Island Orthopedics Welcomes Spine Surgeon Jonathan Seavey, MD
Island Health is pleased to welcome Jonathan Seavey, MD, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, to Island Orthopedics. Seavey is no stranger…
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Island Surgeons Is Now Island General Surgery and Gastroenterology
New Name Better Reflects Full Range of Services This week, Island Health announced that Island Surgeons has a new name:…
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Island Health Names Paul Vachek Chief Financial Officer
This week, Island Health welcomed Paul Vachek, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Vachek brings more than two decades of…
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Island Health Commissioner Jan Iversen Announces Retirement
Island Health announced today that Commissioner Jan Iversen, representing District 2, Commissioner Position 1, will retire from the Board of…
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Island Orthopedics Welcomes Kristen Roberts, PA-C
Island Health is pleased to welcome Kristen Roberts, PA-C, to Island Orthopedics. A Washington native, Roberts brings more than eight…
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Island Health receives Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from Washington State Hospital Association
Island Health has been named a recipient of the Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from the Washington State Hospital…
Read more Island Health Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award recognizes efforts to address the unique…
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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,…
Read more 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…
Read more 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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