Public Hospital District February 25, 2026
LWVSJ Observer Corps: SJC Public Hospital District #1 Regular Board Meeting, February 25, 2026
PIMC Semiannual Report: Charles Prosper, CEO of Peace Health’s Northwest network, presented the report (July-Dec 2025), along with Rachael Lucy, Director of Community Health. An updated CT scanner was installed, providing improved diagnostics for the ED and other physicians. Physical therapy services now include pelvic floor/urinary therapy. 88% of PIMC patients are from San Juan Island; 6% from Orcas/Lopez/Shaw and 6% out of SJC. Clinical excellence initiatives indicated a high level of patient satisfaction and safety measures were met. There was an increase in uninsured/underinsured patients, which is expected to go higher with the current health insurance status. Rachael Lucy described $200,000 in grants for community health, including the local food bank (food insecurity) and Family Resource Center. PIMC partnered with the FRC in a Mammogram Screening event to expand community preventative care.
The Commissioners approved the mid-year subsidy payment of $631,277 to PIMC . Mr. Prosper agreed to work with PHD to adjust the scheduled subsidy payments to coincide with PHD levy revenue from the county.
Superintendent Butler: The EMS yearly banquet recognized outstanding members: Kathleen Salinas, the Chief’s Award; Steve Alluise, EMT of the year; Remi Netherton, Rookie of the Year. All PHD employees now receive PEB health insurance, with better benefits and lower cost to PHD. In January, repair workers tracked down leaks in the EMS building and Village at the Harbor. EMS had 106 calls in January, its highest ever monthly count.
Tina Smith, Village at the Harbor: interviewing candidates for Assistant Executive Director. The Village passed its state survey. Currently there are 34 residents, with 3 units available.
Evan Perrollaz, Village at Home: Recorded its highest weekly billing at 360 hours. Working on a state approved remote caregiving program, and the ability to administer CMA testing on island.
PHD 2025 Annual Report: The Levy Lid Lift passage by 61% showed community’s commitment to preserving health care services. Revenue for Village at Home has substantially increased and Village at the Harbor has maintained high occupancy. EMS finalized a 3 year collective bargaining agreement for paramedics. The Community Paramedicine program, with its full time supervisor, is integrated with Village at Home. It has seen a 66% increase in patients.
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