After a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a change in staffing, the Samish Indian Nation’s annual Health and Wellness Fair ret…
Grocery shopping has increasingly become more expensive over the past few years.
Island Health continues to earn high marks from the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) by earning a third straight five-star rati…
As the new school year approaches, it is important to prioritize your child’s health to ensure a healthy and successful year.
Following continuous efforts to increase the number of services offered and to recruit providers as part of a larger strategy to increase reve…
Clara Jeong used to sketch out her thoughts to her classmates to communicate with her second-grade classmates at Mount Erie Elementary. As a r…
If you struggle with a chronic disease, changes to your diet can be highly beneficial in managing symptoms and often reduce the reliance on me…
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A new chapter of Samish history unfolded on May 17 with a ribbon cutting commemorating the completion of the Samish Indian Nation’s Xwch’ángte…
Island Health CEO Elise Cutter joined her professional counterparts with the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) for a media call las…
Island Health is committed to helping our community breathe easier! With the addition of pulmonology services last year, Island Health is impr…
To raise funds for Island Health’s pulmonology and community programs, the Island Health Foundation is hosting their 21st annual Gala of Hope …
With the Washington state legislature’s 2024 session coming to a close in March, the Anacortes American reached out to state and local leaders…
Island Health saw a $2 million loss during the month of February due to lower patient volumes and a shorter month, according to Island Health …
American Legion Post 91, based out of Burlington, will be hosting a "Veterans Stand Down" over two days to bring a variety of services, and ev…
Legislators from districts across the state were busy during this year’s Washington State Legislative Session, collectively introducing nearly…
The Anacortes Senior Activity Center hosted 149 ticket holders on March 27 as part of the “March for Meals” fundraiser.
Men who suffer from an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) have a new robotic treatment option using the power of water. I…
Island Health has announced the receipt of a $2.5 million federal grant toward surgical services, which includes funding toward a surgical rob…
The multi-faceted Emergency Services Project at Island Health is progressing, with construction beginning within the Emergency Department (ED)…
March is colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness month! Did you know that CRC is the third most common cancer in the United States, and it’s estimat…
Island Health’s commission received an update on the hospital district’s finances and 2024 priorities, passed two resolutions and approved CEO…
Island Health has announced their receipt of RestorixHealth's 2023 Distinguished Center of Excellence Award, according to a news release.
Before Rickey Riddle had turned nine years old, he tasted alcohol for the first time.
Wally Garland is no stranger to helping others. As a Vietnam-era military veteran and Island Health employee, Garland is often there to help h…
Island Health’s Board of Commissioners continued their business into the new year at their Jan. 25 regular board meeting, but not before takin…
Island Health’s regular board meeting on Dec. 21 featured a November finance update, review of the organization’s 2023 goals year to date and …
Island Health’s remodeled Main Hospital Entrance lobby off 24th Street will reopen Monday, Dec. 18. This is the first completed phase of the m…
Island Health has reported the first phase of their multi-faceted Emergency Services Project at the hospital will conclude next month with the…