Topic: Health & Wellness
San Juan Island Has 13 New COVID Cases, Majority From School Sports Breakout
Written on April 11, 2021 at 10:26 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update, and no confirmed positive cases under active monitoring on Orcas Island at this time. Lopez Island There are no new cases on Lopez Island since the last update, and no confirmed positive cases under active monitoring on Continue Reading
‘Don’t Travel, Don’t Host’: With San Juan Island COVID Cases Up, County Urges Restrictions
Written on April 8, 2021 at 7:09 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Due to a significant surge in positive COVID cases in the San Juan Island community, residents are instructed to take the following actions to prevent further spread. Immediately limit high-risk indoor contact with those outside of your household. This includes vehicles, workspaces, socializing between children, and other sources of prolonged high-risk Continue Reading
County, Nonprofits Host Mobile Dental Visits On San Juan, Orcas, Lopez
Written on April 6, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Residents of San Juan County who don’t have dental insurance or who are covered by Medicaid, which is called Apple Health in Washington, can get free or reduced-cost dental care at upcoming mobile clinics on each of the islands. This is a public-private partnership making dental care available. Data from 2019 Continue Reading
Should You Travel During Spring Break? San Juan County Provides Advice
Written on April 4, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Cases are rising across the United States, Washington and here in San Juan County. No one knows for sure how steep this next wave of cases will be or how long it will last. The expectation is that it could be severe (variants + very relaxed precautions = more COVID), but Continue Reading
Registration For COVID Vaccinations On San Juan Opens Monday
Written on April 3, 2021 at 10:59 pm, by Hayley Day
Lopez, Orcas Vaccinations Available At Local Providers From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first dose vaccine appointments at 9 a.m., Monday, April 5. These appointments will be for San Juan Island. Lopez doses will be administered by Lopez Island Pharmacy and Orcas doses will be given Continue Reading
County Quarantines Elementary School Cohort, 16 San Juan High Schoolers
Written on April 3, 2021 at 10:51 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Island School District San Juan Island School District would like to thank San Juan County Health and Community Services for their quick response and attention to details about managing COVID-19 exposure in the public schools. Upon learning that there were three potential cases of COVID-19 that had been diagnosed in the past Continue Reading
County Reports 10 New COVID Cases On San Juan, Zero On Orcas, Lopez
Written on April 3, 2021 at 10:47 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, March 26, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 131 to 141. There are 56 close contacts of positive cases currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update. There are no confirmed positive Continue Reading
All Adults Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine In Washington April 15
Written on March 31, 2021 at 9:53 pm, by Hayley Day
Ages 16 and Up Can Get Vaccinated From Gov. Jay Inslee’s Office Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee announced March 31 that effective April 15, all Washingtonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Over the past four months, since Washington began administering doses of the vaccination, the state Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth Fish Tacos Available Friday
Written on March 31, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Fish for Teeth From 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, April 2, enjoy a legendary fish taco from Fish for Teeth. They’re actually burritos. They’re delicious and made with flakey white rockfish sustainably harvested off the Washington coast, Pablito’s salsa, Tillamook cheese, fresh greens, and a squeeze of lime, all assembled with love from a Fish Continue Reading
First-dose COVID Vaccine Registration Opens Monday
Written on March 28, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first-dose vaccine appointments at 9 a.m., Monday, March 29. These clinics will be on Orcas and San Juan Island. Lopez doses will be administered by Lopez Pharmacy. Those who are eligible and wish to register for an appointment should Continue Reading
Pam Hutchins Retires From San Juan Public Hospital District
Written on March 28, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Island EMS The retirement announcement of Superintendent Pamela Hutchins on March 25, marks the end of a critical era for the San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1. First hired in April 2005 as the financial officer for the old Inter Island Medical Center, she played a role there until it Continue Reading
One New COVID Case On San Juan, One On Lopez
Written on March 27, 2021 at 1:47 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, March 19, the total cases in San Juan County have increased from 129 to 131. There are nine close contacts of positive cases currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update and no confirmed positive Continue Reading
PeaceHealth To Distribute 80 First-Dose COVID Vaccines This Week
Written on March 26, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From PeaceHealth PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor will have 80 primary doses of the Moderna vaccine to distribute this week. PeaceHealth is now vaccinating individuals in the 1B1 and 1B2 categories per state eligibility guidelines at its clinic scheduled for Thursday, March 25. No affiliation with PeaceHealth is required. People in these Continue Reading
Demand Lowers For COVID Vaccines In San Juans As State Increases Eligibility
Written on March 24, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County In a welcome sign of progress, the vaccine registration window on Monday, March 22, had slots available for almost five hours after opening. While the outreach to those who are eligible but not yet vaccinated continues, this decreased demand indicates the appropriateness of expanding eligibility further. As per a recent decision Continue Reading
Ferry Workers Eligible For Vaccine, WSF Reminds Travelers To Limit Trips
Written on March 22, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Washington State Ferries Please continue to limit ferry travel to essential trips. Despite increasing COVID-19 vaccinations and lower case numbers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends we delay travel if possible. That’s why we continue to ask the public to limit rides on our ferries to essential purposes only. If you Continue Reading
PeaceHealth To Receive 50 First-Dose COVID Vaccines This Week
Written on March 20, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From PeaceHealth On March 17, the Washington State Department of Health expanded vaccination to people in the Phase 1B Tier 2 eligibility category. This category includes high-risk critical workers who work in certain congregate settings: agriculture; fishing vessel crews; food processing; grocery stores; corrections; prisons, jails or detention centers; public transit; remaining first responders, and Continue Reading
San Juan County COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Opens Monday
Written on March 19, 2021 at 9:54 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first dose vaccine appointments on at 9 a.m., Monday, March 22. These clinics will be on Orcas and San Juan Island. Those who are eligible and wish to register for an appointment should go to www.sanjuanco.com/1737/COVID-Vaccine-Info at 9 a.m., Continue Reading
No New COVID-19 Cases In San Juan Islands For Fourth Consecutive Week
Written on March 19, 2021 at 9:45 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, March 12, total cases in San Juan County have remained steady at 129. There are zero close contacts of a positive case currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update and no confirmed positive cases under Continue Reading
County Explains Increased Vaccine Eligibility and Reopening
Written on March 19, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County As most are aware until now vaccine eligibility has primarily been limited to medical providers, K-12 and child care providers, and those over the age of 65. As of March 17, eligibility has been expanded to the following groups (Phase 1b, Tier 2): Those who are pregnant and over the age Continue Reading
You’ve Been Vaccinated – Now What?
Written on March 15, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The recent CDC guidance for fully vaccinated individuals provides clear and concise information for those lucky enough to be vaccinated. This information is only for fully vaccinated individuals, which is two weeks after your final dose. If you are fully vaccinated, you may: Visit indoors and unmasked with other vaccinated individuals. Continue Reading
New Chief Administrative Officer At Peace Island Medical Center
Written on March 15, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From PeaceHealth Charles Prosper, chief executive for PeaceHealth in the Northwest, announced the appointment of Jack Estrada as the chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Estrada had been acting as interim CAO since Mary Anne Keane departed PeaceHealth last summer. Estrada has been in leadership positions at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Continue Reading
San Juan County Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Monday
Written on March 12, 2021 at 7:45 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first dose vaccine appointments at 9 a.m., Monday, March 15. Those who are eligible and wish to register for an appointment should go to this website at 9 a.m., Monday, March 15. There will be links clearly marked for Continue Reading
San Juan Island Has 13 New COVID Cases, Majority From School Sports Breakout
Written on April 11, 2021 at 10:26 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update, and no confirmed positive cases under active monitoring on Orcas Island at this time. Lopez Island There are no new cases on Lopez Island since the last update, and no confirmed positive cases under active monitoring on Continue Reading
‘Don’t Travel, Don’t Host’: With San Juan Island COVID Cases Up, County Urges Restrictions
Written on April 8, 2021 at 7:09 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Due to a significant surge in positive COVID cases in the San Juan Island community, residents are instructed to take the following actions to prevent further spread. Immediately limit high-risk indoor contact with those outside of your household. This includes vehicles, workspaces, socializing between children, and other sources of prolonged high-risk Continue Reading
County, Nonprofits Host Mobile Dental Visits On San Juan, Orcas, Lopez
Written on April 6, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Residents of San Juan County who don’t have dental insurance or who are covered by Medicaid, which is called Apple Health in Washington, can get free or reduced-cost dental care at upcoming mobile clinics on each of the islands. This is a public-private partnership making dental care available. Data from 2019 Continue Reading
Should You Travel During Spring Break? San Juan County Provides Advice
Written on April 4, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Cases are rising across the United States, Washington and here in San Juan County. No one knows for sure how steep this next wave of cases will be or how long it will last. The expectation is that it could be severe (variants + very relaxed precautions = more COVID), but Continue Reading
Registration For COVID Vaccinations On San Juan Opens Monday
Written on April 3, 2021 at 10:59 pm, by Hayley Day
Lopez, Orcas Vaccinations Available At Local Providers From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first dose vaccine appointments at 9 a.m., Monday, April 5. These appointments will be for San Juan Island. Lopez doses will be administered by Lopez Island Pharmacy and Orcas doses will be given Continue Reading
County Quarantines Elementary School Cohort, 16 San Juan High Schoolers
Written on April 3, 2021 at 10:51 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Island School District San Juan Island School District would like to thank San Juan County Health and Community Services for their quick response and attention to details about managing COVID-19 exposure in the public schools. Upon learning that there were three potential cases of COVID-19 that had been diagnosed in the past Continue Reading
County Reports 10 New COVID Cases On San Juan, Zero On Orcas, Lopez
Written on April 3, 2021 at 10:47 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, March 26, total cases in San Juan County have increased from 131 to 141. There are 56 close contacts of positive cases currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update. There are no confirmed positive Continue Reading
All Adults Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine In Washington April 15
Written on March 31, 2021 at 9:53 pm, by Hayley Day
Ages 16 and Up Can Get Vaccinated From Gov. Jay Inslee’s Office Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee announced March 31 that effective April 15, all Washingtonians over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Over the past four months, since Washington began administering doses of the vaccination, the state Continue Reading
Fish For Teeth Fish Tacos Available Friday
Written on March 31, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Fish for Teeth From 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, April 2, enjoy a legendary fish taco from Fish for Teeth. They’re actually burritos. They’re delicious and made with flakey white rockfish sustainably harvested off the Washington coast, Pablito’s salsa, Tillamook cheese, fresh greens, and a squeeze of lime, all assembled with love from a Fish Continue Reading
First-dose COVID Vaccine Registration Opens Monday
Written on March 28, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first-dose vaccine appointments at 9 a.m., Monday, March 29. These clinics will be on Orcas and San Juan Island. Lopez doses will be administered by Lopez Pharmacy. Those who are eligible and wish to register for an appointment should Continue Reading
Pam Hutchins Retires From San Juan Public Hospital District
Written on March 28, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan Island EMS The retirement announcement of Superintendent Pamela Hutchins on March 25, marks the end of a critical era for the San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1. First hired in April 2005 as the financial officer for the old Inter Island Medical Center, she played a role there until it Continue Reading
One New COVID Case On San Juan, One On Lopez
Written on March 27, 2021 at 1:47 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, March 19, the total cases in San Juan County have increased from 129 to 131. There are nine close contacts of positive cases currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update and no confirmed positive Continue Reading
PeaceHealth To Distribute 80 First-Dose COVID Vaccines This Week
Written on March 26, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From PeaceHealth PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor will have 80 primary doses of the Moderna vaccine to distribute this week. PeaceHealth is now vaccinating individuals in the 1B1 and 1B2 categories per state eligibility guidelines at its clinic scheduled for Thursday, March 25. No affiliation with PeaceHealth is required. People in these Continue Reading
Demand Lowers For COVID Vaccines In San Juans As State Increases Eligibility
Written on March 24, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County In a welcome sign of progress, the vaccine registration window on Monday, March 22, had slots available for almost five hours after opening. While the outreach to those who are eligible but not yet vaccinated continues, this decreased demand indicates the appropriateness of expanding eligibility further. As per a recent decision Continue Reading
Ferry Workers Eligible For Vaccine, WSF Reminds Travelers To Limit Trips
Written on March 22, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From Washington State Ferries Please continue to limit ferry travel to essential trips. Despite increasing COVID-19 vaccinations and lower case numbers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends we delay travel if possible. That’s why we continue to ask the public to limit rides on our ferries to essential purposes only. If you Continue Reading
PeaceHealth To Receive 50 First-Dose COVID Vaccines This Week
Written on March 20, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From PeaceHealth On March 17, the Washington State Department of Health expanded vaccination to people in the Phase 1B Tier 2 eligibility category. This category includes high-risk critical workers who work in certain congregate settings: agriculture; fishing vessel crews; food processing; grocery stores; corrections; prisons, jails or detention centers; public transit; remaining first responders, and Continue Reading
San Juan County COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Opens Monday
Written on March 19, 2021 at 9:54 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first dose vaccine appointments on at 9 a.m., Monday, March 22. These clinics will be on Orcas and San Juan Island. Those who are eligible and wish to register for an appointment should go to www.sanjuanco.com/1737/COVID-Vaccine-Info at 9 a.m., Continue Reading
No New COVID-19 Cases In San Juan Islands For Fourth Consecutive Week
Written on March 19, 2021 at 9:45 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County Since the last update on Friday, March 12, total cases in San Juan County have remained steady at 129. There are zero close contacts of a positive case currently in active quarantine. Orcas Island There are no new cases on Orcas Island since the last update and no confirmed positive cases under Continue Reading
County Explains Increased Vaccine Eligibility and Reopening
Written on March 19, 2021 at 5:00 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County As most are aware until now vaccine eligibility has primarily been limited to medical providers, K-12 and child care providers, and those over the age of 65. As of March 17, eligibility has been expanded to the following groups (Phase 1b, Tier 2): Those who are pregnant and over the age Continue Reading
You’ve Been Vaccinated – Now What?
Written on March 15, 2021 at 5:30 am, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County The recent CDC guidance for fully vaccinated individuals provides clear and concise information for those lucky enough to be vaccinated. This information is only for fully vaccinated individuals, which is two weeks after your final dose. If you are fully vaccinated, you may: Visit indoors and unmasked with other vaccinated individuals. Continue Reading
New Chief Administrative Officer At Peace Island Medical Center
Written on March 15, 2021 at 4:30 am, by Hayley Day
From PeaceHealth Charles Prosper, chief executive for PeaceHealth in the Northwest, announced the appointment of Jack Estrada as the chief administrative officer for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center. Estrada had been acting as interim CAO since Mary Anne Keane departed PeaceHealth last summer. Estrada has been in leadership positions at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Continue Reading
San Juan County Opens COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Monday
Written on March 12, 2021 at 7:45 pm, by Hayley Day
From San Juan County San Juan County Health and Community Services will be opening registration for first dose vaccine appointments at 9 a.m., Monday, March 15. Those who are eligible and wish to register for an appointment should go to this website at 9 a.m., Monday, March 15. There will be links clearly marked for Continue Reading