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Flu season is here. Protect yourself and your family.
Getting vaccinated is your best defense against the flu. A Providence Swedish primary care expert has advice to help you stay healthy. Watch the short video and learn more.
A labor of love: midwives offer comprehensive women's health care for every stage of life
Our midwives are committed to the healthiest pregnancy and best experience possible for birthing parents. And to supporting their patients of all ages in living their healthiest lives.
Teenage girls and depression
A clinical social worker at Swedish talks about depression in teenage girls and offers tips to help parents and caregivers provide support.
Asegúrese de que su botiquín de primeros auxilios contenga más que vendas y bacitracina
Un botiquín de emergencia bien provisto puede ayudarlo a tratar lesiones menores o brindar atención inmediata hasta que llegue ayuda profesional.
At Swedish, a blood test device is easing stress for newborns and their parents
Philanthropy-funded transcutaneous bilimeters spare babies additional pain and anxiety.
The art of healing
During cancer treatment, patient Sarah Greene found emotional support and liberation through the Swedish Cancer Institute's art therapy program. Learn more.
For patients with seizures, early detection means better outcomes
Providence Swedish is home to game changing seizure detection technology. Watch this short video to learn more about this significant advance in neurocritical care.
Understanding prostate cancer: risks, symptoms and prevention
Prostate cancer affects some 300,000 people in the United States annually. A Swedish urology expert offers guidance for protecting yourself.
A brighter future for pregnant people with substance use disorders
Swedish Ballard's Substance-Using Pregnant People program supports better outcomes for birthing parents and their babies.
Early surgical intervention gave one young patient a leg up
At 11 years old, Claire Banasky had corrective orthopedic surgery. Today she’s a Division 1 college athlete.
Make sure your first aid kit is more than bandages and bacitracin
A well-supplied emergency kit can help you treat minor injuries or provide immediate care until professional help arrives.
988, the free national mental health hotline, has connected with millions in crisis
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers care without judgement 24 hours a day by phone, text or chat.
Guidance to help your family cope in the wake of a national tragedy
News of catastrophic or violent events can take a toll on your mental health. A Providence Swedish behavioral health expert offers tips on caring for yourself and others.
Concussions account for 75% of all traumatic brain injuries. Learn the signs and symptoms, and why it’s so important to get care from a medical professional.
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.
Don't sleep on the importance of a good night's rest for your youngsters
Sleep is vital for kids, from tots to teens. Watch this short video to learn more from a Providence Swedish pediatrics expert.
New colon cancer blood test does not replace colonoscopies
The FDA has approved Guardant Health’s Shield test for colon cancer screening. Find out what it detects and why colonoscopies are still a priority.
For one patient, Providence Swedish's advanced cardiac care felt like magic
After Charlie Hogan received a game changing new pacemaker, his family's generous gift is ensuring that Providence Swedish remains home to some of the most advanced care anywhere.
Understanding erectile dysfunction
A urologist at Swedish Urology answers common questions about erectile dysfunction, outlines care options and shares prevention tips.
Is there a link between genetics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
Find out about the latest research linking inflammatory bowel disease to genetics and what it means for diagnosis and treatment.