Swedish News
News and events about Swedish in the community
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Providence Swedish experts in the media
Your one-stop shop for some of the latest health news featuring Swedish experts.
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Watch video: This Giving Tuesday, learn how your generosity is saving lives
Your generous gifts to the Swedish Foundation support our critical, lifesaving services and initiatives at Swedish.
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Elizabeth Wako, M.D., appointed president and CEO of Swedish Health Services
Dr. Wako's appointment marks several historic firsts for the Seattle-based, 113-year-old organization.
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Providence Swedish joins international climate-friendly food pledge
More than 100 hospitals have taken the Coolfood Pledge, which aims to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions.
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Newly approved drug is a major advancement for patients with ulcerative colitis
Michael Chiorean, M.D., co-director of the IBD Center at Swedish, was an investigator in the study that helped win approval for the new medication.
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Providence global exchange program supports physician training and healthcare resources in Malawi
Swedish family medicine residents provide care in the rural Mangochi district and work with their Malawian counterparts in the United States for training.
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Refugee Artisan Initiative and Providence Swedish grow our unique partnership
The non-profit manufactures scrubs for caregivers and is now an official Providence Swedish vendor.
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Providence Swedish recognized by Healthgrades with 10 five-star awards
The annual ratings recognize our excellence across eight service lines.
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Providence teams up with Renton public schools to strengthen student access to mental health services
Watch video: Funding from our Well Being Trust supports the availability of virtual therapy services for all grade levels, from pre-K through 12th-grade.
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Providence Swedish Orthopedics opens at First Hill
The new Swedish Medical Group clinic provides a full range of orthopedic inpatient and outpatient services and procedures.
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TeamBirth maternity program launches at Providence Swedish
The initiative, a joint venture with the Washington State Hospital Association and others, seeks to ensure shared decision-making processes between birthing parents and clinicians.
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Swedish RN is honored by the Washington Army National Guard for saving a soldier's life
Headed out for a Sunday hike, RN Megan Williams leapt into action when she encountered an overturned vehicle on I-90.
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Swedish implements use of device that more quickly stops postpartum hemorrhage
The Jada System provides immediate intervention for the dangerous condition, allowing more bonding time for birthing parent and baby.
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Swedish is a destination for innovative, world-class care
Seattle’s KING 5 TV hosted a panel of sought-after Swedish specialists for a conversation about advanced treatments at Swedish and why patients from around the world choose us for their care.
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Providence Swedish extracorporeal life support program receives award for excellence
The gold award from the Extracorporeal Life Support Association is among the international organization’s highest honors.
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Providence Swedish and the WNBA's Seattle Storm partner to Storm Out Cancer
At The Storm's Aug. 18 game against the Minnesota Lynx, the Storm Foundation presented a $20,000 check to the Swedish Cancer Institute's Patient Assistance Fund.
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Swedish First Hill and Cherry Hill awarded CMS 5-star patient rating
The 5-star rating is the highest possible achievement in the annual rankings.
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U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings name Providence Swedish hospitals among nation's best
Providence Swedish hospitals were named among the best overall, as well as recognized for high performance in numerous specialty areas.
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Drew Bigby, MBA, FACHE, joins Providence Swedish as Chief Administrative Officer, Central Puget Sound
Bigby comes to Providence Swedish from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Elizabeth Wako, M.D., named interim president and CEO of Swedish Health Services
Dr. Wako is a proven executive with 30 years of experience in health care.
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