Health Archives - Page 9 of 47

State re-opens COVID-19 test portal after successful January launch

By News Source|2022-01-31T14:30:50-08:00January 31st, 2022|Comments Off

Agenda now available for Tuesday’s Health District meeting

By Community|2022-01-30T15:58:51-08:00January 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Island Health’s upcoming classes

By Community|2022-01-28T14:12:27-08:00January 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Joan Roulac’s Tai Chi is returning to Senior Center

By Community|2022-01-27T14:42:44-08:00January 30th, 2022|Comments Off

Senior Center to offer a briefing on COVID mask effectiveness

By Community|2022-01-27T14:08:33-08:00January 29th, 2022|Comments Off

COVID numbers are still on the rise in the San Juans

By Community|2022-01-29T12:45:59-08:00January 29th, 2022|1 Comment

Newest numbers from our State Health Department

By Community|2022-01-28T14:44:22-08:00January 28th, 2022|Comments Off

Island Primary Care–Orcas successfully ‘grandfathered’ as Rural Health Clinic

By Community|2022-01-27T15:00:59-08:00January 27th, 2022|3 Comments

Island Hospital is now Island Health

By News Source|2022-01-26T12:46:38-08:00January 26th, 2022|Comments Off

Newest COVID numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2022-01-26T11:34:02-08:00January 26th, 2022|2 Comments

High quality masks are now available locally – for FREE

By Community|2022-01-25T14:18:38-08:00January 25th, 2022|1 Comment

Guest Opinion | Coronavirus and our island ecosystem

By Community|2022-01-23T18:42:34-08:00January 25th, 2022|4 Comments

Orcas Health Care District will meet January 25

By Community|2022-01-22T15:04:54-08:00January 24th, 2022|Comments Off

Department of Health to make significant changes to COVID-19 data dashboard

By News Source|2022-01-22T14:56:37-08:00January 23rd, 2022|Comments Off

Blood shortage impacting Washington

By News Source|2022-01-22T15:48:48-08:00January 22nd, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee shares Washington’s pandemic story with U.S. House COVID committee

By News Source|2022-01-20T16:13:32-08:00January 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Newest State Health Dept COVID-19 numbers

By Community|2022-01-21T14:08:19-08:00January 21st, 2022|Comments Off

State launches at-home rapid COVID-19 test portal

By News Source|2022-01-21T13:48:49-08:00January 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Since last update, 106 new COVID cases in San Juan County

By Community|2022-01-21T12:43:54-08:00January 21st, 2022|Comments Off

Two years ago today, Novel Coronavirus discovered in WA

By News Source|2022-01-20T11:11:53-08:00January 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Soon joining Medicare? Get the scoop on how to do it

By Community|2022-01-19T15:33:25-08:00January 20th, 2022|Comments Off

Latest statewide COVID response updates

By News Source|2022-01-19T12:15:37-08:00January 19th, 2022|Comments Off

Unvaccinated islander is first COVID-19 related death in SJC

By Community|2022-01-20T10:54:21-08:00January 19th, 2022|19 Comments

Place your order for free at-home COVID-19 tests

By Community|2022-01-18T14:45:06-08:00January 18th, 2022|Comments Off

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates from WA DOH

By News Source|2022-01-14T13:01:09-08:00January 14th, 2022|2 Comments

Emergency order on non-urgent health care services issued by governor

By News Source|2022-01-14T12:55:32-08:00January 14th, 2022|Comments Off

Increase in breakthrough cases related to current COVID-19 surge

By News Source|2022-01-13T11:12:05-08:00January 13th, 2022|Comments Off

Newest COVID numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2022-01-12T11:26:20-08:00January 12th, 2022|2 Comments

PeaceHealth urges judicious use of emergency care

By Community|2022-01-10T13:27:52-08:00January 10th, 2022|Comments Off

Upcoming class schedule from Island Hospital

By Community|2022-01-08T11:59:05-08:00January 9th, 2022|Comments Off

Orcas man uses squirrel puppet to talk about mental health. Audiences love it

By News Source|2022-01-07T14:35:43-08:00January 8th, 2022|5 Comments

Current COVID case count may seem alarming at first

By Community|2022-01-07T19:10:20-08:00January 7th, 2022|5 Comments

Important COVID-19 message from Island Hospital Chief Medical Officer

By Community|2022-01-07T15:26:22-08:00January 7th, 2022|Comments Off

Recap of recent statewide COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2022-01-07T15:02:40-08:00January 7th, 2022|Comments Off

New report tracks risk of COVID-19 reinfection in Washington state

By Community|2022-01-06T15:54:49-08:00January 7th, 2022|Comments Off

COVID-19 booster recommendation expands to everyone age 12 and older

By News Source|2022-01-06T14:18:32-08:00January 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Inslee announces additional resources for Omicron variant

By News Source|2022-01-06T14:13:42-08:00January 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Chronic pain empowerment group ongoing at Senior Center

By Community|2022-01-05T16:36:18-08:00January 6th, 2022|Comments Off

Newest COVID numbers from the State

By News Source|2022-01-05T11:36:08-08:00January 5th, 2022|Comments Off

PeaceHealth urges boosters, safe practices amid rise in COVID-19 cases

By News Source|2022-01-03T14:57:09-08:00January 3rd, 2022|Comments Off

School asks for assistance in reporting COVID cases in your household

By Community|2022-01-02T13:02:55-08:00January 3rd, 2022|Comments Off

Upcoming class offerings from Island Hospital

By Community|2022-01-01T16:13:54-08:00January 2nd, 2022|Comments Off

Recap of recent state Health Department COVID-19 news and updates

By News Source|2021-12-31T15:17:46-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

State Health warns of E. coli outbreak, so toss these organic salad greens

By News Source|2021-12-31T15:16:44-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

There is reason for optimism as rising local case count surge may continue

By Community|2021-12-31T12:47:33-08:00December 31st, 2021|3 Comments

What should you do if you test positive for COVID-19?

By News Source|2021-12-30T14:47:50-08:00December 31st, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide COVID-19 cases spike significantly in the past week

By News Source|2021-12-30T13:57:16-08:00December 30th, 2021|1 Comment

State Health Dept issues updates to isolation / quarantine guidance

By News Source|2021-12-29T16:23:46-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID numbers in ongoing saga from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-12-29T15:23:20-08:00December 29th, 2021|Comments Off

What you might want to know about at-home COVID-19 tests

By News Source|2021-12-28T16:01:55-08:00December 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Washington state reports record number of coronavirus infections on Christmas Eve

By News Source|2021-12-28T16:06:32-08:00December 28th, 2021|Comments Off

Current case count continues to climb

By News Source|2021-12-24T13:11:25-08:00December 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Case count up in San Juan County, surge anticipated in days ahead

By Community|2021-12-24T12:24:15-08:00December 24th, 2021|13 Comments

EverlyWell COVID-19 test kit expiration dates extended

By Community|2021-12-23T12:06:08-08:00December 23rd, 2021|1 Comment

Island Hospital has a new Superintendent / CEO

By News Source|2021-12-23T12:07:13-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital expresses gratitude for the service of Anne Presson

By News Source|2021-12-23T11:55:43-08:00December 23rd, 2021|2 Comments

Most recent state COVID update

By News Source|2021-12-22T14:58:27-08:00December 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

Island Hospital’s latest slate of classes: Balance, diabetes, paperwork

By News Source|2021-12-16T16:25:03-08:00December 19th, 2021|Comments Off

HS wrestling tourneys’ COVID outbreaks prompt new safety guidance from state

By Community|2021-12-17T14:20:31-08:00December 18th, 2021|1 Comment

Omicron COVID variant is practically lapping at our shores

By Community|2021-12-17T17:14:32-08:00December 18th, 2021|3 Comments

Recap of recent COVID-19 news and updates from the State

By News Source|2021-12-17T13:45:56-08:00December 17th, 2021|Comments Off

Health Care District announces new interim superintendent

By Community|2021-12-17T12:54:42-08:00December 17th, 2021|4 Comments

Twelve of sixteen new COVID cases this week are on Orcas

By Community|2021-12-17T12:37:28-08:00December 17th, 2021|8 Comments

Senior Center seeks home maintenance/repair coordinator

By Community|2021-12-15T15:50:33-08:00December 16th, 2021|Comments Off

DOH commemorates one year of COVID-19 vaccines in Washington

By News Source|2021-12-15T14:13:52-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Statewide COVID response updates

By News Source|2021-12-15T12:38:53-08:00December 15th, 2021|Comments Off

Make note of these Dental Van dates for 2022

By Community|2021-12-15T12:34:24-08:00December 15th, 2021|1 Comment

Hey, Orcasonians, you know you can get free PCR testing kits at Senior Center, right?

By Community|2021-12-15T12:13:16-08:00December 15th, 2021|3 Comments

Eldercare crisis inspires ‘life-changing’ innovation on San Juan Island

By News Source|2021-12-11T23:14:11-08:00December 12th, 2021|Comments Off

Over 16? Y’all better be getting your COVID booster shot

By News Source|2021-12-10T14:15:49-08:00December 11th, 2021|4 Comments

Latest update on COVID numbers from the state

By Community|2021-12-10T13:34:55-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Get your booster! San Juan County’s weekly case count is up

By Community|2021-12-10T14:00:02-08:00December 10th, 2021|Comments Off

Newest news, numbers from State Health Dept.

By News Source|2021-12-08T14:34:15-08:00December 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Hot Topic #57 | The new Omicron variant and what it may mean for the islands

By Community|2021-12-08T14:12:54-08:00December 8th, 2021|Comments Off

Join us in helping Jennifer and Sebastian heal from Lyme

By Community|2021-12-07T15:19:36-08:00December 7th, 2021|Comments Off

COVID-19 boosters essential for protection as omicron variant spreads across the country

By News Source|2021-12-06T16:37:03-08:00December 7th, 2021|1 Comment

This WA Notify phone app could give you info you need for your health

By Community|2021-12-04T14:21:02-08:00December 5th, 2021|2 Comments

Island Hospital has online childbirth education series coming up, and more

By Community|2021-12-03T15:23:20-08:00December 5th, 2021|Comments Off

More than 129,000 kids ages 5 – 11 receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in less than a month

By Community|2021-12-03T13:47:13-08:00December 4th, 2021|Comments Off

Current county COVID case count

By Community|2021-12-03T13:38:17-08:00December 3rd, 2021|2 Comments

Latest COVID update from State Health Dept.

By Community|2021-12-03T13:12:35-08:00December 3rd, 2021|Comments Off

Latest statewide COVID updates

By News Source|2021-12-01T14:37:51-08:00December 1st, 2021|1 Comment

New support group for chronic pain empowerment coming to Senior Center

By Community|2021-12-01T13:39:51-08:00December 1st, 2021|Comments Off

Peace Island earns national distinction for ER patient experience

By Community|2021-11-30T14:11:22-08:00November 30th, 2021|Comments Off

Governor Inslee states Omicron COVID variant does not change our approach to pandemic

By News Source|2021-11-29T21:27:33-08:00November 30th, 2021|Comments Off

This week, we have 27 new COVID cases in the islands

By Community|2021-11-26T13:26:52-08:00November 26th, 2021|6 Comments

Orcas Primary Care clinic update for holiday season

By Community|2021-11-25T20:36:26-08:00November 26th, 2021|Comments Off

Update from State Health Department

By News Source|2021-11-24T13:48:59-08:00November 24th, 2021|Comments Off

New doctor joins PeaceHealth Peace Island medical group

By Community|2021-11-23T11:15:24-08:00November 24th, 2021|Comments Off

Moderna booster appointments are now available

By Community|2021-11-23T16:33:02-08:00November 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

Melody a strong addition to Fidalgo Medical Associates’ Women’s Health team

By Community|2021-11-21T15:28:05-08:00November 23rd, 2021|Comments Off

New rule opens door to widespread testing for harsh chemicals in drinking water

By News Source|2021-11-22T12:39:57-08:00November 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

COVID booster now encouraged for everyone 18 and older

By News Source|2021-11-20T14:37:13-08:00November 22nd, 2021|Comments Off

This week’s upcoming Island Hospital classes

By Community|2021-11-21T14:17:45-08:00November 21st, 2021|Comments Off

Inslee: Take advantage of opportunity to receive your COVID booster

By News Source|2021-11-20T12:28:36-08:00November 21st, 2021|1 Comment

PeaceHealth Peace Island announces additions to rehab therapy team

By Community|2021-11-19T14:11:35-08:00November 20th, 2021|Comments Off

Newest COVID numbers from State Health

By Community|2021-11-19T14:38:28-08:00November 19th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest numbers from State Health Department

By News Source|2021-11-18T14:59:00-08:00November 18th, 2021|Comments Off

Latest COVID update | Two major outbreaks underway in county

By Community|2021-11-18T14:53:38-08:00November 18th, 2021|4 Comments

Editorial | In the meantime, Orcas islanders still rely on you, OIFR, so do the right thing

By Lin McNulty|2021-11-14T21:30:51-08:00November 15th, 2021|11 Comments