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During pandemic, other common infections are declining

By Lin McNulty|2021-02-25T13:36:18-08:00February 25th, 2021|Comments Off

New modeling report explores options for safer return to in-person learning

By News Source|2021-02-24T14:50:13-08:00February 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 statewide response updates

By News Source|2021-02-24T11:14:15-08:00February 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Letter to Editor | New medical center now has a solid foundation

By Community|2021-02-23T13:22:24-08:00February 23rd, 2021|6 Comments

First case of B.1.351 variant identified in Washington State as cases of B.1.1.7 increase

By News Source|2021-02-23T12:48:33-08:00February 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Recording of Feb. 18 Island Hospital community briefing now available

By Susan McBain|2021-02-23T12:38:20-08:00February 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #43 | Info on COVID vaccine second dose

By Community|2021-02-23T17:17:52-08:00February 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital’s current workshop topics include diabetes, advanced directives

By Community|2021-02-22T11:04:54-08:00February 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Food System Team forges ahead with work on community food assessment

By Community|2021-02-20T13:57:04-08:00February 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

Letter to Editor | Island healthcare looks finally poised for success

By Community|2021-02-21T15:38:18-08:00February 21st, 2021|2 Comments

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center adjusts visitor policy to allow for limited visitor access

By Community|2021-02-20T21:00:02-08:00February 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID-19 news, updates from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-02-20T14:07:42-08:00February 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Highlights from last night’s Island Hospital community briefing include some staffing decisions

By Susan McBain|2021-02-19T15:46:25-08:00February 19th, 2021|1 Comment

Three new COVID cases in the county this week; none on Orcas

By Community|2021-02-19T11:35:08-08:00February 19th, 2021|Comments Off

SJ Emergency Management makes plea to community regarding vaccine eligibility

By Community|2021-02-18T16:50:33-08:00February 18th, 2021|1 Comment

COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health

By News Source|2021-02-18T13:38:50-08:00February 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Local vaccine shipments still delayed due to winter weather across country

By Community|2021-02-18T20:09:34-08:00February 18th, 2021|2 Comments

Severe weather continues to impact SJC vaccine supply chain

By Community|2021-02-18T20:10:28-08:00February 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Health Commissioners hear more about transition plans to Island Hospital clinic

By Susan McBain|2021-02-17T14:09:11-08:00February 17th, 2021|1 Comment

Helpers on Orcas join forces to assist us in signing up for COVID-19 vaccine

By Community|2021-02-17T14:56:24-08:00February 17th, 2021|Comments Off

DOH expands school testing initiative to encourage more in-person learning

By News Source|2021-02-17T14:13:13-08:00February 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates

By News Source|2021-02-17T13:49:16-08:00February 17th, 2021|Comments Off

How some frustrated COVID-19 vaccine hunters are trying to fix a broken system

By News Source|2021-02-17T12:31:53-08:00February 17th, 2021|2 Comments

CRITICAL UPDATE: Severe weather impacts SJC vaccine supply chain. No clinic tomorrow.

By Community|2021-02-17T12:05:22-08:00February 16th, 2021|3 Comments

Don’t cancel your vaccine appointment due to weather; we can reschedule you

By Community|2021-02-16T17:56:26-08:00February 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Major milestone: 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered across the state

By News Source|2021-02-14T12:07:49-08:00February 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Lopez vaccine clinic on Monday will be open

By Community|2021-02-14T11:22:10-08:00February 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces five regions to progress to Phase 2

By News Source|2021-02-13T10:56:08-08:00February 14th, 2021|Comments Off

New report furthers understanding of COVID-19 transmission in schools

By Community|2021-02-13T11:10:51-08:00February 13th, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly local case update | SJC total increases from 123 to 126

By Community|2021-02-12T12:58:51-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Limited number of vaccine appointments available. Register at 3 p.m. today

By Community|2021-02-13T11:11:14-08:00February 12th, 2021|3 Comments

State recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2021-02-12T10:47:51-08:00February 12th, 2021|Comments Off

COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the Washington State Department of Health

By News Source|2021-02-11T12:23:03-08:00February 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Fish For Teeth again bringing mobile dental clinic to Friday Harbor

By Community|2021-02-11T12:03:43-08:00February 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Health officer has additional recommendations regarding school reopening

By Community|2021-02-11T11:52:29-08:00February 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Recent news, updates for COVID-19 from state Dept. of Health

By News Source|2021-02-10T11:39:24-08:00February 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital & Orcas Island Health Care District will hold a community briefing next week

By Community|2021-02-09T14:56:44-08:00February 10th, 2021|1 Comment

WA National Guard sending vaccine support (1900 doses) to San Juan County next week

By Community|2021-02-10T19:02:56-08:00February 9th, 2021|10 Comments

Local COVID case numbers spike, prompting reminder to wear masks

By Community|2021-02-09T13:02:27-08:00February 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Health District: Pace of vaccinations expected to pick up

By Susan McBain|2021-02-08T13:59:04-08:00February 8th, 2021|1 Comment

COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-02-05T13:14:31-08:00February 6th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates

By News Source|2021-02-05T13:39:34-08:00February 5th, 2021|Comments Off

Vaccine appointment registration delayed until 9 a.m., Monday Feb. 8

By Community|2021-02-07T11:56:07-08:00February 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Update on vaccine registration as County switches to new system

By Community|2021-02-07T11:56:08-08:00February 5th, 2021|7 Comments

Weekly COVID-19 new cases update: Orcas 4, Lopez 3, San Juan 2

By Community|2021-02-05T10:58:45-08:00February 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Upcoming Island Hospital classes, screening

By Community|2021-02-04T12:10:04-08:00February 4th, 2021|Comments Off

A plea to the community on travel, new variants, keeping safe: DON’T TRAVEL, DON’T HOST

By Community|2021-02-05T12:07:12-08:00February 4th, 2021|3 Comments

County’s Mark Tompkins addresses our most pressing COVID-19 vaccine questions

By Community|2021-02-04T11:25:57-08:00February 3rd, 2021|4 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2021-02-03T11:51:26-08:00February 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

With COVID-19 vaccine supply limited, PeaceHealth is contacting eligible patients

By Community|2021-02-02T17:09:00-08:00February 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Health Officer has guidance regarding school reopening

By Community|2021-02-03T13:56:15-08:00February 2nd, 2021|2 Comments

Letter to Editor | Actual vaccination process, needle in arm, was a breeze

By Community|2021-02-02T14:16:00-08:00February 2nd, 2021|3 Comments

There’s a curious effect urban trees might have on depression, study finds

By News Source|2021-02-01T13:59:40-08:00February 2nd, 2021|1 Comment

State COVID-19 data shows some encouraging signs as well as reasons for caution

By News Source|2021-01-30T12:42:45-08:00January 31st, 2021|1 Comment

Regions advancing to Phase 2 of state’s economic reopening plan

By News Source|2021-01-30T16:17:55-08:00January 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Latest local case numbers from County show two new cases on Orcas

By Community|2021-01-29T13:52:30-08:00January 29th, 2021|2 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates

By News Source|2021-01-29T13:22:27-08:00January 29th, 2021|Comments Off

OIHCD Superintendent Presson provides an update on progress toward new clinic

By Community|2021-01-29T13:00:38-08:00January 29th, 2021|13 Comments

The most recent update on San Juan County vaccine distribution

By Community|2021-01-29T12:11:23-08:00January 29th, 2021|11 Comments

Inslee announces metric changes to Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery

By News Source|2021-01-28T15:13:16-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Considering crossing a state line for vaccine?

By Community|2021-01-28T11:51:38-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital has some new free classes on offer

By Community|2021-01-28T11:33:13-08:00January 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Alperin announces his plan to not pursue employment with Island Hospital

By Community|2021-01-28T10:54:16-08:00January 28th, 2021|23 Comments

Recap of new statewide COVID-19 response updates

By Community|2021-01-27T13:30:27-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee updates COVID-19 proclamation related to long-term care

By Lin McNulty|2021-01-27T10:58:20-08:00January 27th, 2021|Comments Off

State Department of Health welcomes new leader of public-private vaccination effort

By Community|2021-01-26T16:10:31-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Salmonella outbreak prompts removal of backyard bird feeders in B.C.

By Community|2021-01-26T12:27:04-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

State COVID-19 vaccine distribution hits 500,000 total doses administered

By Community|2021-01-26T11:28:15-08:00January 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Health District meeting addresses vaccinations, clinic transition

By Susan McBain|2021-01-25T12:04:16-08:00January 25th, 2021|Comments Off

Upcoming balance screening, diabetes classes at Island Hospital

By Community|2021-01-23T17:04:17-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

New “Roadmap to Recovery” dashboard now live; All regions to remain in phase 1 for now

By Community|2021-01-23T16:28:10-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #42 | Vaccine FAQ 5.0

By Community|2021-01-23T15:19:50-08:00January 24th, 2021|3 Comments

New United Kingdom COVID-19 variant detected in Snohomish County

By Community|2021-01-23T17:53:56-08:00January 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2021-01-23T11:46:36-08:00January 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Weekly COVID-19 update from the county

By Community|2021-01-22T14:15:16-08:00January 22nd, 2021|1 Comment

OIHCD Superintendent Anne Presson responds to provider announcement

By Community|2021-01-22T14:16:58-08:00January 22nd, 2021|5 Comments

Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19

By Community|2021-01-20T14:21:25-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Today’s recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates

By Community|2021-01-20T12:37:41-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Here’s a great opportunity to support local herbs in the islands

By Community|2021-01-20T12:24:27-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Washington’s new coronavirus vaccine dashboard will offer new window into progress

By Community|2021-01-19T17:45:00-08:00January 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee announces state plan for widespread vaccine distribution and administration

By Community|2021-01-19T11:57:35-08:00January 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Dr. Russell releases statement regarding his future plans

By Community|2021-01-19T19:47:58-08:00January 19th, 2021|19 Comments

San Juan County begins vaccines Jan. 20 as Governor announces move to COVID-19 Phase 1b Tier 1

By Community|2021-01-18T20:36:42-08:00January 18th, 2021|12 Comments

Want a clear sign that the sacrifice we islanders are making to fight COVID is paying off?

By Community|2021-01-19T10:48:49-08:00January 18th, 2021|4 Comments

“Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” reopening plan takes effect

By Community|2021-01-17T14:42:31-08:00January 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Orcas Family Health continues to conduct COVID-19 testing. Donations requested to help the effort

By Community|2021-01-15T16:47:44-08:00January 17th, 2021|5 Comments

Roadmap to recovery update: All regions staying in Phase 1 for now

By Community|2021-01-15T15:58:52-08:00January 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates, effective Jan. 14

By Community|2021-01-15T14:42:05-08:00January 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Total SJC case count jumps from 88 to 96, one new case on Orcas

By Community|2021-01-15T12:55:17-08:00January 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Hot Topic #41 | Vaccine FAQ 4.0

By Community|2021-01-15T14:00:12-08:00January 15th, 2021|4 Comments

COVID-19 vaccine distribution update from the State Department of Health

By Community|2021-01-14T11:22:47-08:00January 14th, 2021|2 Comments

COVID-19 data shows high activity and signs of a recent uptick

By Community|2021-01-14T11:16:13-08:00January 14th, 2021|1 Comment

Recapping recent COVID-19 news, updates from Tuesday

By Community|2021-01-14T10:40:55-08:00January 14th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #40: Governor’s new two-phase plan and what it means for SJC

By Community|2021-01-15T13:37:17-08:00January 12th, 2021|2 Comments

Health District meeting focused on COVID, clinic transition plans

By Susan McBain|2021-01-11T19:24:06-08:00January 11th, 2021|Comments Off

New texts from DOH will speed exposure notification across the state

By Community|2021-01-11T12:29:11-08:00January 11th, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital upcoming webinars on mental health, healthy sleep habits

By Community|2021-01-09T14:27:40-08:00January 10th, 2021|Comments Off

For the time being, all of Washington is in Phase 1 of new COVID recovery plan

By Community|2021-01-09T14:48:29-08:00January 9th, 2021|5 Comments

Island Hospital Foundation hosts COVID-19 vaccine executive community briefing

By Community|2021-01-09T14:15:51-08:00January 9th, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee extends proclamation related to COVID-19, two proclamations denied extension by Senate GOP

By Community|2021-01-08T12:39:24-08:00January 8th, 2021|5 Comments