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People at Island

Marilyn Brown brings passion for wound care to Island

ith 25 years’ experience in medical sales
Wand a passion for wound and skin care, Wound care at Island
Marilyn Brown has been named Director of the
Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center Using a multidisciplinary approach customized to fit each
(WCHMC) at Island Hospital. In this role she lever- patient’s medical needs along with the most advanced wound-
ages her unique knowledge and experience of healing techniques, the WCHMC staff treats patients with pres-
key wound-care supplies and technology as well sure ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, diabetic and non-heal-
as the latest thinking to solve complex problems ing wounds of all types.
utilizing enhanced collaboration to WCHMC’s multidisciplinary team Chronic, non-healing wounds may be caused by:
of experts. • Diabetes
Brown received her Associate degree in Business from Everett • Poor circulation
Community College and has worked with various companies such • Traumatic injury
as KCI, Hill-Rom, Medline, Sound Health Wound Management and • Radiation therapy and many other medical conditions.
MiMedx before joining WCHMC. She comes to WCHMC with a sales Non-healing wounds can occur when the oxygen level in
and marketing background. and around the wound falls below a level at which the body’s
Having extensive experience and knowledge of all sides of the normal healing process and ability to fight infection becomes
wound-care spectrum – technology, provider and patient – Brown impaired. These wounds require specialized wound care, at
says, “I am thrilled to be part of Island Hospital’s Wound Care & times including oxygen-therapy treatment.
Hyperbaric Medicine Center. Here, advanced treatments, such as
hyperbaric therapy, are used alongside advanced wound dressing Hyperbaric medicine
to achieve optimal healing. Dr. David H. Brown (no relation to The WCHMC has two spacious hyperbaric oxygen chambers
Marilyn) and the staff of dedicated nurses exercise great compassion equipped with the latest computer technology. Patients who
while helping patients and healing wounds. I am grateful to be part may benefit include:
of such an exemplary team.” • Those with selected non-healing wounds that have not
Brown makes her home in Snohomish, WA, with her husband of closed with conventional care
33 years. She enjoys camping and gardening and spending time • Cancer patients with tissue damage as a result of radiation
with her grandson. therapy
The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center is located in the • Those with advanced diabetic foot ulcers
Medical Arts Pavilion, at 1015 25th Street, Anacortes. For consulta- • Those experiencing chronic bone infections.
tions or appointments call (360) 899-4600.

Psychiatry & Behavioral Health welcomes new social worker

sychiatry & case management. In this role, she managed Psychiatry & Behavioral Health interdisciplin-
PBehavioral Health the legally blind and low-vision veterans pro- ary team that focuses on providing compre-
at Island Hospital is gram as well as provided support groups and hensive treatment to patients. “I am honored
pleased to welcome treatment plans for veterans. and excited to have the opportunity to con-
Medical Social Worker, She has also worked for multiple Joint Base tribute to personal and community wellness
Jennifer Kapolchok, to the Duty Stations as a Military Family Life through working at Island Hospital,” states
team. With a diverse Counselor, providing solution-focused coun- Kapolchok. “I am passionate about promoting
background in behavioral seling services to active-duty military mem-
health, Kapolchok will offer direct support bers and their families. Most recently and encouraging positive change in the lives
services and resources to individuals in need. Kapolchok worked for the Department of the of people, and enjoy working collaboratively
Kapolchok graduated Summa Cum Laude Navy at the Fleet and Family Support Center with others on important life goals.”
from the University of Alaska Anchorage as a Social Advocacy Clinical Counselor In her free time, Kapolchok enjoys spend-
School of Social Work in 2008, obtained her where she conducted therapy services to ing time with her two children, reading,
clinic license in 2012 and has been using her active duty sailors and their families. Part of exploring and participating in local activities
licensure to assist vulnerable and underserved her role included working as a case manager and seeking out new adventures.
populations ever since. Shortly after becoming for the Family Advocacy Program, working Psychiatry & Behavioral Health is located
a clinical social worker, Kapolchok worked for with military members affected by domestic in the Medical Office Building at 2511 M
the Department of Veteran Affairs in violence. Avenue, Suite G. Call (360) 299-4297 to make
Anchorage, providing crisis intervention and Kapolchok is a great addition to the an appointment.

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