News Releases

Island Hospital Works Toward 100% Vaccinated Workforce

09/14/2021

In response to recent State and Federal vaccination mandates for healthcare workers, Island Hospital’s leadership team announced a goal of achieving a 100% vaccinated workforce. While the overwhelming majority of employed staff and privileged providers … Read More

Community Briefing on COVID-19 (Sept. 9, 2021)

09/10/2021

Island Hospital’s senior leadership share insights on the state of COVID-19 in our region including, case counts, hospitalizations, vaccines, testing and the Delta variant. Watch now!

Island Hospital Kicks Off the Tele-ICU Program

08/23/2021

This week Island Hospital is launching a new tele-ICU program that provides around-the-clock support for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). In addition to receiving exceptional bedside care, the tele-ICU program adds an extra … Read More

Wildfire Smoke & COVID-19

08/13/2021

Due to wildfire smoke, heat and rising COVID-19 cases, Island Hospital is asking community members to take extra precautions with their health this weekend. Per the CDC, wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, … Read More

Additional Support for COVID-19 Testing on Orcas Island

08/06/2021

Due to recent COVID-19 community outbreak on Orcas Island and in San Juan County, Island Primary Care – Orcas will expand testing for COVID-19. Testing takes place by appointment only at the Clinic on Monday, … Read More

July 2021 – Employee of the Month

07/29/2021

The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for July is Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Safety Companion Jeremy Broyles, CNA in the Emergency Department. Patients are often scared and anxious when they arrive in … Read More

Island Hospital Names Jason Hogge, MD Chief Medical Officer

07/20/2021

Island Hospital names Jason Hogge, MD, as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hogge fills the position after a competitive selection process. Robert Prins, MD, last served as Island Hospital’s CMO and retired in … Read More

June 2021 – Employee of the Month

07/09/2021

The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for June is Information Systems Network Engineer Shane Taylor. Shane has led a number of important and expansive projects at Island Hospital recently, including the Unified Communication System … Read More

Island Hospital Purchases Innovative, World-Class Spine Robot

06/17/2021

With the support of the Board of Commissioners, Island Hospital purchased the Excelsius GPS®, a state-of-the-art robot that enhances accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries. The Excelsius GPS® combines robotic and intraoperative navigation technology into … Read More

Island Hospital Acquires Breakthrough Laser System for Urology Patients

06/10/2021

Island Hospital is expanding urology services with breakthrough laser technology designed for treating kidney stones and prostate procedures. The Olympus SOLTIVE™ SuperPulsed Laser System enables physicians to deliver quicker and more efficient stone removal, which … Read More

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