Wildfire Smoke & COVID-19
Due to wildfire smoke, heat and rising COVID-19 cases, Island Hospital is asking community members to take extra precautions with…
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Additional Support for COVID-19 Testing on Orcas Island
Due to recent COVID-19 community outbreak on Orcas Island and in San Juan County, Island Primary Care – Orcas will…
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July 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for July is Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Patient Safety Companion Jeremy Broyles,…
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Island Hospital Names Jason Hogge, MD Chief Medical Officer
Island Hospital names Jason Hogge, MD, as the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hogge fills the position after a…
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June 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for June is Information Systems Network Engineer Shane Taylor. Shane has led a…
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Island Hospital Purchases Innovative, World-Class Spine Robot
With the support of the Board of Commissioners, Island Hospital purchased the Excelsius GPS®, a state-of-the-art robot that enhances accuracy…
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Island Hospital Acquires Breakthrough Laser System for Urology Patients
Island Hospital is expanding urology services with breakthrough laser technology designed for treating kidney stones and prostate procedures. The Olympus…
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Island Hospital Recognized in Top 100 for Orthopedic Excellence
For the second year in a row, Island Hospital received top honors by Healthgrades, a leading online resource that evaluates…
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Island Hospital hosted Representative Rick Larsen at Island Primary Care – Orcas
Island Hospital hosted Representative Rick Larsen at Island Primary Care – Orcas Thursday for a round table discussion and tour…
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May 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for May is Anacortes Family Medicine and The Walk-In Clinic Medical Assistant, Anthony…
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Island Hospital is pleased to welcome back Pulmonary Rehabilitation to our community
What is pulmonary rehabilitation? Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary exercise and community education program for any qualifying person with lung…
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Island Hospital Receives Two Awards Honoring Employee Wellness
Island Hospital’s Employee Wellness Committee has been awarded the esteemed Golden Apple Award from the Healthy Worksite Summit Planning Committee…
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April 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for April is Patient Access Admissions Specialist II Christina Cisneros. Throughout her eight…
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Island Hospital Announces Pause on J&J Vaccine
Island Hospital has decided to pause the use of the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine following the CDC, FDA and…
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Help Us Honor Island Hospital Doctors! – National Doctors’ Day is March 30
In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, send a kind message to your physician to thank them for all they do…
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March 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for March is Medical Staff Coordinator Liz Wingard. Liz has had a number…
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Island Hospital Announces Dr. Frank James as Medical Director for Primary Care on Orcas Island
Island Hospital announced today that Frank James, MD will serve as Medical Director for the primary care clinic opening April…
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Island Hospital COVID-19 Vaccine Allotments to Increase Next Week
Today Island Hospital (IH) received notification that it would receive 800 Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines next week from…
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Letter to Governor Inslee Regarding Vaccine Allotment
In a letter to Governor Jay Inslee and multiple state officials this week, Island Hospital CEO Charles Hall, MSN, MBA…
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Island Hospital Names Julie Norton Stewart as Chief Financial Officer
Island Hospital welcomes new Chief Financial Officer, Julie Stewart, MBA, effective January 2021. Stewart succeeds Elise Cutter who served as…
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February 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for February is Acute Care Registered Nurse Carie McFarlin, RN, BSN. As a…
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Clinics on 2-hour delay Mon., Feb. 15 due to expected icy road conditions
Island Hospital clinics will be on a two-hour delay (opening at 10 a.m.) tomorrow, Monday, February 15 due to expected…
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January 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for January is Information Systems Applications Analyst JoAnn Fain. As an application analyst,…
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Island Hospital COVID-19 Vaccine Allotments Limited This Week
Today Island Hospital (IH) received only 100 of the 400 doses requested of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the State…
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