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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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  • "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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  • "Sometimes you just need one person to believe in you."

    "Sometimes you just need one person to believe in you."

    The Theresa Jane Healthcare Careers Program provides innovative job training and mentorship to help underserved women begin careers in medicine. Learn more.

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  • PacMed's diabetes education classes empower patients with expert guidance and practical support

    PacMed's diabetes education classes empower patients with expert guidance and practical support

    PacMed, a member of the Providence Swedish family, is offering in person diabetes education classes led by registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Learn more.

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  • Providence Swedish honors the lifesaving generosity of organ donors

    Providence Swedish honors the lifesaving generosity of organ donors

    Caregivers across our campuses joined our award-winning transplant team to raise flags honoring April's annual Donate Life Month. Learn more and become an organ donor today.

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  • At Swedish, personalized, compassionate care for every pregnancy journey

    At Swedish, personalized, compassionate care for every pregnancy journey

    Providence Swedish doulas provide tailored, culturally-attuned care for mothers before, during and after childbirth. Learn more.

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  • A painful loss fuels this family's commitment to patients with blood cancers

    A painful loss fuels this family's commitment to patients with blood cancers

    Miles Schulze was a passionate, committed nurse at Swedish. After he lost his fight with lymphoma, his family is helping improve the odds for patients facing the same battle. Learn more.

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  • Take the first steps in care planning with an advance directive

    Take the first steps in care planning with an advance directive

    Your advance directive protects your loved ones, provides your care team with clarity and ensures that your health care wishes are honored. Learn more.

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  • Swedish's hypertension clinic helps patients manage a complex condition

    Swedish's hypertension clinic helps patients manage a complex condition

    This unique clinic supports patients with complex and uncontrolled hypertension, especially in underserved communities where patients have less access to this specialized care. Learn more.

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  • Patients are getting their music back at the Providence Swedish MS Center

    Patients are getting their music back at the Providence Swedish MS Center

    Learn how an MS Center volunteer is helping musicians with neurologic conditions overcome difficulties playing their instruments and experience the healing effects of music. Read 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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  • Why is Tik Tok talking about #adenovirus?

    Why is Tik Tok talking about #adenovirus?

    This group of common viruses typically causes mild cold or flu-like illness, but for some people the infection can be very serious. A Providence Swedish infectious disease specialist explains.

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  • On Cupid's Day, let love for your galentines and palentines shine

    On Cupid's Day, let love for your galentines and palentines shine

    This Valentine's Day, focus on love not romance to help enrich your relationships. A Swedish expert shares some guidance to make your day sweeter. Learn more.

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  • A life saved at the gym: How quick action, CPR and AED made the difference

    A life saved at the gym: How quick action, CPR and AED made the difference

    Providence Swedish cardiologist Neil Siecke, M.D., was working out when a pickleballer collapsed the gym's court. “The moment I saw him, I knew we didn’t have time to wait." Learn more.

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  • Narcan: a lifesaving tool you should know about

    Narcan: a lifesaving tool you should know about

    Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Knowing where to get it and how to use it can save a life. Learn more.

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  • Providence Swedish's growing program marks 100th liver transplant

    Providence Swedish's growing program marks 100th liver transplant

    The achievement highlights the continued growth of the liver transplant program and its expanding impact across the region. Learn more about this remarkable accomplishment.

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  • Hey 12s! You can cheer for the Hawks without sidelining your vocal cords.

    Hey 12s! You can cheer for the Hawks without sidelining your vocal cords.

    A Providence Swedish speech and language expert offers advice to help you spare your throat while you root for The Dark Side. Learn more.

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  • You can help prevent human trafficking

    You can help prevent human trafficking

    Trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to exploit individuals for labor, including commercial sex. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn how to keep your family safe.

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  • This isn't The Pitt, it’s real life

    This isn't The Pitt, it’s real life

    Watch the video and spend the day a Swedish Redmond ER doc. Learn more about getting the right care when and where you need it.

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  • Providence study: Trust gap drives shortfall in medical research diversity

    Providence study: Trust gap drives shortfall in medical research diversity

    Researchers aim to improve health outcomes by addressing barriers preventing racially and ethnically diverse communities from participating in medical studies. Learn more.

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