Double Your Impact Today for Our Community Tomorrow
You can help make a difference right now for those in pain. By participating in our Holiday Matching Program, you can double your impact through a $50,000 matching grant from the Island Hospital Foundation Board of Directors. Your participation will ensure quality care is accessible right here in Anacortes. “With my neck issues, I felt […]
Gala of Hope 2018
[smartslider3 slider=7] Island Hospital Foundation’s 15th Annual Gala of Hope New York New York: A Night on the Town Gala of Hope Raises Funds for Cancer Care and Community Programs Besequined, beguiling and at their beautiful best, they took the arm of their partners – so handsomely dressed – and were greeted by bellmen […]
Young Entrepreneurs Raise Funds for Cancer Care
Mt. Erie Elementary students, Lily Dumas, Natalie Ertel and Lauren Digweed, wanted to contribute to a cause over the summer. To do this, they opened a lemonade stand on 32nd Street, but not just any lemonade stand. Their lemonade was organic, included home-baked goods, and raised funds to benefit the Merle Cancer Care Center. Over […]
Cardiopulmonary Rehab: How YOU Helped Pam
One thing leads to another, but who would have thought a toothache would lead to a heart attack? This is Island Hospital volunteer Pam Birchfield’s story. After complaining of a toothache, Pam’s grandson escorted her to her physician who then referred them to the Emergency Room where doctors discovered Pam was having a heart attack. […]
With Gratitude – Thanks to our Community Grantors
We are so grateful for our many community partners that are committed to enhancing excellent health care at Island Hospital. Some of our recent grants include: Anacortes Noon Kiwanis Club awarded $9,000 for two requests, including $5,000 for Maternity and Infant Care Support and $4,000 for the Teen Clinic. Anacortes Police Department awarded a $2,500 […]
Thank you for providing car seats for families in need!
Last year 45% of births at the Thomas Brooks Birth Center were to Medicaid moms. A single mom, or even a struggling household may be having difficulty with all of the expenses of caring for a newborn. Sometimes they are not equipped to bring their babies home, but with your help, IHF is able to […]
IHF Receives GuideStar Seal of Transparency for 2017
Island Hospital Foundation was recently recognized for our transparency with a Gold Seal on our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile! GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. More than 8 million visitors per year and a network of 200+ partners use GuideStar data to grow support for nonprofits. In order to get the […]
New York New York
Island Hospital Foundation’s 15th Annual Gala of Hope New York New York: A Night on the Town Saturday, April 28, 2018 beginning at 5:30pm Swinomish Casino and Lodge 12885 Casino Drive, Anacortes, WA 98221 Empire State Building Signature Sponsor: Andeavor Event Chairs: Reid & Ann Meyers Tickets: $150 per person | Patron Table: $2,000 […]
Authentic Compassion
For more than ten years, Mary Lou Gould has been fighting multiple cancer battles, one after another. Throughout her journey, she has been a positive force within herself and within our community by becoming a peer counselor. “This is my hospital. I use the word love when I talk about Island because the people here […]
Sometimes Life Happens
Early Sunday morning, Joanne stepped out for a walk while her partner Pete made breakfast. She let her mind wander while she walked thinking of things she needed from the store, the goods she needed to bake for the Farmer’s Market, and how delicious breakfast would be… then she fell. There was a snap – […]