In the past year, a record breaking number of babies have been born at Island Hospital. Families are traveling all the way from Oak Harbor, the San Juan Islands and beyond to…

When someone hears the phrase “rural healthcare” they might not think of leading-edge technology – until now. The power of your gift is redefining and elevating the expectation for healthcare throughout the region in the…

Anne Heidecker had no idea she had diabetes. She was visiting a friend in the hospital. As she chatted with the doctor, it became clear that Anne needed to be…

By Janie Crane and Laura Moroney. The importance of community health is undeniable. Community health is intricately tied to individual wellness. In other words, the health of a community is…

For critically ill patients and their families, there is perhaps no greater expectation for medical expertise and state-of-the-art technology than in an ICU environment.  Our Island Hospital ICU is able…

Having personable and competent doctors close to home was not something Anacortes resident, Michelle Hackstadt, often thought about. She and her family were healthy and active which is why emergency…

A fresh layer of snow meant Christmas was almost here. John Sargent bundled up and set out to work building a home on Georgia Place in Anacortes. It was 1986.…

Celebration is rarely synonymous with diabetes. But, your generosity has given those diagnosed with diabetes in your community reasons to celebrate. Did you know that 10% of the US population…

The ‘in between’ time, that time between being diagnosed with cancer and the start of treatment, can be agonizing. Waiting for treatment to begin can induce many unknowns, worries and…

Hope comes in all shapes and sizes for those battling cancer. For some, hope is found in something as small as a kind note. For others, hope lies in hearing…