Join us for a talk and casual discussion at the next Tacoma Science Cafe.
Speaker: Dr. James Bowen, M.D., MS Center Neurologist and Medical Director
Talk: Multiple Sclerosis in the Pacific Northwest
Date: Tuesday, September 9
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Swiss Restaurant & Pub
1904 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma Washington
The Tacoma Science Caf� offers an opportunity to talk with professionals about science and technology research while in the comfort of a local pub.
Science Cafes are FREE, open to all ages, and no science background is required.
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Options for menopause symptom relief are expanding
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If you have a cervix, you can get cervical cancer
Talk to your physician about screening options and what's right for you, because testing and early detection save lives. Learn more.
When the news feels like a wave of tragedy and violence, you can help your kids feel safe
It’s important to acknowledge feelings about such events by talking about them—especially with your kids. A Swedish behavioral health expert offers guidance to help you. Learn more.
The Providence app offers world-class health care with human connection
The Providence app puts high-quality, personalized health care for you and your family right at your fingertips. Visit the App Store or Google Play and download it today.
Your blood donation can help save a life. Give today.
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A Providence Swedish behavioral health expert offers guidance that can help you move through the cloudy winter months without letting SAD get the best of you. Learn more.
Avocado toast isn't just for millennials
A Providence Swedish Registered Dietitian Nutritionist has guidance for keeping life healthy and delicious as we get older. Learn more.
"That genetic test saved my life."
Shavonne Tate thought genetic testing at Swedish could help her get to the root of a persistent skin condition. The screening led to a breast cancer discovery and lifesaving intervention. Learn more.
After an MS diagnosis, this sailor charted a new course
Faced with a life-changing condition, Jeanne Goussev continues to embrace new challenges with courage and tenacity. Learn more about her story and the world-renowned care at the Swedish MS Center.
A Sounders star stopped by Swedish with a hatful of holiday joy and cheer!
Seattle Sounders FC star Cody Baker holiday visit brought holiday fun to patients and caregivers. Plus, a look back at our partnership throughout an unforgettable year. Learn more.
The ER, urgent care or primary care? How to choose the right place for the right care.
How do you choose the right place to go when you need treatment for an illness or injury? Here's some helpful guidance from an emergency medicine doctor. Learn more.
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Providence Swedish’s hypertension clinic aims to reduce healthcare disparities with specialized treatment and targeted interventions. Learn more.
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A Swedish oncologist offers insight into the rare cancer that took the life of University of Washington soccer star Mia Hamant at just 21 years old. Learn more.