Media Coverage

A surge in COVID-19 patients is stretching thin hospital resources from beds to staff and putting local and regional health care systems in a precarious position. “We are on the verge on what they call … Read More

Island Hospital’s medical personnel can now give patients in the intensive care unit access to specialists around-the-clock without having to leave the hospital, according to a press release. Tele-ICU was placed in use Tuesday. Critical … Read More

A surge of COVID-19 cases in Skagit County is putting a strain on area hospitals, and three of four COVID-19 deaths this month occurred within the last two weeks at Island Hospital. “We’re holding very … Read More

This area’s three local hospitals are gearing up to make sure all of their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as the virus case count continues upward. PeaceHealth was the first hospital system with a presence … Read More

ANACORTES — Island Hospital officials are urging residents to take care in avoiding smoke and excessive heat this weekend. With COVID-19 cases rising, the hospital is already seeing more patients, and some of that illness’s … Read More

Skagit County hospitals are struggling to handle a surge in patients in their emergency rooms at the same time that COVID-19 cases are rising.

Jason Hogge, MD, is the new chief medical officer at Island Hospital. His appointment was announced July 20. He succeeds Robert Prins, MD, who retired in August 2020. Island Hospital CEO Charles Hall said in an … Read More

Island Hospital’s Employee Wellness Committee has received two state awards in recognition of its employee health promotion programs. The Zo8 Award was presented by the Washington State Health Care Authority for achievement in building and … Read More

Skagit County is on par with the rest of the nation in vaccinating people against COVID-19, but the cases here have still been climbing as the weather has warmed and phase restrictions have eased. There … Read More

Island Primary Care — Orcas is officially serving patients. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 12 to honor the integration of UW Medicine Orcas Island Clinic and Orcas Family Health Center into one practice. … Read More