Kafiya A., a medical resident who shares her path to becoming a doctor and how Providence Swedish was an integral part her journey.
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Seattle's KING 5 hosted some of our pediatric specialists who discussed our world-class care for children. Watch these short videos to learn more.
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Your care team can help you decide which immunizations are right for you and when to get them.
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Watch video: Learn this simple method for recognizing stroke symptoms. It may help you save a life.
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Providence Swedish is committed to fostering equity in mental health services and supporting previously overlooked populations. Learn more.
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Swedish’s program, led by dedicated teams, has been recognized a radiopharmaceutical therapy center of excellence.
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Research now shows hormone therapy is a safe and effective treatment during menopause. A women’s health expert at Swedish outlines its benefits and risks.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder can cause significant difficulties for those affected. Learn more about the condition and how to help yourself or someone you love.
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Dehydration is one of the most common causes of heat illness, including heat stroke, rash, cramps and exhaustion, so drink up! Learn more.
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After John Benson's wife Debra passed away, his family had a special thank you for her nurses at Swedish Issaquah.
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A Swedish expert offers guidance to keep the family fun going all summer long.
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A cardiologist outlines atrial fibrillation, or AFib, and explains why more people under 65 are being diagnosed with this common heart rhythm disorder.
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You need medical attention, but where should you go? Here's some helpful guidance.
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Tips from a Swedish expert to help get the negative voices out of your head and you into the joys of summer.
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It is completely normal and expected to experience a range of emotions after childbirth. Identifying and understanding these feelings can help you navigate them.
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Advice from Swedish experts for protecting your skin and lowering your risk of sun damage and skin cancer.
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Providence Swedish se compromete a ser líder en la prestación de atención informada a la comunidad LGBTQIA+ (lesbiana, gay, bisexual, transgénero, queer, intersexual y asexual) en Puget Sound.
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Watch video: Providence Swedish physicians are team doctors for several local college and professional sports teams. Let’s meet two of them.
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Watch video: A Swedish physical therapist has advice to help you start a sustainable exercise routine.
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Research showed that even short episodes of anger can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
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Debido a un incremento en la incidencia del cáncer de mama en mujeres más jóvenes, las nuevas pautas recomiendan que las pruebas de detección comiencen a los 40 años de edad.