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We are dedicated to providing our community with comprehensive health resources and support to enhance the well-being of all Vashon residents. With the recent expansion of healthcare services on the island, it can be challenging to navigate your options. We’re here to help! 
We are excited to celebrate six months with DispatchHealth, providing urgent care on the island seven days a week, including holidays. Most insurance plans are covered, and new insurers are being added regularly. We are also thrilled to announce the expansion of Vashon Island Fire & Rescue’s Mobile Integrated Health program,  providing in-home nursing services at no cost to patients. MIH plans to add a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant to enhance services further. 
Vashon Pharmacy has expanded its offerings to include clinical care for managing chronic conditions and treating uncomplicated acute conditions, in addition to its traditional vaccination and medication-dispensing services. Sea Mar Clinic at Sunrise Ridge and Vashon Natural Medicine (VNM) provide primary care services throughout the week, with VNM also offering naturopathic care as part of its practice.
To simplify navigation of our island’s healthcare services, we have developed this 5-Part Care Continuum of Care. This quick reference guide is designed to help residents easily identify the appropriate provider for their specific health concerns. Print and save this document for easy access at home or in your office. We will keep this document updated as healthcare options expand on the island. 
Thank you for being a part of our vibrant Vashon community. Your health and well-being are our top priority. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the healthcare they need.

Introducing Compassionate Care

We are excited to announce that our Compassionate Care Initiative is now in effect, allowing eligible Vashon residents to access urgent care services through DispatchHealth via our partners at Vashon Youth and Family Services. Here’s how it works:
  • Call the Compassionate Care referrer at VYFS from 9-5 Monday-Friday at 206-688-8405 and explain your situation.
  • The referrer authorizes a visit from DispatchHealth.
  • DispatchHealth contacts you and sets up an appointment.
  • DispatchHealth provides your care.
  • DispatchHealth bills the Vashon Health Care District.
  • You schedule a visit with VYFS and provide the necessary financial information.
  • VYFS helps you sign up for available public or private insurance where eligible and able.

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Tim Johnson

My rather eclectic work history includes law enforcement and security, food manufacturing, distribution,  sales, brand development, project management, political campaign strategy and messaging, nonprofit leadership, retail operations, and local governance. Having worked on one health-related project or another on Vashon for close to fifteen years, returning to serve a District I helped create is the honor and challenge of a lifetime.

I thrive on connecting with people, ideas, opportunities, and solutions, and welcome your suggestions, questions, concerns, or critiques. Outside of public life, I enjoy golfing, playing drums (badly), cooking (surprisingly not badly), devouring a good novel, pampering pets, and exploring new and familiar urban and natural haunts.