Note of Appreciation

To my island neighbors,

I wish to thank the many people who supported and encouraged me during this past election.  I have new friends and a deeper appreciation of the many islanders who unselfishly devote their time and efforts to serving each other.

I won’t be taking a seat on the 2016 Public Hospital District Board; however, my experiences in this six-month campaign will help me expand my personal efforts to secure lasting health care benefits for our island community.

This campaign has increased voter awareness of how EMS and PIMC contribute to the security and quality of all our lives. Hopefully this awareness will promote the general public’s enthusiastic support for both health care agencies.

EMS personnel just secured a new Chief who will lead them through the complex steps necessary for voter approval of the 2016 Levy request.

PIMC is already working on many fronts to deal with a broad range of health care needs identified by the August 2015 report of the Community Foundation.

Economic realities will continue to challenge all island medical providers but I’m very optimistic about the future outlook for health care in San Juan County.

Gratefully yours,
William E. Hancock MD

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