Don’t Go it Alone: Access to Exceptional Care is contributed by WhidbeyHealth, and is published in the Fall/Winter 2023 Edition of Vibrant Senior Options Resource Guide Magazine.
We believe everyone on Whidbey Island deserves local access to care that is progressive, innovative and exceptional in healthcare. That’s why WhidbeyHealth is continually expanding our services with state-of-the-art equipment, cutting edge procedures and highly skilled providers to meet the needs of our diverse community.
Hospice Access to Care
WhidbeyHealth Hospice provides exceptional, compassionate, end-of-life care for people with terminal illness. We are committed to providing highly skilled symptom management and support for the terminally ill, while living their final months to the fullest. Our 5-Star CMS rated hospice program has been recognized as one of the few top programs in the state for outstanding quality of patient care and family-caregiver experience. WhidbeyHealth has been at the pinnacle of hospice care for over a year now – showing that rural healthcare can provide first-class care. WhidbeyHealth Hospice includes access to care in these areas:
- Pain management
- Symptom management
- Speech, physical, and occupational therapy
- Music therapy
Providing necessary medications, medical supplies and equipment - Home deliveries of patient medications
- Assistance with emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects of end-of-life
- Guiding family members on how best to care for the patient
- Short-term inpatient care when appropriate
- Respite for caregivers as needed
- Bereavement services and support for family members and loved ones
Our team supports patients and families with comprehensive expertise in the management of physical, emotional and spiritual needs. For most hospice patients, “comfort care” means spending the last months of their lives within familiar surroundings with family, friends, pets and relaxed routines.
Surgery & Joint Replacements
When expertise matters most our expert surgical teams bring the knowledge, skills, experience and state of the art equipment needed to ensure exceptional care and high-quality outcomes. Access to care includes both essential and elective services, including pre- and post-surgical consultations are available.
Total joint replacement has become one of the most popular surgeries available because of their high success rate and the huge impact on a patient’s overall quality of life. From early decision making through ‘boot camp,’ to your procedure, post-surgical recovery and rehab, the WhidbeyHealth Joint team is focused on making sure you have the best possible experience and outcome. To learn more about improving your quality of life with hip or knee replacement, call our Total Joint Replacement team at 360-240-4013 or visit our website for more information. www.whidbeyhealth.org/jointreplacement
Walk-In Clinics: Access to Care
When life’s minor illness and injuries need medical attention, our Walk-In Clinics in Clinton and Oak Harbor are open daily with diagnostic imaging and laboratory care available.
No appointment needed.
Don’t put your health on hold. Providing exceptional health care is the reason we are here.
www.whidbeyhealth.org/services/walk-in-clinics
WhidbeyHealth Medical Center
101 North Main Street
Coupeville, WA 98329
- North Island: 360-678-7624
- South Island: 360-321-5173
