Year in review: Point Roberts Public Hospital District

Despite some tumultuous meetings, Point Roberts Public Hospital District and our clinic had a successful 2024. As reported by SuperTrack Urgent Care, the clinic is serving more and more of our community – monthly office visits continue to gradually increase. This fall, the clinic had another successful seasonal flu vaccine program –and vaccines are still readily available for those under 65 and available in limited quantity for those over 65.

To accommodate staffing needs, the clinic has modified hours for the first time in many years. It now offers in-person appointments with physicians on Mondays (from 9 to 5 p.m. with Dr. Lary), Tuesdays (from 9 to 5 p.m. with Dr. Sean) and Wednesdays (from 9 to 5 p.m. with Dr. Evans). On Thursdays and Fridays from 9 to 2 p.m., RN Kim Kimerer can provide flu vaccines, B-12 shots, AC checks, and INR checks. Telemedicine appointments can be made with physicians in the Bellingham office every day of the week, including weekends.

For patients who need the service and cannot make the trip to Quest, blood draws are available at the clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 to noon. The clinic is also able to provide certain antibiotics (at no cost) and a variety of other medications (at low cost), to avoid the drive to Blaine, Ferndale or Bellingham. 

Mid-year, responding to vocal resident demand, the Point Roberts Hospital District and SuperTrack agreed to modify their contract to provide for three-year renewal terms. When the new term starts in January, it will run through 2027.

Finally, as we end the year, the hospital district is searching for a new superintendent – and gives its thanks to superintendent Barbara Wayland for many years of dedicated service.