Tom Eversole – Orcas Island Health Care District

Servicios de interpretación de Island Health : Medical Clinic Provides Care in Spanish

By Tom Eversole / November 11, 2022 / Board Updates

In alignment with its strategic plan, Orcas Island Health Care District wants to make sure that members of our community know that language is not a barrier to care at Island Health Primary Care – Orcas. Interpretation by phone is available and one of the clinic’s physician assistants is fluent in Spanish, see: Rachael Cleghorn, PA-C – Island Health

Servicios de interpretación de Island Health

Island Health tiene servicio de interpretación siempre que los pacientes y el personal lo necesiten.…

OIHCD Commissioners to Meet October 25th at 5pm

By Tom Eversole / October 23, 2022 / Board Updates

The Agenda and Materials (Board Packet) for the October 25, 2022 Board meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will be posted October 24^th. You can access the agenda and meeting materials at the link below.

Meeting Documents – Orcas Island Health Care District (orcashealth.org)…

OIHCD Commissioners to Meet October 19 at 5:30 p.m.

By Tom Eversole / October 18, 2022 / Board Updates

The Agenda and Materials for the October 19, 2022 Special Board Meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will be posted October 17. You can access the agenda and meeting materials at the link below.

Meeting Documents – Orcas Island Health Care District (orcashealth.org)…

Health District Seeks Comment on 2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan

By Tom Eversole / October 10, 2022 / Board Updates

Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) promotes the health of the Orcas community by funding island-appropriate facilities, services and staff. It works as a catalyst bringing together all health care stakeholders to support a community approach to care that addresses health care needs on the island.…

OIHCD Issues Request for Proposals

By Tom Eversole / October 7, 2022 / Board Updates

On September 27, Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) issued two separate requests for proposals for work to be done at the medical clinic located at 7 Deye Lane in Eastsound.

The District will replace its emergency power generator. The request for that work is located [here] The requirement to energize the clinic x-ray machine while on emergency power has been removed.…

OIHCD Commissioners to Meet September 27 at 5pm

By Tom Eversole / September 24, 2022 / Board Updates

The Agenda and Materials (Board Packet) for the September 27, 2022 Board meeting of the Orcas Island Health Care District (OIHCD) will be posted September 26^th. You can access the agenda and meeting materials at the link below.

Meeting Documents – Orcas Island Health Care District (orcashealth.org)…

Island Primary Care – Orcas welcomes pediatrician, Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH

By Tom Eversole / September 22, 2022 / Clinic Updates, Island Health Briefings

From Laura Moroney for Island Hospital September 21, 2022

ORCAS ISLAND, WA — Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH returns to Orcas Island to join Island Primary Care – Orcas after practicing for the past decade in California. Buxbaum received a Doctor of Medicine degree from Duke University and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.…

OIHCD Strategic Planning Continues

By Tom Eversole / August 24, 2022 / Board Updates, OIHCD News

At its August 23 meeting, the OIHCD Board received an update on new needs assessment data. Ms. Jody Carona of Health Facilities Planning and Design summarized findings from focus groups (listening sessions) designed for Spanish speakers and individuals with children. Four more interviews scheduled for next week will conclude this year’s data collection. PowerPoint…

After Hours Care on Orcas

By Tom Eversole / August 23, 2022 / Clinic Updates, Island Health Briefings

With support from Orcas Island Health Care District, Island Health has made considerable improvements in access to after-hours care. Here’s the information you need to know:

How-To Guide: After-Hours Care

If you’re experiencing a life-threatening event, such as a heart attack or stroke, call 9-1-1.…

GUÍA DE CÓMO HACERLO: ATENCIÓN FUERA DE HORARIO

By Tom Eversole / August 23, 2022 / Clinic Updates, Island Health Briefings

Si está experimentando un evento que pone en peligro su vida, como un ataque al corazón o un derrame cerebral, llame al 9-1-1.

Los residentes y visitantes de Orcas Island tienen acceso a atención fuera de horario los siete días de la semana para asuntos de salud urgentes que no pongan en peligro la vida.…