We are writing to inform our Orcas Island community that Dr. Jim Litch decided not to renew his contract with Island Hospital to work at Orcas Medical Center (OMC). This means that, effective September 1, 2012, Jim is no longer practicing medicine at the Medical Center.
In Dr. Litch’s words to his patients, “This decision was a very hard one to make, as I have truly enjoyed getting to know each of you and working to provide the best care possible. Being a part of this community and contributing to the health care of our residents and visitors means a great deal to me. However, I have found that this is not the right time for me to be working at Orcas Medical Center.”
Jim added, “As circumstances change, it may be possible in the future for me to return to practice at the OMC. At this juncture, I do not have plans for the immediate future to practice on Orcas.” Also, Dr. Litch said that he and his family have no plans to move away from the Island.
All of us at Orcas Medical Center wish Jim the very best.
Naturally, our entire medical staff at OMC will continue to offer excellent care to Jim’s patients and to all residents and visitors on Orcas Island.
Alison Shaw
Clinic Manager
Tony Giefer, MD
Medical Director
Orcas Medical Center
Jim Litch went to Michigan State University when Erving Magic Johnson led the Spartans to the NCAA championship in 1979. Jim snuck into that game.