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PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical nationally recognized with an ‘A’ for Fall 2021 Leapfrog hospital safety grade

By News Source|2021-11-12T15:56:52-08:00November 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Local, on-island COVID vaccine appointments filling quickly

By Community|2021-11-12T16:34:34-08:00November 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital kicks off “thankful for you” campaign with retention bonuses

By Community|2021-11-12T20:11:42-08:00November 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly case count update shows no new Orcas cases

By Community|2021-11-12T13:42:42-08:00November 12th, 2021|2 Comments

Significant milestone: 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered across Washington

By Community|2021-11-09T12:52:14-08:00November 10th, 2021|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Peace Island holding vaccine booster clinics

By Community|2021-11-09T13:20:54-08:00November 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Getting ready to join Medicare? These folks will get you set-up

By Community|2021-11-08T16:28:27-08:00November 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Pediatric vaccination appointments now available for ages 5-11

By Community|2021-11-07T15:12:10-08:00November 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming Island Hospital classes

By Community|2021-11-04T14:26:27-07:00November 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Updated (corrected?) COVID report from the County

By Community|2021-11-08T21:49:23-08:00November 7th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID update from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-11-05T13:34:37-07:00November 5th, 2021|Comments Off

New local case count indicates we are not done with this COVID thing BUT SEE UPDATED REPORT

By Community|2021-11-07T13:43:13-08:00November 5th, 2021|Comments Off

COVID-19 infections among children and youth slowing after months of steady growth

By News Source|2021-11-04T14:20:45-07:00November 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Pediatric vaccination appointments are now available for ages 5-11

By Community|2021-11-03T15:56:06-07:00November 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and Updates

By News Source|2021-11-03T11:53:22-07:00November 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee statement on vaccine approval for 5-to 11-year-olds

By News Source|2021-11-03T11:46:47-07:00November 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Nobel prize-winning Ivermectin | A godsend for human health but ineffective and dangerous against Covid-19

By Community|2021-11-06T12:20:17-07:00November 2nd, 2021|19 Comments

WSU Extension to sponsor introduction to value-added food product development

By Community|2021-10-30T12:33:08-07:00November 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Washington State Ferries finds Legionella bacteria in water systems on vessels

By News Source|2021-11-01T12:21:23-07:00October 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Jump start your mind/body in these upcoming Qigong Zoom sessions

By Community|2021-10-31T22:10:16-07:00October 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Medicare scam is having a ‘resurgence.’ Here’s what to look for…

By Community|2021-10-29T13:58:39-07:00October 31st, 2021|Comments Off

New Island Hospital classes coming up this week

By Community|2021-10-28T14:45:25-07:00October 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Latest report on COVID-19 outbreaks in schools

By Community|2021-10-29T14:24:00-07:00October 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Whidbey SAR conducts two MEDEVACs from Lopez Island

By News Source|2021-10-29T13:19:35-07:00October 30th, 2021|1 Comment

Weekly case update | Once again, Orcas in the lead on COVID case count

By Community|2021-10-29T16:52:37-07:00October 30th, 2021|5 Comments

Don’t miss this presentation by Island Air Ambulance at Senior Center

By Community|2021-10-29T13:18:15-07:00October 29th, 2021|Comments Off

New FAQ on Moderna and J&J booster doses, pediatric doses, and more…

By Community|2021-10-29T11:55:09-07:00October 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID update from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-10-27T13:16:12-07:00October 27th, 2021|Comments Off

School District refines COVID testing policies, aims to keep students in school

By Community|2021-10-26T22:01:13-07:00October 27th, 2021|3 Comments

This week’s classes from Island Hospital

By Community|2021-10-22T15:59:12-07:00October 24th, 2021|Comments Off

High levels of hospital occupancy likely to continue through fall 2021

By News Source|2021-10-22T11:26:04-07:00October 24th, 2021|Comments Off

New caregiver brings collaboration and integrative medicine to Orcas Clinic

By News Source|2021-10-22T16:11:50-07:00October 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Newest statewide COVID numbers

By News Source|2021-10-22T11:11:04-07:00October 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

A dozen new COVID cases in SJC this week

By Community|2021-10-22T11:07:43-07:00October 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Health District to hold public hearing on FY’22 budget, levy

By Community|2021-10-21T15:25:47-07:00October 21st, 2021|2 Comments

Orcas islander reaches out to share his cancer journey, help others

By Community|2021-10-21T15:02:14-07:00October 21st, 2021|3 Comments

Dementia friendly Washington conference inspires Orcas Senior Center

By Community|2021-10-20T13:53:34-07:00October 20th, 2021|2 Comments

Newest numbers from State Health Department

By News Source|2021-10-20T10:31:18-07:00October 20th, 2021|Comments Off

State Health Dept urging us all to get flu vaccine this year

By Community|2021-10-18T14:54:18-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Health District meeting tomorrow via ZOOM

By Community|2021-10-18T14:51:09-07:00October 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital class offerings for upcoming week

By Community|2021-10-16T22:21:13-07:00October 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Medicare open enrollment is here; be prepared

By Community|2021-10-18T12:54:38-07:00October 17th, 2021|1 Comment

This week’s numbers: Lopez 0, San Juan 4, Orcas 16. This is not a sports score

By Community|2021-10-15T13:17:57-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Do you need a vaccine booster? Yes and no

By Community|2021-10-15T13:16:59-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas School District identifies 11 COVID positive students

By Community|2021-10-15T12:46:47-07:00October 15th, 2021|1 Comment

This week’s COVID-19 statewide response update

By News Source|2021-10-15T12:40:01-07:00October 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Meet your local Alpha Home Health & Hospice team

By Community|2021-10-14T10:38:47-07:00October 14th, 2021|2 Comments

It’s time to get ready for Medicare’s annual open enrollment

By Community|2021-10-13T13:34:07-07:00October 13th, 2021|Comments Off

State Health Department’s newest COVID numbers

By News Source|2021-10-12T20:42:13-07:00October 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Eligible for Pfizer booster vaccination? Register for next week’s clinics

By Community|2021-10-12T16:45:26-07:00October 12th, 2021|1 Comment

State Health Dept. releases VACCS report as a guide for future collaboration, highlighting milestones

By News Source|2021-10-11T11:04:12-07:00October 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Mark Donovan brings diverse skillset to Island Surgeons

By Community|2021-10-09T15:00:34-07:00October 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital classes: Childbirth education, end-of-life paperwork

By Community|2021-10-09T15:11:56-07:00October 10th, 2021|Comments Off

SJC COVID case count up by three this week

By Community|2021-10-08T10:26:28-07:00October 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Current COVID case counts for the state

By News Source|2021-10-08T10:36:21-07:00October 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Newest COVID updates from State

By News Source|2021-10-06T10:27:45-07:00October 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Don’t forget your flu vaccine. Schedule an appointment in upcoming clinics

By Community|2021-10-06T09:56:46-07:00October 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Time to review your Medicare plans in forthcoming sessions

By Community|2021-10-05T14:25:23-07:00October 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Statement from the Washington State Department of Health

By News Source|2021-10-05T11:58:49-07:00October 5th, 2021|Comments Off

New research indicates COVID variants have higher infection rates than non-variant SARS-CoV-2

By News Source|2021-10-04T12:42:33-07:00October 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital offers upcoming classes

By Community|2021-10-01T14:58:10-07:00October 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Coronavirus case count shows nine new cases in San Juan county

By Community|2021-10-01T14:58:11-07:00October 1st, 2021|2 Comments

Statewide COVID-19 response updates

By News Source|2021-10-01T14:58:12-07:00October 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Qigong returns in weekly 15-minute Zoom workouts with Joan Roulac

By Community|2021-10-01T14:58:17-07:00September 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Not fully vaccinated? Perfect opportunity coming up

By Community|2021-10-01T14:58:17-07:00September 29th, 2021|2 Comments

Latest state update on COVID data

By News Source|2021-10-01T14:58:19-07:00September 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Sheriff Krebs: No shirt, no shoes, no service also includes ‘no mask’

By Community|2021-09-28T15:15:21-07:00September 28th, 2021|1 Comment

Upcoming classes from Island Hospital

By Community|2021-09-25T17:33:20-07:00September 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #55 | FAQ on COVID booster doses

By Community|2021-09-25T16:02:26-07:00September 25th, 2021|1 Comment

Medicare recipients will receive vaccine boosters at no cost

By Community|2021-09-24T14:42:21-07:00September 25th, 2021|Comments Off

New week, new COVID case count in San Juan County

By Community|2021-09-26T21:23:28-07:00September 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID updates from the State

By News Source|2021-09-24T11:07:11-07:00September 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | Mammogram van a success

By Community|2021-09-23T14:43:49-07:00September 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Case rate shows high case count, hospital admissions, increasing deaths

By News Source|2021-09-23T14:27:39-07:00September 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Request for federal resources to support hospital surge efforts in Washington

By News Source|2021-09-22T13:13:31-07:00September 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Primary Care-Orcas has important updates for our community

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-21T17:22:33-07:00September 22nd, 2021|4 Comments

Inslee letter requests medical staffing resources from the feds

By News Source|2021-09-20T12:14:17-07:00September 20th, 2021|2 Comments

Recap of recent statewide COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2021-09-17T10:27:11-07:00September 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s this week’s COVID case count for the county

By Community|2021-09-17T10:09:43-07:00September 17th, 2021|3 Comments

PeaceHealth needs our help because we need PeaceHealth’s help

By Community|2021-09-15T14:18:50-07:00September 16th, 2021|Comments Off

It’s time to reinvigorate Senior Center’s Hearts and Hands program

By Community|2021-09-15T13:55:34-07:00September 16th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide COVID-19 updates

By News Source|2021-09-15T11:56:06-07:00September 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Long-time island doctor looks ahead to retirement, exploration of the world

By Lin McNulty|2021-09-14T14:58:53-07:00September 14th, 2021|7 Comments

Island Hospital works toward 100% vaccinated workforce

By Community|2021-09-14T13:00:23-07:00September 14th, 2021|Comments Off

State has behavioral health resources available for back to school

By News Source|2021-09-13T12:33:45-07:00September 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Dental Van coming back to the Islands

By Community|2021-09-13T11:43:25-07:00September 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming classes at Island Hospital: Memory improvement, pregnancy nutrition

By Community|2021-09-10T13:31:23-07:00September 12th, 2021|Comments Off

COVID case count currently climbing across San Juan County

By Community|2021-09-10T10:14:46-07:00September 10th, 2021|7 Comments

Inslee announces mask requirement for large outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 wave persists

By News Source|2021-09-09T15:10:27-07:00September 9th, 2021|Comments Off

State Health: Statement on hospital capacity, crisis standards of care

By News Source|2021-09-08T13:14:02-07:00September 8th, 2021|1 Comment

Latest COVID numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-09-08T13:15:12-07:00September 8th, 2021|Comments Off

SHIBA volunteers at the ready to welcome you to Medicare with online presentation

By Community|2021-09-07T12:40:13-07:00September 7th, 2021|Comments Off

It’s not just COVID that necessitates paying attention to safety tips this weekend

By News Source|2021-09-04T15:12:18-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide Coronavirus response updates

By News Source|2021-09-04T14:01:35-07:00September 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Sigh….Weekly SJC COVID case update

By Community|2021-09-03T11:13:06-07:00September 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Island Hospital to host virtual community briefing on COVID-19

By Community|2021-09-02T12:19:13-07:00September 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Joan Roulac returns to Senior Center with new T’ai Chi Chih and Qi Gong series

By Community|2021-09-01T14:49:10-07:00September 3rd, 2021|1 Comment

Inslee statement on SCOTUS failure to pause Texas anti-abortion law

By News Source|2021-09-01T18:14:56-07:00September 2nd, 2021|Comments Off

SHIBA has a new home at Orcas Senior Center from which to help with health benefits questions

By Community|2021-09-01T11:08:48-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID updates from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-09-01T10:42:32-07:00September 1st, 2021|Comments Off