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…
The coronavirus pandemic may have caused us to cancel the 19th Annual Island Hospital Golf Classic, but it did not cancel our sponsor’s philanthropic spirit. Just as a Mulligan enables…
We are proud to award the 2020 John Carabba Scholarship to two Anacortes High School Seniors. Ellison Kephart will study nursing at St. Martins University. Isabelle Willoughby will study biology or nursing…
It was not your average Tuesday. In fact, it was something quite extraordinary. #GivingTuesdayNOW was a new, global day-of-giving that took place on Tuesday, May 5. Many in your community…
Because of you, eight new ventilators were purchased for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The new ventilators seamlessly integrate five devices in one: a ventilator, oxygen concentrator, cough assist, suction…
The outpouring of support from your community during the coronavirus pandemic has been truly overwhelming. You have been mission critical! In addition to meals, cloth masks and personal protective equipment…
The coronavirus pandemic caused swift change and acute needs for patients, staff and daily operations at Island Hospital. Robust testing for COVID-19, increased cleaning procedures, new screening stations, and critical…