Primary Care

Expert opinions and insights on methods to ensure you and your little ones grow up healthy and strong

  • Los casos de tos ferina están alcanzando niveles históricos desde la pandemia

    Los casos de tos ferina están alcanzando niveles históricos desde la pandemia

    La vacunación es la mejor manera de protegerse y proteger a su familia, así que procure que todos los miembros de su familia estén vacunados.

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  • Las vacunas no son solo para niños. Proteja su salud a cualquier edad.

    Las vacunas no son solo para niños. Proteja su salud a cualquier edad.

    Su equipo de atención médica puede ayudarlo a decidir qué vacunas son adecuadas para usted y cuándo ponérselas.

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  • Whooping cough is making a comeback. Here’s what you should know.

    Whooping cough is making a comeback. Here’s what you should know.

    Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have tripled since last year. A Providence Swedish pediatrician has guidance for protecting your family.

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  • En Providence Swedish, brindamos la mejor atención para niños de todas las edades

    En Providence Swedish, brindamos la mejor atención para niños de todas las edades

    KING 5 de Seattle recibió a algunos de nuestros especialistas pediátricos, quienes hablaron sobre la atención de clase mundial que brindamos a niños. Vea estos breves videos.

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  • Don't scratch that! Tips for managing summer's bug bites

    Don't scratch that! Tips for managing summer's bug bites

    A Providence Swedish expert offers advice for identifying bites and when to seek medical attention.

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  • Vaccinations help your kids stay healthy now and in the future

    Vaccinations help your kids stay healthy now and in the future

    Watch video: Vaccines and boosters help kids thrive. A Swedish pediatric expert explains.

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  • Vaccinations aren't just for kids. Protect your health at every age.

    Vaccinations aren't just for kids. Protect your health at every age.

    Your care team can help you decide which immunizations are right for you and when to get them.

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  • H 2 Oh man it’s hot! Tips for staying safe when you're outdoors in high temps.

    H 2 Oh man it’s hot! Tips for staying safe when you're outdoors in high temps.

    Watch video. Dehydration is one of the most common causes of heat illness. If you're enjoying a last-minute summer jaunt to a warm climate, be sure to drink up.

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  • Keep your kids safe and healthy this summer

    Keep your kids safe and healthy this summer

    A Swedish expert offers guidance to keep the family fun going all summer long.

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  • An Ultimate Frisbee star shares tips from his health and wellness playbook

    An Ultimate Frisbee star shares tips from his health and wellness playbook

    Tommy Li, from the Providence Swedish-sponsored Seattle Cascades, shares some best practices to help men prioritize their health.

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  • There's a new treatment for urinary tract infections. What should you know?

    There's a new treatment for urinary tract infections. What should you know?

    The antibiotic, pivmecillinam, has been used in Europe for over four decades as the primary treatment for uncomplicated UTIs.

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  • Achieve your fitness goals with these tips from an Ultimate Frisbee pro

    Achieve your fitness goals with these tips from an Ultimate Frisbee pro

    Kaitlynne "Bunz" Roling, from the Swedish-sponsored Seattle Tempest, shares how she prioritizes and maintains her health.

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  • Full speed ahead for prostate cancer detection and treatment

    Full speed ahead for prostate cancer detection and treatment

    Major advances include more tailored, targeted therapies and a significantly improved experience for patients.

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  • Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Online influencers say the mineral cures everything from gut issues to ADHD. A Swedish expert weighs in on the claims from Tik Tok docs.

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  • The best time to find a primary care practitioner is when you don’t need one

    The best time to find a primary care practitioner is when you don’t need one

    Establishing a relationship before it's urgent helps ensure personalized care and more options for visits.

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  • Try Dry January for a physical and mental health reset

    Try Dry January for a physical and mental health reset

    Advice from a Swedish expert that can help you change your relationship with alcohol.

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  • At Swedish, the very best care for every woman at every stage of life

    At Swedish, the very best care for every woman at every stage of life

    Seattle’s KING 5 TV hosted a panel of Providence Swedish women’s health experts for a series of conversations about the extensive, world-class women’s health-care available to our patients.

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  • Protect yourself from the flu

    Protect yourself from the flu

    Our experts explain how flu shots work and offer tips for avoiding the flu this season.

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  • Handwashing Awareness Week: Soap and water save lives

    Handwashing Awareness Week: Soap and water save lives

    With COVID-19, influenza and RSV rates on the rise, handwashing is critical in preventing the spread of illness.

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  • When should you get your first mammogram?

    When should you get your first mammogram?

    With rates of breast cancer increasing in younger women, screening guidelines are changing. Learn when you should receive your first mammogram.

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