SAVING THE CLINIC: Health-care network Neighborcare of Seattle has agreed to take
over Vashon’s largest primary-care clinic, succeeding CHI Franciscan. The clinic was
scheduled to shut down for good Aug. 5.

Island leaders announced the news and provided some details on “Island Crossroads” Monday, Aug. 1. Host: Eric Pryne.

Guests: Longtime island physician Gary Koch, state Sen. Sharon Nelson and Tim
Johnson of the Vashon Maury Health Collaborative.