Island Health Announces Retirement of Chief Medical Officer Jason Hogge, MD
This week, Island Health announced the retirement of family practice physician and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Jason Hogge, MD. After…
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Island Health welcomes OB/GYN and Internal Medicine physicians, Sheena Wisler, MD, and Ryan Wisler, MD
Two new physicians, Dr. Ryan Wisler and Dr. Sheena Wisler, will start at Island Primary Care – 24th Street and…
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Island Health Welcomes Colin Walker, MHA, as Chief of Ambulatory Services
Island Health is excited to welcome Colin Walker, MHA, as its new Chief of Ambulatory Services. Walker, who was most…
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Island Health honors 2026 CARES All-stars
Last week, Island Health gathered at the Swinomish Casino for its annual Employee Recognition Banquet, a special evening dedicated to…
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Island Primary Care – Orcas Welcomes Fralick, PA-C, back to Orcas
Cameron Fralick, PA-C, recently joined the team at Island Primary Care – Orcas after six years working emergency medicine at…
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Island Surgeons Expands Team with Mohini Dasari, MD, MS
Island Health is pleased to announce the addition of General Surgeon Mohini Dasari, MD, MS, to Island Surgeons. Dasari was…
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Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Receives Distinguished Center of Excellence Honor
Designation acknowledges consistent success in multiple wound healing benchmarks. Island Health is honored to announce Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric…
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Island Surgeons Welcomes Gastroenterologist Morrison, DO
Island Health is excited to announce that Gastroenterologist Dempsie Morrison IV, DO, has joined Island Surgeons. Dr. Morrison spent the…
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Island Health Welcomes New Family Medicine Provider
Island Health is excited to welcome Catherine Gambs, MD as a new family medicine provider. A native of Whidbey Island,…
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Island Health’s Community Health Needs Assessment Highlights Key Priorities
At the December board meeting, Island Health Commissioners reviewed the results of its 2025–2027 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and…
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Elise Cutter Recognized as Washington State’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
Island Health proudly announces that CEO Elise Cutter has been named Washington State’s 2025 “Community Star.” This honor is awarded…
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Island Health to Salute its Heroes with Annual Veterans Day Celebration
Island Health is putting the final touches on its 5th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025,…
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Great Washington Shakeout Drill Set for October 16, 2026
On Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:16 a.m., Island Health staff will participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill…
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Island Health Soars Again with Fourth Consecutive CMS 5-star Rating
For the fourth consecutive year, Island Health has earned an overall five-star hospital quality rating from the Centers for Medicare…
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Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street Welcomes Angela DeSantis, DO
Island Health is thrilled to welcome Angela DeSantis, DO, to Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street. DeSantis started last…
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Island Health Responds to Upcoming State and Federal Healthcare Funding Reductions
Island Health remains steadfast in its mission to serve our community by ensuring access to high-quality local healthcare. As hospitals…
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Island Primary Care – 24th Street Welcomes Nephrologist Jimmy Thomas, MD, MPH
Island Primary Care – 24th Street is excited to welcome Dr. Jimmy Thomas to the team. Thomas specializes in nephrology,…
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Island Sports & Spine Clinic Welcomes New Provider Simon Shapiro, DO
Dr. Simon Shapiro, DO, joined Island Sports & Spine as a new Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provider, also known as…
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Island Health Honors 2025 CARES All-stars
Island Health hosted its annual Employee Recognition Banquet at the Swinomish Casino last month. This annual event honors staff for…
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Island Surgeons Welcomes Brad Watkins, MD, FACS
Island Surgeons is pleased to welcome Brad Watkins, MD, FACS to its team. Watkins, who most recently was Medical Director…
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Island Health Opens Orthopedics Clinic to Keep Care Close to Home
Island Health is proud to announce the opening of Island Orthopedics, a new clinic focused on full-spectrum orthopedics, from sports-related…
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Dr. Jeffrey Clemons Brings Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery to Island Health
Dr. Jeffrey Clemons, MD, FACOG, joins Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street Clinic in February, bringing with him a…
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Island Health Rooftop Helipad Activated
Island Health announced today a final milestone in the multi-faceted Emergency Services Project—activation of the rooftop helipad. All testing, inspections…
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Pediatrician Dr. Montoya Joins Island Primary Care – M Avenue
Island Health is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Montoya, MD, FAAP, to Island Primary Care – M Avenue.…
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