Arooj Simmonds, M.D., chief medical officer at Providence Swedish, shares with us what drives her commitment to Providence Swedish and the communities we serve.
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Planning your game day menu? Check out these 12 healthy recipes for the 12th Man!
Swedish nutrition experts share some delish and healthy options that are bound to become fan favorites. Plus, this year's halftime show could help you save a life! Learn more.
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.
Struggling with anxiety ahead of the big game?
A Providence Swedish expert has a playbook to help Hawks fans have fun and manage game-day nerves. You got this 12s!
Cervical cancer is preventable. Get screened.
A Providence Swedish gynecological oncologist outlines the benefits of early vaccination and regular screenings to prevent cervical cancer. Learn more.
Honoring a legacy and investing in the future of inpatient care
With the Hughes Tower, named in honor of the Hughes family — led by Pat Hughes — and in memory of his late wife, Mary Ellen Hughes, Providence Swedish will reimagine care across the region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parents, it might be time to rethink this old standby for coughs, colds and allergies
Diphenhydramine, also known as Benadryl, has been a long-time go-to for parents. A Swedish expert says there are safer options. Learn more.
Options for menopause symptom relief are expanding
A new drug and updated hormone replacement guidance are gamechangers for women. A Swedish menopause expert explains.
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.
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments, childbirth, anemia, serious injuries, blood disorders, and more. Learn more.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: when sunshine gives way to shadows
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.