Wednesday, August 7 – Friday August 25, Call for appointment
— from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth —
To ensure students get a healthy start to their school year, PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is offering no-cost immunizations, well-child checks and sports physicals on an appointment basis to children ages 5 to 18 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, through Friday, Aug. 25, at the medical center, 1117 Spring St. Call 360-378-2141 to schedule an appointment.
Additionally, well-child exams may be scheduled concurrently with a sports physical, if desired. There will be no charge to patients nor a copayment expected for well-child checks, though insurance may be billed, if available.
Children younger than 18 must be accompanied to their appointments by a parent or legal guardian.
About PeaceHealth: Based in Vancouver, Wash., PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital in Friday Harbor, serves communities in the San Juan Islands. Key services include general and orthopedic surgery, oncology, behavioral health, and primary care. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.
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