Gala to Fund Upgrades to 25 ACU and ICU Inpatient Rooms
The Island Health Foundation Board of Directors is proud to announce the launch of a new Capital Campaign dedicated to enhancing patient care at Island Health. This important initiative will support critical upgrades to the 25 inpatient rooms in the hospital’s Acute Care Unit (ACU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). With a campaign goal of […]
“Good Healthcare is So Important as we Age”
As Max turned a familiar corner, an uneven sidewalk caught his stride. He felt himself falling — palms scraping first, then face striking the concrete. When he lifted his head, he saw them: his two front teeth lying on the ground in front of him. Blood covered his hands and shirt. With nothing but grit […]
Medical Relief Fund Provides Shelter from the Storm
Danah Peace-Laws, who works in Care Management and oversees the Foundation-funded Medical Relief Fund, recently shared one such experience that unfolded on a dark, stormy autumn day. A man had been brought into the Island Health Emergency Department (ED) by EMS after being found on Deception Pass Bridge, ready to end his life. Something deep […]
One slip. One fall. One moment—and everything changed.
After a serious fall left her with a broken pelvis, longtime Anacortes resident Mary, turned to Island Health. I was scared and in so much pain,” she recalled. “But, the moment I arrived at the Island Health Emergency Department, I felt like I was in good hands. The team was calm, compassionate and skilled, and […]
Youth Mental Health Information Night
Together, parents, caregivers, and community members spent the evening exploring essential topics that shape young minds and family relationships, including: ✔ What is psychiatry and who practices it? ✔ Relationships are healing ✔ Shame and guilt ✔ Emotions are everything ✔ The dilemmas of “growing up” vs. “parenting” in the modern age Dr. Ali offered […]
Celebrating the Opening of the New Island Specialty Clinics – The Barto Building
What was once Island Health’s Sleep Center has been transformed into a modern space now home to Island Urology and Island Pulmonology. But this transformation is more than just bricks and mortar—it’s a reflection of the generosity, vision, and care of our community. This important project would not have been possible without the generosity of […]
A Special Delivery: New Lab Courier Vehicle Arrives at Island Health
The lab courier car plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that lab specimens are picked up and delivered quickly, safely, and efficiently across our region. From transporting vital diagnostic samples to keeping routine testing running smoothly, this vehicle helps support timely, high-quality care for our patients. When the lab’s previous courier vehicle began showing […]
Retired Island Health Physician Has A Passion For Emergency Preparedness
Dr. Jay Ham, served as a physician at Island Health for over 30 years. Today, he continues to care for his community as an active participant in our local Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC). This committee is comprised of local and county-wide organizations—including Island Health—which supports the planning and preparedness for Natural Disasters and other events […]
HF Sinclair Supporting Health Beyond Hospital Walls — A $25,000 Gift Fuels Community Paramedicine Program
In July 2021, Island Health, in partnership with the Anacortes Fire Department, launched the Community Paramedicine Program — a unique, proactive approach to addressing the medical and social needs of vulnerable members of our community. This program was created with a dual mission: to improve individual outcomes for high-risk and underserved populations while reducing strain […]
Grateful Patient Quotes
I cannot say enough about the fabulous care I received! From the emergency department all the way to incredible food, my heartfelt thanks to everyone who took care of me! Since there were so many people who deserve to be mentioned, I have decided to simply name three people on this survey: Megan, Lindsay, and […]