News Releases - Island Health

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…

Donors, employees and senators standing on the new rooftop helipad waving.

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…

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.…

Green ribbon across the screen honoring mental health awareness.

Transition of School Intervention Program to NWESD

The Anacortes School District and Island Health are excited to welcome the Northwest Educational Service District (NWESD) into our partnership…

Updated Island Health emergency department entrance with graphic of staff on the window.

Island Health Emergency Department Update

As Island Health’s multi-faceted Emergency Services Project nears completion, the Emergency Department will become a secured unit beginning this week.…

Island Urology Welcomes Dr. Brock Boehm

Island Health welcomed Dr. Brock Boehm to its Island Urology clinic this week. He comes most recently from Darnall Army…

Island Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Clinic Welcomes Dr. DiPesa

Island Health welcomes osteopathic physician Christopher DiPesa, DO, to Island Psychiatry & Behavioral Health clinic this month. DiPesa said his…

Island Health three-dimensional entrance sign in roundabout.

Five stars for Island Health, three years running

For the third consecutive year, Island Health has earned an overall five-star hospital quality rating from the Centers for Medicare…

CARES All-stars winners from 2024 sitting outside the main entrance of Island Health.

Island Health honors 2024 CARES All-stars

Island Health hosted its annual Employee Recognition Banquet at the Swinomish Casino last month. This annual event honors staff for…

Advancing Surgical Care for Anacortes Residents: Federal Grant Awarded to Island Health for Multi-specialty Robot

Island Health is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a federal grant of $2.5 million to advance surgical…

New physician at Island Obstetrics & Gynecology - 24th Street, Elizabeth Waring.

Waring Joins Island Obstetrics and Gynecology – 24th Street

Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street welcomes new provider Elizabeth Waring, MD, to its clinic. Waring comes to Island…

Rendering of the new emergency department patient registration area.

Island Health Emergency Department Waiting Room Renovations

The multi-faceted Emergency Services Project at Island Health is progressing, with construction beginning within the Emergency Department (ED) patient waiting…

The Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center was awarded the Distinguished Center of Excellence Award for 2023.

Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Receives Distinguished Award

Award acknowledges exceptional success in multiple wound healing benchmarks. Island Health is honored to announce Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric…

Island Primary Care – 24th St. Continues to Expand Access with New Nurse Practitioner

Island Health is pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner Janelle Peranteau, FNP to Island Primary Care – 24th Street. No…

McClintock Named Executive Director of Island Health Foundation

Marta McClintock was appointed Executive Director to lead the Island Health Foundation (IHF). McClintock brings 30 years of fundraising and…

Island Health’s Main Hospital Entrance Lobby Reopens December 18

Island Health’s remodeled Main Hospital Entrance lobby off 24th Street will reopen Monday, December 18. This is the first completed…

Family Medicine Provider Caitlin MacCoun, MD

Still Growing: Island Primary Care – M Avenue Welcomes Caitlin MacCoun, MD

Caitlin MacCoun, MD, joined Island Primary Care – M Avenue this week. For the past three years, MacCoun was an…

Island Health Main Lobby Renovations Nearing Completion

The first phase of the multi-faceted Emergency Services Project at Island Health will wrap up next month, with completion of…

Island Primary Care - M Avenue's newest family medicine provider, Elke Neuenschwander, MD.

Island Health Welcomes Elke Neuenschwander, MD, to Island Primary Care – M Avenue

Island Health is excited to welcome Elke Neuenschwander, MD, to its Island Primary Care – M Avenue Clinic on November…

Rendering of what the new Emergency Department entrance will look like once construction is complete.

Island Health Emergency Department Renovations Underway

The multi-faceted Emergency Services Project at Island Health is progressing, with construction beginning within the Emergency Department (ED) this week. …