Island Health Care
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine • Edgartown, MA
About
Island Health Care (IHC) is a nonprofit federally qualified community health center serving Martha’s Vineyard, headquartered in Edgartown, MA. Key points: - Mission: equitable, high-quality, affordable health care with resources and support for social/economic needs; involved in public health leadership. - Network: part of a national system of health centers with common patient-centered standards and performance requirements. - Size and presence: employs 16 staff (+1 in the past year); operates 3 offices in the United States (all on Martha’s Vineyard), with HQ at 245 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539-6941. - Contact: help@ihimv.org; phone numbers (508) 939-9358 and (508) 939-8644. - Status and funding: active nonprofit in Hospitals and Health Care; about $50k in total funding. - Other notes: aliases include “island health care” and “island health”; LinkedIn presence with modest following.
Clinic Type
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Address
Island Health Care, Martha’s Vineyard, Dukes County, MA
Phone
(508) 939-9358
asearle@ihimv.org
Opening Hours
Open into the evening until 8:00 four days a week (Mon–Thu); after-hours nurse triage by phone overnight until 8:00 am
Website
Emergency Care
Tick-borne disease care and other urgent health concerns via same-day scheduling and after-hours support
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Not specified on page
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New Patient Packet
FAQs
What services does Island Health Care provide?
Primary care, oral health, counseling, prevention, patient advocacy, and more.
What services are offered?
Primary care, oral health, counseling, prevention, patient advocacy, and more.
Is same-day care available?
Yes, Island Health Care now offers same-day scheduled appointments for non-emergency health concerns. Available Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm.
How do I reach after-hours care?
After Hours & Nurse Triage: call (508) 939-9358 after 8:00 pm and select menu option 3.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp and LocalityBiz: Mixed, ranging from 1 to 2 stars in negative reviews, with positive testimonials found elsewhere (Very limited number of public platform reviews visible)
Patients praise
- Professional, kind, and patient staff
- Clean and quiet facility environment
- Timely appointment availability for some patients compared to other island providers
- Appreciation for independent, patient-centered care and attentive listening
Common complaints
- Communication difficulties, specifically regarding phone responsiveness and administrative follow-up
- Delays in receiving medical test results
"I tried to get the office manager to return my phone call and no one did... Do not come here."
— LocalityBiz review by Hattie Marshall"Clean, professional and quiet facility at a very convent location will understanding, patient and kind staff! Would highly recommend!"
— Yelp review (July 2026)"The most consistent thing I hear from patients is how surprised they are by the level of care our team provides. They talk about how they listen, ask thoughtful questions, and spend real time."
— Martha's Vineyard Times article citing patient feedbackSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Health: At what cost? - The Martha's Vineyard Times — Feb 4, 2026
- Health report highlights gaps in care - The Martha's Vineyard Times — Nov 12, 2025
- Primary care initiatives to ease pressure of waitlist - The Martha's Vineyard Times — Dec 2, 2025
- Vaccine bus returns to Vineyard - The Martha's Vineyard Times — Nov 6, 2025
- Prescribing Produce, Building Resilience - Bluedot Living — Oct 28, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The Town of Edgartown is a Massachusetts government agency established in 1671. It provides municipal services to Edgartown residents and operates with a small workforce (about 20 employees). Key leadership includes Human Resources Director James Robinson and Deputy Emergency Management Director Ryan Bottary. The town’s main address is 70 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539, with additional HQ at 9 Main St, Sutton, MA. The organization focuses on government administration and public services, and its contact numbers include 508-627-6100 and 877-550-8627. The site highlights general town information, governance, and departmental breakdowns but does not provide specific Health Department details. If you need health department services or contact, you may want to reach out via the listed main lines or visit the official site (edgartown-ma.us) for department-specific contacts.
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