The average age for a stroke is 65. But more young people, some in their late 20s to early 30s, are having strokes. Learn to recognize the symptoms of a stroke with the acronym FAST. Here’s what it stands for and what to do if you think you or someone else is having a stroke.
In 2024 alone, more than 150,000 patients received focused ultrasound treatments. Providence Swedish is home to the Northwest’s premier program. Watch the video to learn more.
A neuropsychologist at Swedish explains how memory works and shares tips on improving retention through focused attention and awareness.
In a recent study, a shingles vaccine showed promise in staving off dementia. A Providence Swedish expert explains.
A recent study sheds new light on the link between brain changes during pregnancy and postpartum depression.
These remarkable women bonded over their struggle with essential tremor. They chose different paths for treatment. Watch the video to learn more about movement disorder treatment at Swedish.
Join us for this free event on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Registration is required. Learn more.
Hudson Bangart was overtaken by dizziness and difficulty walking. A quick diagnosis and surgery for a rare brain and skull malformation got him up and moving again.
Pavle Repovic, M.D., Ph.D., has dedicated his career to caring for MS patients and slowing the disease’s progress. Learn more about Dr. Repovic’s vision for the country’s best MS Center.
Collaboration, innovation and commitment to our patients drive the development of revolutionary medicine. Philanthropy helps make it possible.
A Providence Swedish neurosurgeon answers common questions about this procedure and how it's used to treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement conditions. Learn more.
Essential tremor runs in their family. Providence Swedish neuroscience experts provided life-changing care. Watch the video at the end of the blog to learn more.
The term “baby brain” fails to capture the positive neurological changes pregnant and postpartum mothers experience. New research explains.
These tumors account for 30% of all brain and spinal cord tumors. Learn more from a Providence Swedish neurosurgeon.
Watch this video of recent online event and hear from experts and patients about how this advanced technology is changing lives.
A new report shows healthy habits improve your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia by up to 40%. A neuropsychologist shares what you should know. Watch this short video.
Dedication to best practices in life-saving stroke and diabetes care garners multiple Get With The Guidelines awards.
Watch video: Learn this simple method for recognizing stroke symptoms. It may help you save a life.
Swedish is the only hospital in the Puget Sound region using Ceribell, a portable device that helps speed diagnosis and treatment during neurological emergencies. Learn more.
Swedish is part of a trial that has shown significant promise for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s.
Virtual visits bring advanced care to more communities and relieve the strain and cost of traveling for many patients with MS.
