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Letter to Editor | A post-election apology

By Community|2026-11-05T13:06:37-08:00November 5th, 2026|1 Comment

What is future of assisted living on Orcas Island?

By Community|2026-11-04T19:37:46-08:00November 5th, 2026|0 Comments

News Brief | About that election stress and how to manage it

By News Source|2026-11-01T11:27:33-08:00November 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Dr. Simpson-Manske opens new mobile medicine practice

By Community|2026-11-01T11:09:23-08:00November 1st, 2026|0 Comments

Mercy Flights | Neighbors helping neighbors take flight

By Community|2026-10-26T12:19:31-07:00October 26th, 2026|Comments Off

LWVSJ Observer Corps | San Juan County Board of Health Oct 21, 2026

By Community|2026-10-24T13:55:55-07:00October 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen, Dexter introduce bill to stop Trump admin from rolling back veterans’ benefits

By Community|2026-10-24T13:34:48-07:00October 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Help our community thrive. Volunteer at the Food Bank

By Community|2026-10-24T12:07:42-07:00October 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Neighbor to neighbor shelter seeking community volunteers

By Community|2026-10-24T10:36:01-07:00October 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Help Rotary and Its PolioPlus partners deliver more than vaccines

By Community|2026-10-23T12:10:30-07:00October 23rd, 2026|Comments Off

Update on Orcas School drinking water

By Community|2026-10-21T13:10:05-07:00October 21st, 2026|Comments Off

EWUA Board Meeting | Public utility petition, Clark Well costs, Board election

By Community|2026-10-20T22:27:54-07:00October 21st, 2026|1 Comment

Larsen, colleagues succeed in delaying new CBP rule harming access to lower-cost medications

By News Source|2026-10-20T09:33:33-07:00October 20th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District to hold special board meeting on Monday

By Community|2026-10-17T22:15:01-07:00October 18th, 2026|Comments Off

Introducing mobile integrated healthcare on Orcas

By Community|2026-10-16T10:29:35-07:00October 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Calling all community members: Neighbor to neighbor shelter needs you

By Community|2026-10-15T14:10:54-07:00October 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Advance care planning workshop at Senior Center

By Community|2026-10-15T10:42:37-07:00October 15th, 2026|Comments Off

Learn about mobile integrated health program on Orcas

By Community|2026-10-10T12:47:21-07:00October 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Interactive food system plan now live on San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild website

By Community|2026-10-09T13:19:51-07:00October 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Neighbor to neighbor shelter volunteer meeting

By Community|2026-10-09T12:44:32-07:00October 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Medicare open enrollment | Review your coverage for 2027

By Community|2026-10-09T12:37:18-07:00October 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Public Statement | Access & overall clinic care at Island Primary Care – Orcas

By Community|2026-10-08T16:11:41-07:00October 8th, 2026|1 Comment

Free immunization clinics for children to protect against influenza and COVID

By Community|2026-10-01T13:44:31-07:00October 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Learn to fly in 2027

By Community|2026-10-01T13:12:44-07:00October 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Take charge of your health at upcoming Senior Center screening

By Community|2026-10-01T12:25:16-07:00October 1st, 2026|Comments Off

All San Juan County beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvesting

By Community|2026-10-01T12:18:36-07:00October 1st, 2026|Comments Off

Ingman on San Juan County healthcare access

By Community|2026-09-26T09:21:24-07:00September 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Food Bank announces new interim Executive Director

By Community|2026-09-22T12:30:01-07:00September 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care Board to meet Sept. 23

By Community|2026-09-22T10:57:10-07:00September 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

New clinic providers meet & greet September 22, 2026

By Community|2026-09-21T12:11:43-07:00September 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Yoga & Ukulele Thursday mornings at Orcas Center

By Community|2026-09-20T14:33:25-07:00September 20th, 2026|Comments Off

The Clinic and Beyond | How OIHCD supports care across Orcas Island

By Community|2026-09-17T12:27:02-07:00September 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Ongoing San Juan County search for next local health officer

By Community|2026-09-16T12:29:31-07:00September 16th, 2026|Comments Off

Meeting tonight | EWUA’s recurring governance problem

By Community|2026-09-16T12:19:43-07:00September 15th, 2026|1 Comment

OIHCD thanks Island Health CEO as leadership transition is announced

By Community|2026-09-14T12:04:27-07:00September 14th, 2026|Comments Off

At Senior Center | Getting ready for Medicare

By Community|2026-09-09T10:37:14-07:00September 9th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan Islands residents brave ferry lines, medevacs to get to the doctor

By Community|2026-09-07T12:55:53-07:00September 7th, 2026|Comments Off

Skip the ferry. Get your mammogram right here on Orcas

By Community|2026-09-04T10:10:46-07:00September 4th, 2026|Comments Off

Town Hall meeting with Orcas Healthcare Advocates

By Community|2026-09-03T13:21:31-07:00September 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Survey Results | Assessment for dementia friendly needs on Orcas

By Community|2026-08-31T12:30:53-07:00August 31st, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen urges Supreme Court to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination

By News Source|2026-08-30T12:21:30-07:00August 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District to hold special board meeting on Monday

By Community|2026-08-29T12:07:39-07:00August 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Bill Gates | The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical

By News Source|2026-09-01T10:03:07-07:00August 29th, 2026|1 Comment

Know Naloxone training event coming to Orcas Fire

By Community|2026-08-27T12:48:06-07:00August 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Yogalele returns to Madrona Room

By Community|2026-08-26T09:38:37-07:00August 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Larsen | Guaranteed care, no matter your zip code

By Community|2026-08-26T09:29:08-07:00August 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Library seeks input from caregivers, seniors with disabilities

By Community|2026-08-25T09:51:04-07:00August 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Clinic new providers meet & greet September 22, 2026

By Community|2026-08-25T09:43:14-07:00August 24th, 2026|2 Comments

POSTPONED | August 26 Clinic expansion town hall

By Community|2026-08-20T21:42:22-07:00August 21st, 2026|Comments Off

News Brief | Saving old trees might save lives

By News Source|2026-08-19T12:34:32-07:00August 19th, 2026|Comments Off

Understanding Alzheimer’s | A conversation with Dr. Robert Rubey

By Community|2026-08-19T12:13:18-07:00August 19th, 2026|Comments Off

NWCAA adds air quality monitor in Friday Harbor

By News Source|2026-08-14T14:05:26-07:00August 14th, 2026|3 Comments

Dr. Triplett to hold free tooth extraction clinic

By Community|2026-08-13T12:39:45-07:00August 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Basic hygiene items make a difference for Orcas families

By Community|2026-08-12T13:09:36-07:00August 12th, 2026|Comments Off

UPDATED | At Odd Fellows | An evening with educator and author Jackson Katz, Ph.D.

By Community|2026-08-11T18:44:01-07:00August 11th, 2026|3 Comments

OIHCD’s 2026 Strategic Planning Process | Charting the District’s vision

By Community|2026-08-11T14:14:37-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County Board of Health calls for restoration of public health funding

By Community|2026-08-11T10:25:43-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off

San Juan County begins search for next local health officer

By Community|2026-08-10T12:37:18-07:00August 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Compass Health to purchase county building in Friday Harbor, continuing long-term services locally

By News Source|2026-08-10T11:15:19-07:00August 10th, 2026|Comments Off

Working together to feed our island communities

By Community|2026-08-08T18:54:54-07:00August 8th, 2026|Comments Off

These preventive services are free under Medicare

By Community|2026-08-06T12:40:46-07:00August 6th, 2026|Comments Off

Yogalele-curious? There’s no better time to try it out

By Community|2026-08-04T14:30:10-07:00August 4th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Ingman has vision, leadership skills

By Community|2026-07-28T10:44:43-07:00July 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Steps looking for provider to serve, support SJ families

By News Source|2026-07-28T10:30:38-07:00July 28th, 2026|Comments Off

Get immunized before the school year with your local public health department

By Community|2026-07-27T12:07:55-07:00July 27th, 2026|Comments Off

Urgent | Final chance to donate blood this summer on San Juan & Orcas

By News Source|2026-07-24T10:30:44-07:00July 24th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District meeting will share progress on clinic expansion

By Community|2026-07-22T11:35:47-07:00July 22nd, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District meeting tomorrow

By Community|2026-07-21T12:27:18-07:00July 21st, 2026|Comments Off

Welcome to Orcas Island Health Care District monthly newsletter

By Community|2026-07-13T16:01:33-07:00July 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Ready for Medicare?

By Community|2026-07-13T15:21:18-07:00July 13th, 2026|Comments Off

Want to sign this petition to end public fireworks on Orcas Island?

By Community|2026-07-17T13:17:58-07:00July 10th, 2026|6 Comments

New to Medicare? Here’s what you need to know

By Community|2026-07-09T12:23:35-07:00July 9th, 2026|Comments Off

Get immunized this summer with your local public health department

By Community|2026-06-29T15:12:45-07:00June 29th, 2026|Comments Off

Island Health issues community statement on physician transition

By Community|2026-06-25T13:34:23-07:00June 25th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Health Care District board to meet tomorrow

By Community|2026-06-23T14:58:29-07:00June 23rd, 2026|1 Comment

Request for written public comment for Orcas Island Health Care District meeting

By Community|2026-06-17T16:22:31-07:00June 17th, 2026|1 Comment

Tuesday’s EWUA board meeting is a ‘must attend’

By Community|2026-06-13T14:37:53-07:00June 13th, 2026|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Bring back our family physician

By Community|2026-06-09T12:43:31-07:00June 9th, 2026|2 Comments

UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world’s electricity and more water than we need to drink

By News Source|2026-06-06T10:11:39-07:00June 6th, 2026|Comments Off

SJC Health & Community Services announces staffing reduction due to state grant funding cut

By Community|2026-06-05T12:36:13-07:00June 5th, 2026|Comments Off

What should you do if you’re offered free medical services?

By Community|2026-06-03T14:31:58-07:00June 3rd, 2026|1 Comment

Another EWUA operator resigns

By Community|2026-06-03T14:18:12-07:00June 3rd, 2026|11 Comments

Get help paying for Medicare

By Community|2026-06-03T12:37:11-07:00June 3rd, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District communication regarding clinic provider transition

By Community|2026-05-31T10:39:10-07:00May 31st, 2026|6 Comments

Letter to Editor | Why?

By Community|2026-05-30T08:14:43-07:00May 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | I’ve lost my doctor on Orcas

By Community|2026-05-29T12:59:33-07:00May 29th, 2026|20 Comments

Blood donations needed, especially on Orcas

By News Source|2026-05-26T15:29:47-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Care District board to meet on Wednesday

By Community|2026-05-26T13:13:26-07:00May 26th, 2026|Comments Off

Start your Thursdays right with energizing and relaxing Yogalele

By Community|2026-05-25T14:33:09-07:00May 25th, 2026|Comments Off

EWUA members call for third-party review amid workplace, leadership concerns

By Community|2026-05-22T14:22:10-07:00May 22nd, 2026|5 Comments

Public Health Hot Topic | Hantavirus

By Community|2026-05-14T15:17:07-07:00May 14th, 2026|4 Comments

WA Legislators introduce bipartisan bill to expand funding for local drug task forces to combat opioids

By News Source|2026-05-14T13:45:13-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

On tap at Senior Center | Climbing beyond the summit

By Community|2026-05-14T12:08:52-07:00May 14th, 2026|Comments Off

Orcas Island Health Care District sponsoring Orcas Island Caregiver Project

By Community|2026-05-12T12:01:22-07:00May 12th, 2026|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | A compelling reason to learn CPR

By Community|2026-05-07T13:34:12-07:00May 7th, 2026|2 Comments

Larsen defends reproductive health care

By News Source|2026-05-07T11:36:03-07:00May 7th, 2026|Comments Off

I spent eight years as Orcas Island’s hospice nurse; here is what I saw

By Community|2026-05-06T11:38:06-07:00May 6th, 2026|3 Comments

Protect Your Flock | Tips to prevent avian influenza exposure

By Community|2026-05-04T09:19:51-07:00May 4th, 2026|Comments Off

WE-Bike rebate program | You may qualify for help purchasing a NEW E Bike!

By Community|2026-04-30T16:08:57-07:00April 30th, 2026|Comments Off

Health Dept. confirms all SJC shellfish growing areas meet public health water quality standards

By Community|2026-04-29T12:47:47-07:00April 29th, 2026|Comments Off