Island Health Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic. Island Health received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from…
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Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Receives Patient Satisfaction Award
Biannual award acknowledges exceptional success in satisfaction benchmarks. Anacortes, WA -– Island Health is pleased to announce Island Wound Care…
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Island Primary Care – Orcas welcomes new family medicine provider
Jennifer Simpson-Manske, MD, joins the Island Primary Care – Orcas Clinic as a full-time family medicine provider for island patients.…
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Needham brings decades of leadership and executive-level experience to Island Health
Tammy Needham, MSN, BSN, BAOM, RN joined Island Health’s Senior Leadership Team as its new Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) this…
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Dr. Burrus Joins Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
Perry Burrus III, MD, FACS, joined Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at the end of October bringing 28 years…
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Island Sports & Spine Clinic Increases Access to Care with New Provider
Jeffrey Krause, MD joined Island Sports & Spine Clinic this week, increasing access to care for patients looking for non-surgical,…
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New provider brings diverse experience to Island Primary Care – 24th Street clinic
Island Health welcomes Ali Salari, DO to its Island Primary Care – 24th Street clinic this week. Salari has been…
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Island Primary Care – Orcas welcomes pediatrician, Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH
Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH returns to Orcas Island to join Island Primary Care – Orcas after practicing for the past…
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Sara Weeks, DO Joins Family Medicine Team at Island Primary Care – 24th Street
Sara Weeks, DO joined Island Primary Care – 24th Street this week as a new family medicine provider. Weeks earned…
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Jacobus joins Island Surgeons, offering diverse surgical background
Monica Jacobus, MD joined Island Surgeons this week, expanding access to surgical care in the region. Jacobus earned her medical…
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Island Health Receives 5-Star Honors from CMS
Island Health has earned an overall five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—the highest distinction awarded by the federal agency.
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Island Health Employee of the Year and Management Leadership awardees receive recognition
Island Health proudly announced the 2021 recipients of the Employee of the Year and Management Leadership awards at its annual…
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Island Sleep Wellness Center Welcomes Eastman
JoAnn Eastman, DNP, FNP BC has joined Island Sleep Wellness Center as a provider. Eastman, who has been at Island…
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Island Primary Care – Orcas Welcomes Dr. Wilson from Lopez
ANACORTES, Washington — This month, Robert Wilson, MD, joins Island Primary Care – Orcas from his current position as Chief…
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Island Health Encourages Youth Heart Screenings in Collaborative Community Event
In collaboration with Island Health and the Island Hospital Foundation as well as local paramedics, Anacortes High School will host…
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Island Primary Care – M Avenue Welcomes Pediatrician Valerie Horn, DO
Island Primary Care – M Avenue welcomes Pediatrician Valerie Horn, DO. Horn earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from…
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Island Hospital Board of Commissioners Appoint Elise Cutter Superintendent and CEO
Today, Island Hospital Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Elise Cutter, MBA as the new Superintendent and Chief Executive…
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December 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for December is Emergency Department Charge Nurse Kate Scherer, BSN, RN. Kate is…
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November 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for November is Informatics Specialist Eva Hardesty, MSN, RN, BC. As an informatics…
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Employee of the Year (2020)
The Island Hospital Employee of the Year for 2020 is Registered Nurse Clarisa Shook, BSN! As an Intensive Care Unit…
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Island Hospital Board of Commissioners Announced the Resignation of Charles Hall
Today, Island Hospital Board of Commissioners announced the resignation of Charles Hall, Superintendent and CEO of Island Hospital, effective December…
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September 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for September is Labor and Delivery Nurse Kathy Wallingford Lee, BSN. As a…
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Melody a strong addition to Fidalgo Medical Associates’ Women’s Health team
Lisa Melody, PA-C, joined Fidalgo Medical Associates this month as part of the Women’s Health team. Melody earned her Master…
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October 2021 – Employee of the Month
The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for October is Marketing Generalist/Community Education Coordinator/Interim Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Lambert. Rachel’s contributions…
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