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Medical Center recommends continued immunizations

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Catalina Island Medical Center physicians are recommending that community members stay on track with their scheduled vaccinations in light of the recent whooping cough epidemic.
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Catalina Island Medical Center residents celebrate Independence Day

Saturday, July 17, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - As part of an on-going enrichment program, Catalina Island Medical Center Activities Director Linda Rhoutsong arranged an outing for CIMC residents Sara Mullen, Louis Ripple and Dodie Bogard to watch Avalon's Fourth of July parade.
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CIMC providers take part in school health fair

Monday, June 21, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Catalina Island Medical Center physician Dr. Monte Mellon and Medical Group Case Manager Christie Epperson, shown above at right, as well as several other staff members took time to meet with Avalon Schools students as part of the Children's Health Fair. Dozens of Avalon Schools students, as well as local preschoolers, were able to meet with several health care professionals and learn more about living a healthy life.
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Lions join Scouts in volunteering at CIMC

Thursday, May 13, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - 50 years ago, the Avalon Lions helped build a new, permanent hospital for Catalina. Crafting a stone retaining wall both behind and in front of the hospital, those long-ago Lions helped ensure that island's residents and visitors would have access to health care for generations to come.
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Community celebrates CIMC's 50th

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Thursday, May 13, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Hundreds of island residents and supporters converged on Falls Canyon Road May 13 to celebrate Avalon hospital's 50th anniversary. The birthday party-style celebration commemorated the opening of the hospital in 1960. Now known as Catalina Island Medical Center, the hospital has expanded over the years, but continues to serve patients in the original facility built by the hard work and dedication of hundreds of community members.
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Health Fair breaks attendance records

Wednesday, May 05, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - More people attended the Catalina Community Health Fair than ever before. Nearly 500 residents took the time to visit the fair, which was hosted by the Catalina Island Medical Center in the Casino Ballroom.
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Catalina Island Medical Center celebrates 50th anniversary

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Just over 50 years ago, a dedicated cadre of Islanders had a vision of Avalon with its own hospital.While medical care had been provided at various locations throughout town for decades, these visionaries saw the need for a new, permanent hospital - a place on its own land, where doctors could provide care and patients could turn to when they were in need.
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Health Fair to attract hundreds

One of Catalina's most popular events is also its healthiest.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Hundreds of individuals are expected to attend Catalina Island Medical Center's 2010 Catalina Health Fair on Thursday, April 15, in the Casino Ballroom.Dozens of free and low-cost health screenings will be available to the community, as will a number of informational booths about various health issues and topics.
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Nurse practitioner Diane Chamberlin joins CIMC

Catalina Island Medical Center patients have a new option for health care.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Nurse Practitioner Diane Chamberlin became part of the CIMC team this month. Chamberlin, who has been seeing patients three days a week, will be living on the island the first half of the week and returning to San Pedro the rest of the week. Educated at Cal State University Long Beach, she has been working at Harbor UCLA's Women's Health Care Clinic and at Little Company of Mary Women and Children's Clinic.
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Electronic tablets take center stage at CIMC

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND - Patients at Catalina Island Medical Center can now see one of the most dramatic changes in the transformation to electronic medical records. During patient visits, providers are now compiling information on electronic tablets rather than paper charts.
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Avalon Bakery & Donut Shop
Avalon Bakery & Donut Shop
Avalon Bakery and Donut Shop opens daily at 6a.m. and serves fresh baked donuts, croissants, cookies, muffins and bolios and fresh ground Kona coffee! Located 1/4 block from the Green Pleasure Pier, our goods are baked fresh daily and served fresh from our oven to your mouth! Avalon Bakery also serves cool and delicious ice cream and shakes, and we make custom cakes for all occasions. When you rise and shine early in Avalon, head to Avalon Bakery & Donut Shop for a cup of hot coffee, premium juices or herb and Chai tea and some fresh baked goodies. 122 Catalina Avenue - (310) 510-1199

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