Community Update #2: Lopez Medical Clinic Transition

ByLopez Island Hospital District

From LIHD and CWMA

As previously announced, the University of Washington (UW) will not renew its contracts with the Lopez Island Hospital District (LIHD) and the Catherine Washburn Medical Association (CWMA) to operate the UW Medicine Lopez Island Clinic.
🔗 Read the full announcement: lopezislandhd.org

➤ What Does This Mean?

  • The UW Medicine Lopez Island Clinic will remain open through June 30, 2026.
  • LIHD and CWMA are working to secure a new clinic operator to begin immediately after the UW departs.
  • Lopez Island Physical Therapy runs independently, is not affiliated with the UW Clinic, and is not closing.

➤ Recent Updates

  • Transition Planning
    LIHD and CWMA are working with Jody Carona, a consultant specializing in rural health (Health Facilities Planning and Development), who will present a draft transition plan and timeline at a Special Meeting on June 23, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
  • Clinic Staff Engagement
    Meetings with clinic staff have begun to gather input and address concerns. LIHD is adjusting its meeting schedule to support staff participation.
  • Legislative Engagement
    LIHD and CWMA met with U.S. Representative Rick Larsen’s office to discuss how the transition may affect access to care on Lopez Island.

➤ Upcoming Public Meetings

📅 SPECIAL LIHD PUBLIC MEETING
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Lopez Island Family Resource Center & via Zoom Link
Focus: Presentation of draft Transition Plan & Timeline for identifying a new clinic partner/operator.
Public Comment Welcome
🔎 Agenda will be posted at least 24 hours in advance on LIHD website and Lopez Rocks.

📅 REGULAR LIHD BOARD MEETING📅 CWMA BOARD MEETING
Date: Wednesday, July 23Date: Tuesday, August 5
Time: 4:00 PMTime: 5:00 PM
Location: Lopez Island Family Resource Center & via Zoom Zoom Link Passcode: 468826 Location: Lopez Island Family Resource Center
Focus: Regular district business 

➤ How You Can Help

✔ Support Clinic Operations

  • Arrive on time (or early) for appointments
  • Use telemedicine when appropriate to reduce in-person traffic

🖥️ Telemedicine Resources

✔ Stay Informed and Involved

For questions or written comments:
Email LIHD Superintendent Edee Scriven at: superintendent@lopezislandhd.org

LIHD Commissioner contact info: https://lopezislandhd.org/contact/

CWMA contact info: CWMA@catherinewashburnmedical.org/contact-cwma/

Thank you for your patience and support. Together, we’re committed to securing a sustainable path forward for healthcare on Lopez Island.