Island Health provides November update
Island Health has provided an update on happenings at Island Primary Care – Orcas. Click on the link, available here, for the latest news.
Island Primary Care – Orcas welcomes pediatrician, Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH
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.… Read more »
After Hours Care on Orcas
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.… Read more »
GUÍA DE CÓMO HACERLO: ATENCIÓN FUERA DE HORARIO
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.… Read more »
Health Care District Receives Clinic Update
At its July 26 Board meeting, OI Health Care District Commissioners received an update on clinical services from Island Hospital (IH) administrative staff. Slides from the PowerPoint presentation are posted on the District’s website at: https://orcashealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Island-Primary-Care-Orcas-Update-07-26-22.pdf
The update presentation addressed questions board members have been asking in its joint operations committee with Island Health. Since… Read more »
GUÍA DE CÓMO HACERLO: ATENCIÓN FUERA DE HORARIO
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.… Read more »
Island Health Hosts June Events
From Rachel Lambert for Island Health Primary Care – Orcas
Island Health offers online cholesterol class
Join Registered Dietitian Amber Phillips for an informative 30-minute talk on small changes you can make to your diet beyond the standard advice to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol intake.… Read more »
After Hours Care at Island Health Clinic
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.… Read more »
New Machine Tops 1,100 X-rays
Island Primary Care – Orcas Medical Director, Dr. Frank James and Radiology Technician, Joy Cartisser are pictured with Ms. Fannie O’Leary beside the Orcas Island Health Care District’s new X-ray machine at the Island Health Primary Care – Orcas clinic.
This X-ray machine was made possible through a generous gift to the community by Ms.… Read more »
Partnership Improves Acute Care on Orcas
Improved working relationship between primary care and Orcas Island Fire & Rescue.
For the past year members of both the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) and the Island Primary Care – Orcas (IPC-O) clinic have been working closely to improve several elements of the care provided to the members of our community.… Read more »