Elise Cutter Recognized as Washington State’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
Island Health proudly announces that CEO Elise Cutter has been named Washington State’s 2025 “Community Star.” This honor is awarded…
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Island Health to Salute its Heroes with Annual Veterans Day Celebration
Island Health is putting the final touches on its 5th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025,…
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Great Washington Shakeout Drill Set for October 16, 2026
On Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:16 a.m., Island Health staff will participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill…
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Island Health Soars Again with Fourth Consecutive CMS 5-star Rating
For the fourth consecutive year, Island Health has earned an overall five-star hospital quality rating from the Centers for Medicare…
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Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street Welcomes Angela DeSantis, DO
Island Health is thrilled to welcome Angela DeSantis, DO, to Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street. DeSantis started last…
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Island Health Responds to Upcoming State and Federal Healthcare Funding Reductions
Island Health remains steadfast in its mission to serve our community by ensuring access to high-quality local healthcare. As hospitals…
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Island Primary Care – 24th Street Welcomes Nephrologist Jimmy Thomas, MD, MPH
Island Primary Care – 24th Street is excited to welcome Dr. Jimmy Thomas to the team. Thomas specializes in nephrology,…
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Island Sports & Spine Clinic Welcomes New Provider Simon Shapiro, DO
Dr. Simon Shapiro, DO, joined Island Sports & Spine as a new Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provider, also known as…
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Island Health Honors 2025 CARES All-stars
Island Health hosted its annual Employee Recognition Banquet at the Swinomish Casino last month. This annual event honors staff for…
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Island Surgeons Welcomes Brad Watkins, MD, FACS
Island Surgeons is pleased to welcome Brad Watkins, MD, FACS to its team. Watkins, who most recently was Medical Director…
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Island Health Opens Orthopedics Clinic to Keep Care Close to Home
Island Health is proud to announce the opening of Island Orthopedics, a new clinic focused on full-spectrum orthopedics, from sports-related…
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Dr. Jeffrey Clemons Brings Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery to Island Health
Dr. Jeffrey Clemons, MD, FACOG, joins Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street Clinic in February, bringing with him a…
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Island Health Rooftop Helipad Activated
Island Health announced today a final milestone in the multi-faceted Emergency Services Project—activation of the rooftop helipad. All testing, inspections…
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Pediatrician Dr. Montoya Joins Island Primary Care – M Avenue
Island Health is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Montoya, MD, FAAP, to Island Primary Care – M Avenue.…
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Transition of School Intervention Program to NWESD
The Anacortes School District and Island Health are excited to welcome the Northwest Educational Service District (NWESD) into our partnership…
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Island Health Emergency Department Update
As Island Health’s multi-faceted Emergency Services Project nears completion, the Emergency Department will become a secured unit beginning this week.…
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Island Urology Welcomes Dr. Brock Boehm
Island Health welcomed Dr. Brock Boehm to its Island Urology clinic this week. He comes most recently from Darnall Army…
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Island Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Clinic Welcomes Dr. DiPesa
Island Health welcomes osteopathic physician Christopher DiPesa, DO, to Island Psychiatry & Behavioral Health clinic this month. DiPesa said his…
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Five stars for Island Health, three years running
For the third consecutive year, Island Health has earned an overall five-star hospital quality rating from the Centers for Medicare…
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Island Health honors 2024 CARES All-stars
Island Health hosted its annual Employee Recognition Banquet at the Swinomish Casino last month. This annual event honors staff for…
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Advancing Surgical Care for Anacortes Residents: Federal Grant Awarded to Island Health for Multi-specialty Robot
Island Health is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a federal grant of $2.5 million to advance surgical…
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Waring Joins Island Obstetrics and Gynecology – 24th Street
Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street welcomes new provider Elizabeth Waring, MD, to its clinic. Waring comes to Island…
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Island Health Emergency Department Waiting Room Renovations
The multi-faceted Emergency Services Project at Island Health is progressing, with construction beginning within the Emergency Department (ED) patient waiting…
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Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Receives Distinguished Award
Award acknowledges exceptional success in multiple wound healing benchmarks. Island Health is honored to announce Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric…
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