Public Hospital District #1 Regular Meeting August 26, 2026
LWVSJ Observer Corps*: Public Hospital District # 1 August 26, 2026
Peace Health Northwest CEO Charles Prosper presented the semi -annual report on Peace Island Medical Center, January –June 2026. He highlighted updated equipment and services: a new CT scanner offering greater reliability and expanded capability; and expanded physical therapy services that include pelvic floor therapy. Clinic, ED, and imaging services have increased. 90% of patients are from the district; 6% are from elsewhere in the county and 4% are from out of county. PIMC has partnered with the Family Resource Center for sports physicals and vaccines, and assisted in operation of dental clinics throughout the county.
The Commissioners approved a semi-annual subsidy of $674,757 to Peace Health.
Evan Perrollaz, Director of Village at Home, introduced Mark Wilber, the new social worker. Wilber is focusing on mental health related care in coordination with Community Paramedicine. Village at Home has hired additional staff and has 34 patients.
Superintendent Butler noted that EMS Chief Administrator TJ Bishop has resigned and will be leaving in September. A new Executive Director of Village at Home will begin in October and Evan Perrollaz will continue his role as PHD Deputy Superintendent. A new hire for the vacant PHD administrative clerk position will begin in mid September. Butler commended EMS and the multiple medical and first responder agencies that coordinated a mass casualty response in the Kenmore Air crash near Sucia Island on July 23.
Superintendent Butler presented a three-year plan for EMS, Village at the Harbor, and Village at Home. The plans do not address budget issues. EMS is looking at updating equipment, staff and future retirements, and building needs. Village at Harbor provides the only assisted living facility on the island; it faces replacement/repair of equipment and facilities, and the feasibility of building expansion or replacement. Village at Home provides the only licensed home care provider on the island; it does not include medical services. The plan addresses the needs and challenges of services expansion, as well as administrative structure issues. The full reports can be accessed at: https://sjcphd1.org/meeting. (meetings 2026, August 26).
The Commissioners voted to approve the three year plans.
Public Access: EMS Paramedic Margaret Longlie invited Commissioners to visit the EMS and get to know the personnel and their roles.
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