Superintendent Butler reported that the EMS had 145 calls in August, a record number. The EMS also had several training sessions in August. The Community Paramedicine Program is coordinating with Village at Home, with some shared clients.
PHD employees, commissioners, and volunteers took part in Sunday’s successful fundraiser for the San Juan Island Healthcare Foundation. This organization is a 501c3 organization dedicated to providing healthcare access to vulnerable islanders. The event at Saltwater Farm raised just under $100,000.
Village at the Harbor Director Tina Smith reported there are three units open at the Village. She does monthly “Talk with Tina” sessions with residents to keep them informed. The newly installed automatic doors have been well received by residents.
PHD 2025 budget allocated $5000 to the Prevention Coalition, but due to restructuring this entity no longer exists and the Family Resource Center has assumed their services. The Commissioners passed a resolution allocating the funds to the FRC.
The PHD is exploring an interlocal agreement with the county to provide supplemental maintenance for its 10 EMS emergency vehicles and civilian vehicles, in addition to its regular fleet service.
The 2026 budget will be presented at the October 22 regular meeting.
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