WOULD A NEW, INTEGRATED MEDICAL CENTER THAT INCLUDES A CLINIC, INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT CARE ON SAN JUAN ISLAND BEST SERVE OUR NEEDS?

Keeping more medical care local could:

• Reduce inconvenience and stress for patients and their loved ones
• Keep patient and family together
• Reduce out of pocket expenses
• Reduce the need for emergency off-island transport
• Provide expanded services in areas such as emergency care, diagnostics, and chemotherapy
• Respond more effectively to changes in population, medical needs and technological innovations
• Take advantage of the increasing role of tele-medicine for patient consultations, diagnostic imaging, and initial treatment of acute patients
• Improve efficiency of medical records transfers and continuity of care between on and off-island medical providers
• Offer increased job opportunities and educational services for Island residents
• Enhance family peace of mind.