Anacortes community paramedic program finding success
GoAnacortes, November 1, 2021
ANACORTES — An Anacortes man has a new wheelchair ramp at his home thanks to a new Anacortes Fire Department…
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Vaccine mandate results in staff changes for Anacortes hospital, school distsrict
GoAnacortes, October 22, 2021
Island Hospital has parted ways with 23 staff members over the governor’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, and the Anacortes School District…
Read moreSkagit County health care providers feel effects of mandate
GoSkagit, October 22, 2021
Skagit County’s three hospitals expect to lay off a combined 35 workers for their failure to comply with a state…
Read moreHospital CEO: COVID-19 still a risk to community
GoAnacortes, October 6, 2021
COVID-19 numbers aren’t climbing quickly right now, but they aren’t going down either, Island Hospital CEO Charles Hall said Monday.…
Read morePressure mounts as COVID-19 spreads in Skagit County
GoAnacortes, September 30, 2021
COVID-19 continues to inflict pain and death in Skagit County. As of Monday, Skagit recorded its third-highest number of cases…
Read moreRecord number of COVID-19 patients puts strain on hospitals throughout the region
GoSkagit, September 13, 2021
A surge in COVID-19 patients is stretching thin hospital resources from beds to staff and putting local and regional health…
Read moreProgram at Island Hospital gives ICU personnel access to specialists 24/7
GoAnacortes, August 25, 2021
Island Hospital’s medical personnel can now give patients in the intensive care unit access to specialists around-the-clock without having to…
Read moreHall: ‘Darkest days’ of COVID-19 in Skagit County
GoAnacortes, August 25, 2021
A surge of COVID-19 cases in Skagit County is putting a strain on area hospitals, and three of four COVID-19…
Read moreArea hospitals preparing to vaccinate all staff
GoSkagit, August 13, 2021
This area’s three local hospitals are gearing up to make sure all of their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as…
Read moreResidents urged to stay safe in smoky, hot conditions
GoSkagit, August 13, 2021
ANACORTES — Island Hospital officials are urging residents to take care in avoiding smoke and excessive heat this weekend. With…
Read moreEmergency rooms in Skagit County see surge in demand
GoSkagit, August 2, 2021
Skagit County hospitals are struggling to handle a surge in patients in their emergency rooms at the same time that…
Read moreHogge steps into chief medical officer role at Island Hospital
GoAnacortes, July 29, 2021
Jason Hogge, MD, is the new chief medical officer at Island Hospital. His appointment was announced July 20. He succeeds Robert…
Read moreIsland Hospital receives two awards for employee wellness
GoAnacortes, May 12, 2021
Island Hospital’s Employee Wellness Committee has received two state awards in recognition of its employee health promotion programs. The Zo8…
Read moreSkagit residents urged to take precautions as COVID-19 cases rise
GoAnacortes, April 21, 2021
Skagit County is on par with the rest of the nation in vaccinating people against COVID-19, but the cases here…
Read moreConsolidated health clinic for Orcas Island is up and running
The Islands' Sounders, April 20, 2021
Island Primary Care — Orcas is officially serving patients. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 12 to honor the…
Read morePause of Johnson & Johnson doses leaves two COVID-19 vaccines
GoAnacortes, April 14, 2021
Just as demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is about to increase, supply is taking a hit. Two days before vaccine…
Read moreIsland Hospital now providing care on Orcas Island
GoAnacortes, April 7, 2021
Island Hospital took over operation of a clinic on Orcas Island last week and took in its first patients Monday,…
Read moreWashington vaccine eligibility opens up to millions
GoAnacortes, March 31, 2021
About 2 million more Washingtonians will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine today as health officials warn of a potential…
Read moreIsland Hospital welcomes record number of babies
Goanacortes, March 31, 2021
Island Hospital saw a record number of babies delivered in 2020, with 485 babies were delivered, 60 more than 2019.…
Read moreIsland Hospital receives more vaccine doses; county soon moves to Phase 3
GoAnacortes, March 17, 2021
Island Hospital received 800 doses of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for the second week in a row,…
Read moreOne year later: COVID-19 fears give way to hope
GoAnacortes, March 10, 2021
One year after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Skagit County, prompting safety measures never before seen, vaccines…
Read moreIsland Hospital expecting 800 COVID-19 vaccine doses
GoSkagit, March 5, 2021
Island Hospital in Anacortes is expecting 800 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine next week after four consecutive…
Read moreLack of vaccine allotment frustrates Island Hospital
GoAnacortes, March 3, 2021
Island Hospital was denied any first doses of vaccine for the fourth week in a row, even as Skagit County…
Read moreIsland Hospital launching consolidated clinic in April
The Islands' Sounder, February 25, 2021
It’s an idea that’s been discussed for decades: one consolidated medical clinic for Orcas Island. Now, under the leadership of…
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