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Join Orcas Veg Fest for free online plant-based party in November

By Community|2020-11-05T12:14:59-08:00November 5th, 2020|Comments Off

San Juan County’s 39th COVID case is on Lopez Island

By Community|2020-11-05T10:57:31-08:00November 4th, 2020|9 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-11-04T11:07:54-08:00November 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Another new Coronavirus case on Orcas Island

By Community|2020-11-04T10:54:57-08:00November 4th, 2020|3 Comments

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center earns top rating for cardiothoracic survey program

By Community|2020-11-03T14:47:27-08:00November 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Hot Topic #33 | Let’s be honest: A discussion about the holidays and minimizing transmission risk

By Community|2020-11-03T10:14:45-08:00November 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

New COVID-19 case on Orcas has possible connection to previous case

By Community|2020-11-02T17:22:12-08:00November 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Skagit Valley College offering free Mindful Meditation via Zoom

By Community|2020-10-31T16:18:30-07:00October 31st, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-10-30T14:54:38-07:00October 30th, 2020|Comments Off

Island Hospital partners with Orcas Island to operate a primary care clinic

By Community|2020-10-30T14:17:11-07:00October 30th, 2020|2 Comments

UW Medicine prepares for Orcas Island clinic transition

By Community|2020-10-30T09:28:47-07:00October 30th, 2020|1 Comment

Hot Topic #32 | Guidance on symptoms of COVID and when to stay home from work or school

By Community|2020-10-29T10:07:46-07:00October 29th, 2020|1 Comment

COVID-19 activity intensifying across Washington state

By Community|2020-11-28T22:45:17-08:00October 28th, 2020|2 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-10-28T10:52:18-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

New COVID case on Orcas was not unexpected

By Community|2020-10-28T09:14:08-07:00October 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Western states form workgroup to ensure safety and efficacy of COVID vaccines

By Community|2020-10-27T13:21:46-07:00October 27th, 2020|Comments Off

Two new COVID-19 cases in San Juan County, one on Orcas

By Community|2020-10-27T09:54:47-07:00October 26th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan update: Health Officials looking for community feedback

By Community|2020-10-24T11:54:15-07:00October 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Future of Hospice of the Northwest threatened

By Community|2020-10-22T14:51:18-07:00October 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Health Care District finalizes contract with Island Hospital

By Susan McBain|2020-10-23T19:51:57-07:00October 22nd, 2020|5 Comments

Recapping recent COVID-19 news, updates from state Health Department

By Community|2020-10-21T12:59:18-07:00October 21st, 2020|Comments Off

Getting your annual flu shot is especially critical this year

By Community|2020-10-17T11:11:23-07:00October 18th, 2020|Comments Off

Recent recap of COVID-19 news, updates

By Community|2020-10-16T15:33:14-07:00October 16th, 2020|Comments Off

Flu vaccine availability in San Juan County

By Community|2020-10-15T14:52:03-07:00October 15th, 2020|1 Comment

Record number served at mobile mammography event

By Community|2020-10-14T13:35:14-07:00October 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-10-14T15:29:48-07:00October 15th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 transmission increasing in western Washington, rates flat but higher in eastern Washington

By Community|2020-10-14T14:07:12-07:00October 14th, 2020|3 Comments

New COVID-19 case attributed to San Juan County

By Community|2020-10-14T11:53:19-07:00October 14th, 2020|1 Comment

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-10-09T13:49:40-07:00October 9th, 2020|Comments Off

Update on vaccine planning from Washington State Department of Health

By Community|2020-10-08T13:17:38-07:00October 8th, 2020|Comments Off

SmileMobile Dental Clinic announces Orcas Island dates

By Community|2020-10-06T14:59:58-07:00October 7th, 2020|Comments Off

Here’s a recap of recent COVID-19 news, updates

By Community|2020-10-07T12:30:07-07:00October 7th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee announces updates to Safe Start re-opening plan

By Community|2020-10-06T17:03:35-07:00October 7th, 2020|Comments Off

Statement from Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman

By Community|2020-10-05T16:18:36-07:00October 5th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee statement on Trump comments downplaying dangers of COVID-19

By Community|2020-10-05T15:16:57-07:00October 5th, 2020|Comments Off

Medicare open enrollment underway with upcoming workshop

By Community|2020-10-04T10:23:39-07:00October 4th, 2020|Comments Off

PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center earns two national awards

By Community|2020-10-04T14:11:35-07:00October 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-10-02T10:54:50-07:00October 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. prepares to deploy new rapid COVID-19 tests

By Community|2020-10-01T11:50:50-07:00October 1st, 2020|Comments Off

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

By Community|2020-10-01T12:11:46-07:00October 1st, 2020|Comments Off

State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered “essential” this year

By Community|2020-09-29T10:14:25-07:00September 29th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 transmission at a crossroads in Washington state going into fall

By Community|2020-09-27T11:09:15-07:00September 27th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 news and updates recap

By Community|2020-09-25T14:41:48-07:00September 25th, 2020|1 Comment

SmileMobile dental clinic coming to Friday Harbor

By Community|2020-09-23T13:25:15-07:00September 24th, 2020|Comments Off

Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-23T11:44:38-07:00September 23rd, 2020|Comments Off

We’re all socially awkward right now

By Community|2020-09-20T13:04:24-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 risk remains high in Washington state despite decreasing activity

By Community|2020-09-20T13:00:26-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. launches new webpage to locate COVID-19 testing sites

By Community|2020-09-20T13:07:30-07:00September 20th, 2020|Comments Off

Governors Inslee and Whitmer release statement on Trump administration rejecting plan to send masks to every U.S. household

By Community|2020-09-20T13:09:01-07:00September 19th, 2020|4 Comments

Here’s a recap of recent COVID-19 news, updated

By Community|2020-09-20T13:16:10-07:00September 18th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. releases initial case investigation and contact tracing performance metrics

By Community|2020-09-16T13:04:40-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T10:57:23-07:00September 16th, 2020|Comments Off

How to breathe easy in wildfire smoke

By Community|2020-09-15T14:17:44-07:00September 14th, 2020|Comments Off

COVID-19 activity declining in Washington state with the help of face coverings and distancing

By Community|2020-09-15T14:19:58-07:00September 13th, 2020|1 Comment

Update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution & planning progress in Washington State

By Community|2020-09-15T14:22:40-07:00September 13th, 2020|3 Comments

First confirmed cases of West Nile Virus reported in Washington

By Community|2020-09-15T14:22:51-07:00September 12th, 2020|1 Comment

It’s a tinderbox out there; burn ban extended

By Community|2020-09-15T14:23:24-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Here’s where to monitor local air quality

By Community|2020-09-11T13:46:55-07:00September 11th, 2020|7 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:02-07:00September 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Health Officer’s new order lifts limits on lodging, camping, playgrounds

By Community|2020-09-15T14:24:50-07:00September 11th, 2020|20 Comments

You’re invited to join ‘Circle of Chi’ virtual spiritual gathering

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:25-07:00September 8th, 2020|4 Comments

In case you haven’t looked outside, Western Washington affected by wildfire smoke

By Community|2020-09-16T15:58:26-07:00September 8th, 2020|2 Comments

Local COVID case count: No new cases this past week

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:25-07:00September 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of Recent COVID-19 News and Updates

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:25-07:00September 4th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:27-07:00September 3rd, 2020|Comments Off

Statement from the Department of Health regarding vaccine readiness

By Community|2020-09-16T15:59:28-07:00September 3rd, 2020|1 Comment

These scientists are giving themselves D.I.Y. coronavirus vaccines

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:54-07:00September 2nd, 2020|1 Comment

Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:55-07:00September 2nd, 2020|Comments Off

New report shows COVID-19 cases hitting a plateau in some areas of Washington state

By Community|2020-09-16T16:00:59-07:00August 29th, 2020|Comments Off

Another recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T16:01:00-07:00August 28th, 2020|Comments Off

State Health Dept. to halt weekend reporting of death counts

By Community|2020-09-16T16:04:56-07:00August 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Summary of recent cases in San Juan County

By Community|2020-09-16T16:23:31-07:00August 28th, 2020|Comments Off

As COVID-19 spikes among young adults, research shows vaping is associated with catching COVID

By Community|2020-09-16T16:23:31-07:00August 28th, 2020|Comments Off

Hot Topic #30 | COVID case trends and the way forward

By Community|2020-09-16T16:23:34-07:00August 27th, 2020|3 Comments

New testing metric and methodology updates announced for COVID-19 dashboards used to track progress statewide

By Community|2020-09-16T16:23:35-07:00August 26th, 2020|2 Comments

Recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T16:24:43-07:00August 26th, 2020|Comments Off

Health District gets down into details of upcoming negotiations

By Susan McBain|2020-09-19T14:35:12-07:00August 25th, 2020|Comments Off

SJC organization receives $750,000 grant for long-term care solutions

By Community|2020-09-16T16:24:47-07:00August 24th, 2020|3 Comments

State and local public health respond to outbreak in Kitsap County hospital

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:01-07:00August 22nd, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:03-07:00August 21st, 2020|1 Comment

Summary of recent COVID cases in San Juan County

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:04-07:00August 20th, 2020|1 Comment

Make mask wearing fun with these artful designs

By Community|2020-09-16T16:27:07-07:00August 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Health Care District to begin negotiations with Island Hospital

By Community|2020-09-16T16:37:58-07:00August 19th, 2020|1 Comment

Biweekly recap of COVID-19 news, updates

By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:16-07:00August 19th, 2020|Comments Off

Dr. Frank James makes his recommendation for school opening

By Community|2020-09-16T16:39:20-07:00August 15th, 2020|11 Comments

Today’s COVID-19 news, updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-15T13:03:59-07:00August 15th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of today’s COVID-19 news and updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-14T12:55:20-07:00August 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Summary of recent COVID-19 cases in San Juan County

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-14T12:47:45-07:00August 14th, 2020|Comments Off

Hot Topic #29 | Guidelines for parents considering home based group learning

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-13T14:51:09-07:00August 13th, 2020|Comments Off

Health Care District makes the big decision

By Susan McBain|2020-09-19T14:36:41-07:00August 13th, 2020|Comments Off

Washington state changes negative test reporting for COVID-19

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-13T11:13:45-07:00August 13th, 2020|Comments Off

Recap of another day’s COVID-19 news and updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-12T13:52:42-07:00August 12th, 2020|Comments Off

Rundown of today’s COVID-19 news, updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-11T12:26:58-07:00August 11th, 2020|Comments Off

Pandemic Poetry | Pandemic

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-09T13:20:10-07:00August 9th, 2020|Comments Off

Inslee releases statement on collapse of federal stimulus talks

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-08T14:51:04-07:00August 8th, 2020|8 Comments

New report highlights trends in COVID-19 activity, positive impacts of face coverings

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-29T10:27:28-07:00August 8th, 2020|4 Comments

Here’s a recap of today’s COVID-19 news, updates

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-08T13:43:19-07:00August 8th, 2020|Comments Off

Nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Newport linked to onions includes SJC case

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-07T12:53:58-07:00August 7th, 2020|Comments Off

11 cases of rare COVID-19 related condition in children in Washington state

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-07T11:51:53-07:00August 7th, 2020|Comments Off

Hot Topic #27 | Fact check on face shields

By Lin McNulty|2020-08-07T11:33:28-07:00August 7th, 2020|14 Comments