Congratulations to Niamh O'Connell and Wyatt Powell, who are the proud parents of Seattle’s first baby born in 2014. Killian Powell was born at 12:51 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Swedish First Hill.
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Innovative program empowers women to strengthen brain health
The innovative new Women’s Brain Health Program at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute offers women care that can help them get ahead of cognitive decline.
Social Work: Helping people help themselves
Learn about the many roles social work plays in improving the health of the communities they serve.
That twinge is telling you something. Don't ignore back pain.
A Swedish expert on preventing and treating back injuries.
LGBTQIA+ Health Awareness Week
Two experts at Swedish discuss care disparities experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community and offer their insights about possible solutions.
MS treatment at Swedish: visionary research and world-class care
Swedish’s MS Center is the most comprehensive and among the largest in the United States.
Mindful drinking – how much alcohol is too much?
A psychiatrist at Swedish Medical Center talks about alcohol consumption, mindful drinking and making informed choices about your health.
It's not all in your head. A Swedish expert on the causes, symptoms and treatment of endometriosis
Many people suffer with this painful condition for years before it's treated.
Fueling the future with small changes and a sustainable focus
For National Nutrition Month, we’re sharing tips for making small changes, nutrition trends, and ways to help your health and the Earth at the same time.
Have you scheduled your annual wellness exam?
Now is the time to get back on track with your health and wellness. Your annual exam is a great starting point.
Want to stay in your home as you age? Planning and healthy habits can help.
Good health habits, including regular exercise, proper nutrition and proactive health care, play key roles in our ability to stay at home as we age.
Is it time for a colonoscopy?
Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the United States but also one of the most preventable. Learn how a colonoscopy could save your life.
AACR Project GENIE: Making a worldwide impact in cancer research and precision medicine
As part of an international data-sharing consortium of leading cancer centers, Swedish Cancer Institute and Providence Cancer Institute work together to provide genomic data to Project GENIE.
Watch video: inviting diverse stories into medicine
Providence Swedish Chief Health Equity Officer Nwando Anyaoku, M.D., MPH, MBA, recently gave a powerful TEDx talk about the importance of equity and diversity in health care.
Watch video: Are you intentional with your free time?
A Swedish behavioral health expert explains how becoming more intentional with how we spend our time can be a pathway to finding more joy in our everyday lives.
Perimenopause and menopause: myths, reality and how to cope
Menopause is often misunderstood, leading to unnecessary anxiety. Learn the truth about some common myths surrounding perimenopause and menopause.
Recognizing a cardiac emergency. What should you do?
A cardiologist at Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute discusses cardiac events, the importance of CPR and where to get life-saving training.
An interview with UChicago Medicine Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Selwyn Rogers, M.D., MPH, who helped launch the collaborative program to train surgical residents.
5 things you should know about norovirus
Cases of the gastrointestinal virus are on the rise. A Swedish infection control expert offers advice for protecting ourselves.
Cancer Prevention Resource Roundup
Review information about cancer prevention shared by experts at the Swedish Cancer Institute in this collection of past blog posts.
Milestone in procedure to fix leaky hearts
Heart specialists at Swedish recently completed their 500th MitraClip™ procedure for patients with leaky hearts. Learn more about what that means for heart care.