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  • Seattle World Cup CEO opens up about his life-saving brain surgery at Providence Swedish

    Seattle World Cup CEO opens up about his life-saving brain surgery at Providence Swedish

    Watch the video: Peter Tomozawa was "powering through" a severe headache. His doctor rightly suspected something more serious. A care team launched into action and saved Tomozawa's life.

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  • Learn how one Swedish doc keeps pro rugby players in championship form

    Learn how one Swedish doc keeps pro rugby players in championship form

    The Seattle Seawolves had a near-perfect season. Read more about what it takes to keep players in this rough-and-tumble sport ready to take the pitch.

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  • Guys, take it from the coach of Seattle Sounders FC, health screenings can help you stay ahead of the game

    Guys, take it from the coach of Seattle Sounders FC, health screenings can help you stay ahead of the game

    Coach Brian Schmetzer shares the lessons that came with losing his father to cancer and how they inform his relationship with players and his own health. Read more.

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  • Meet the little gorilla who made a big entrance with help from some Swedish caregivers

    Meet the little gorilla who made a big entrance with help from some Swedish caregivers

    When one of the Woodland Park Zoo's lowland gorilla moms faced delivery complications, a team that included a Providence Swedish caregivers performed a c-section to help deliver a healthy baby boy.

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  • Your eyes need SPF too. Learn why UV protection for your eyes matters in the summer — and all year long.

    Your eyes need SPF too. Learn why UV protection for your eyes matters in the summer — and all year long.

    A PacMed expert explains how prevention starts with everyday habits that can reduce your risk of developing eye conditions linked to sun exposure. Read more.

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  • World Cup, concerts and festivals: An ER doctor’s guide to staying safe this summer

    World Cup, concerts and festivals: An ER doctor’s guide to staying safe this summer

    Seattle's gearing up for a busy couple of months, with plenty of events that will bring out the crowds. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and in the mix all summer long. Learn more.

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  • What are the signs of heat stroke?

    What are the signs of heat stroke?

    A Swedish expert offers advice on recognizing and treating heat-related injuries.

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  • Your blood donation can help save a life. Give today.

    Your blood donation can help save a life. Give today.

    Saving lives is not just for superheroes. And it doesn’t require leaping tall buildings, X-ray vision or a cape. Sometimes, it's as simple as becoming a blood donor. Learn more.

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  • Hey, Debbie Downer. Giving life’s sunny side a look might help protect your brain.

    Hey, Debbie Downer. Giving life’s sunny side a look might help protect your brain.

    New research suggests that a positive outlook may help lower dementia risk. A Providence Swedish expert offers insights into how these findings can change our approach to brain health. Learn more.

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  • Why the Vitamin K shot is a vital part of your newborn's safety net

    Why the Vitamin K shot is a vital part of your newborn's safety net

    Providence Swedish experts explain why this routine shot is critical for protecting your baby from a rare but serious bleeding condition during their first months of life. Learn more.

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  • Hantavirus: What should you know?

    Hantavirus: What should you know?

    There’s currently no public health threat in our communities, but we are continuing to monitor the situation. Learn more.

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  • How we’re making a difference: the Providence Swedish Annual Report

    How we’re making a difference: the Providence Swedish Annual Report

    In 2025, Providence Swedish provided $534 million to meet community needs while strengthening our Mission. Read our blog to learn more about this extraordinary work.

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  • Do you know about meningiomas?

    Do you know about meningiomas?

    Learn more about this common and treatable type of brain tumor and the advanced care offered by experts at the Providence Swedish Neuroscience Institute.

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  • The healing power of generosity

    The healing power of generosity

    After Blake Pottle died, his family created The Blake Pottle Foundation to honor him and continue the generosity he lived by. Learn more.

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  • Learning how to build good boundaries can help you build great relationships

    Learning how to build good boundaries can help you build great relationships

    Many of us confuse expectations and boundaries. A Swedish expert highlights the differences and offers self-care tips to strengthen our connections in every area of life. Learn more.

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  • You don’t have to go through it alone: Support for postpartum mental health

    You don’t have to go through it alone: Support for postpartum mental health

    Providence Swedish offers the region’s only in-person perinatal mental health day program where babies are encouraged to attend alongside their parent. Learn more.

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  • After 16 months of hell, back from the brink of death

    After 16 months of hell, back from the brink of death

    Providence Swedish's organ transplant team helped this patient rewrite his life's script. Though his journey was much longer than expected, he shares his story in hope of helping others. Learn more.

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  • Is a C-section the right choice for you?

    Is a C-section the right choice for you?

    A Swedish maternal and fetal medicine expert offers some guidance for when this common and safe procedure might fit into your birth plan. Learn more.

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  • Regular GYN care is essential for lifelong wellness

    Regular GYN care is essential for lifelong wellness

    At every stage of life, there are important topics to cover with your GYN. A Providence Swedish gynecologist has some guidance for getting the most out of your visits. Learn more.

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  • "I call it the Disneyland experience, because it's such a roller coaster of emotions."

    "I call it the Disneyland experience, because it's such a roller coaster of emotions."

    At Swedish Issaquah, NICU RN Liberty Rivera cares for babies and their families during some of life's most uncertain moments. Learn more.

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