San Juan Island faces unique challenges in meeting the healthcare needs of its residents. Our home care program, Village at Home, and San Juan Island EMS’ Community Paramedicine program, are working together to build a new model of care that bridges gaps and strengthens support for our neighbors through supportive home services. Community Paramedicine began…
In the work we do as a public hospital district, we have the privilege of supporting people in some of the most difficult times of their lives. Our services are directed at providing resources and care to vulnerable populations on San Juan Island. Below, you can learn about just a few of the services we…
There is so much need. We encounter this need every day, whether in the home care environment, the assisted living setting, or the emergency medical services (EMS) environment. So many people struggle, whether it’s a broken bone from a fall, the slow (or fast) progression of dementia, suffering from chronic illness, or just struggling to…
In April 2024, the District took over full responsibility for its financial operations. Prior to April 2024, we relied on the county to manage our finances, similar to other local taxing districts such as fire, library, and the port. Tasks such as managing our accounts, processing payments, and handling payroll, were previously done in collaboration…
Hospital District Update Last year was a big year for our District! We completed a massive renovation of Village at the Harbor. We started taking a limited number of Medicaid residents. We hired our first full-time maintenance employee. We promoted Tina Smith to run Village at the Harbor. We completed a feasibility study for the…