50-year history at a glance

Published October 18, 2012 / by Steve Berentson

Look to the centerfold of the latest issue of Island Hospital “Heartbeats” magazine to see a fascinating “condensed history” of the public hospital established here in 1962. Visit the newly-designed hospital website to learn more, not only about history but about current events: http://www.islandhospital.org/

About Steve Berentson
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.

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