Emergency Services Project
July 10, 2023
Emergency Services Project Construction Updates: Island Health will be relocating the helicopter pad to the roof of our Acute Care Unit.
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A New Way to Stay Informed About Your Prescriptions
August 4, 2026
Starting August 10, Island Health is introducing RxInform, a free, secure text service that keeps you informed about your prescriptions.…
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Big News: Island Surgeons is Now Island General Surgery and Gastroenterology
August 4, 2026
We’ve grown, and our new name shows it. We now have two more doctors on our team to make it…
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Don’t Wait for a Reason: Why Now’s the Time to Find Your Primary Care Provider
August 4, 2026
Building a relationship with a primary care provider (PCP) does more than help when you’re sick. It’s like knowing your…
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Patience, trust are keys to success for Anacortes’ retiring community paramedic
Anacortes American, June 3, 2026
Bill would open door for rural Anacortes hospital to recoup Medicare patient costs
Anacortes American, May 27, 2026
Island Health a step closer to ‘critical access’ status after governor signs bill
Anacortes American, March 24, 2026
Hundreds of Santas fill Seafarers Memorial Park for Anacortes Santa Run
Anacortes American, December 9, 2025
Island Health CEO honored by state Office of Rural Health
Anacortes American, November 24, 2025
‘It affects everybody’: Island Health sees looming insurance changes hurting all
Anacortes American, October 8, 2025
Press Releases
Island Health Names Paul Vachek Chief Financial Officer
July 30, 2026
This week, Island Health welcomed Paul Vachek, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Vachek brings more than two decades of…
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Island Health Commissioner Jan Iversen Announces Retirement
July 30, 2026
Island Health announced today that Commissioner Jan Iversen, representing District 2, Commissioner Position 1, will retire from the Board of…
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Island Orthopedics Welcomes Kristen Roberts, PA-C
July 27, 2026
Island Health is pleased to welcome Kristen Roberts, PA-C, to Island Orthopedics. A Washington native, Roberts brings more than eight…
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In the event of crisis, clear and timely communication is essential. At Island Health our priority is the safety and well-being of our patients, staff and community. Our Emergency Communications page is dedicated to providing accurate and up-to-date information during emergencies and significant events.