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King County Public Hospital District 5 is the Vashon Health Care District, created by a vote of 70% of island residents in November 2019.

The Vashon Health Care District promotes the health of the residents of Vashon and Maury by supporting accessible quality health care through community partnerships, shared decision-making, transparency and responsible stewardship of resources. WHAT IS A PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT? Public Hospital Districts are community-created, governmental entities authorized by state law to deliver health servic

es—including but not limited to acute hospital care—to district residents and others in the districts’ service areas. Owned and governed by the local citizens, hospital districts tailor their services to meet the unique needs of their individual communities. The Vashon Health Care District has five elected Commissioners who are the governing body of the district. Along with the district Superintendent, Eric Jensen, they make all of the decisions about the operations of the district.

09/09/2026

Big thank you to Seattle Times for making the trip to Vashon and sharing what we’ve been working on to expand access to local health care.

We’re thinking outside the box about what health care can look like in a small island community and working with partners to find creative ways to bring more care closer to home. We are immensely grateful for our partnership with Vashon MIH • Non-Emergency Care and Vashon Island Fire and Rescue and look forward to all we can accomplish together.

Visit seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/facing-healthcare-gaps-vashon-island-expands-mobile-urgent-care/ to read the article in full.

09/03/2026

This year, VHCD helped fund three community circles on Vashon through Journeymen and Womenholdthekey: Boys Council, Men's Council, and Women's Circle.

Participants across all three programs reported feeling safer being themselves, more connected to others, and less alone. Parents saw real shifts in their kids' confidence and leadership at home. Women's Circle brought that same spirit across generations, pairing younger and older women and creating space for women at every life stage to be seen.

"For a teenage boy to have a group of peers being mentored by a group of trained men has been enormously helpful for our son," one parent wrote. "He's been shown an example of the kind of man he could be."

All three programs were offered tuition-free, removing cost as a barrier to belonging.

Read the full report:drive.google.com/file/d/1uI59wUNQ7MvzRyMOGY3q4yiDIFasJu55/view?usp=drive_link

08/20/2026

DispatchHealth sees more Medicare patients on Vashon than any other group they serve.

With point-of-care labs and after hours and weekend coverage, our island DispatchHealth team helps take pressure off the island’s healthcare system with quality care and dedicated providers – keeping residents on-island for care and reducing the necessity of off-Island travel.

Appointments can be booked via telephone at 253-617-4010 or online at the link in our bio.

08/12/2026

🍎Less than 2 weeks away from the Vashon Youth Health Fair! ⁠
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Do not miss our first-ever Youth Health Fair designed to help meet the back-to-school health care needs of Vashon youth. This free event offers dental screenings, school-required vaccinations, sports physicals, and resources on developmental and reproductive health, along with information about services offered by valued island organizations: Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS), the Dove Project, Mobile Integrated Health (MIH), the Vashon Food Bank, DispatchHealth, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Vashon Pharmacy, dentist Marc Langland, Journeymen, King County Library, Neighborcare Clinic, and Washington Poison Control.⁠
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A picnic lunch will be available for kids, along with outdoor activities all afternoon and chances to win prizes. ⁠
Questions: [email protected]⁠
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Parent or guardian consent required for all services.⁠
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07/24/2026

We are pleased to announce the newest member of the Senior Center team, Social Worker Christina Jordan!

Christina replaces Robyn Stover, a valued member of the Center since early 2025. Christina also serves as a Social Worker for Mobile Integrated Health (MIH), providing care directly to islanders in their homes.

Christina will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays for appointments and lunches. Call the Center at 206-463-5173 to schedule an appointment and learn more.

07/15/2026

Mark your calendars for the free Youth Health Fair Aug 21st, 12–4pm at the Food Bank!

Free dental screenings, school vaccines, sports physicals, and much more — plus a picnic-style lunch provided by the Food Bank, and outdoor fun for all!

Kids will have the opportunity to win prizes through our riddle book contest– pick up booklets at the event or visit sponsor booths at Strawberry Festival to get yours. Bring the completed booklet to the Health Fair for a prize.

A parent/guardian must be present for any medical procedures. Questions? Email [email protected].

07/14/2026

If you missed last Thursday's signing — VHCD and Vashon Island Fire & Rescue made it official: a three-year agreement to keep Vashon MIH on the island through 2028.

MIH has been out delivering care to residents since last year on interim funding; this locks in the long-term support. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Penny Farcy Training Building to celebrate with us.

07/08/2026

In accordance with RCW 42.30.080, notice is hereby given that King County Public Hospital District #5, dba
Vashon Health Care District, will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Penny Farcy Memorial Training Building at 10019 SW Bank Road (in the SMALL classroom)

The purpose of the meeting is:

Signing of the VHCD and VIFR Interagency Agreement funding the
MIH program. All VHCD Commissioners have been invited and thus may form a quorum.

NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN

06/26/2026

Mark Your Calendar: A Long Awaited Milestone for Vashon Health Care

On Thursday, July 9th at 4:00 PM, Vashon Island Health Care District and Vashon Island Fire & Rescue will formally sign a multi-year agreement securing the future of Mobile Integrated Health through 2028. The signing will take place at the Penny Farcy Memorial Training Building. The public is welcome to attend.

Two public taxing districts — a health care district and a fire department — are committing, in writing, to fund and deliver in-home medical care to Vashon residents for the next three years. A community-driven rural health care model built by and for this community.

MIH has been operating on interim funding for nearly a year, bringing a physician assistant, nurses, and a social worker directly to residents' homes. This signing formalizes that commitment.

What: MIH Interlocal Agreement Signing
When: Thursday, July 9 · 4:00 PM
Where: Penny Farcy Memorial Training Building

05/30/2026

A quick appreciation post for the Vashon community.

In a time of funding cuts and uncertainty, this island — its residents, its nonprofits, its health care organizations, and the dedicated people who show up every day — has woven together something remarkable: a community that takes care of each other.

A look at what that looks like in 2026:
🏥 Two primary care clinics
📋️ School-based clinic
🚑 Mobile urgent care, 365 days a year
🩺 Community-based care — coming to you, Monday–Friday
💬 Expanded behavioral health services
👩‍⚕️ Clinical pharmacy services
❤️ Support for uninsured and low-income residents

Thank you to all who have helped make this progress possible. This is what community-built health care looks like. There is still a lot to do, and we are proud to be a part of it.

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Vashon, WA
98070

Website

https://vashonhealthcare.org/

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