Women's Health

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  • Regular GYN care is essential for lifelong wellness

    Regular GYN care is essential for lifelong wellness

    At every stage of life, there are important topics to cover with your GYN. A Providence Swedish gynecologist has some guidance for getting the most out of your visits. Learn more.

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  • "I call it the Disneyland experience, because it's such a roller coaster of emotions."

    "I call it the Disneyland experience, because it's such a roller coaster of emotions."

    At Swedish Issaquah, NICU RN Liberty Rivera cares for babies and their families during some of life's most uncertain moments. Learn more.

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  • Is a C-section the right choice for you?

    Is a C-section the right choice for you?

    A Swedish maternal and fetal medicine expert offers some guidance for when this common and safe procedure might fit into your birth plan. Learn more.

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  • "Sometimes you just need one person to believe in you."

    "Sometimes you just need one person to believe in you."

    The Theresa Jane Healthcare Careers Program provides innovative job training and mentorship to help underserved women begin careers in medicine. Learn more.

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  • COMPASSION for pregnant people with substance use disorders

    COMPASSION for pregnant people with substance use disorders

    The COMPASSION model was designed to improve care for perinatal patients experiencing substance use and withdrawal, and has improved meaningful outcomes for mothers and newborns. Learn more.

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  • At Swedish, personalized, compassionate care for every pregnancy journey

    At Swedish, personalized, compassionate care for every pregnancy journey

    Providence Swedish doulas provide tailored, culturally-attuned care for mothers before, during and after childbirth. Learn more.

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  • Anxious about your first mammogram? This local news anchor had hers on camera to demystify the process.

    Anxious about your first mammogram? This local news anchor had hers on camera to demystify the process.

    Follow along as KOMO's Kelly Koopmans has her first mammogram at Swedish. Watch the video and schedule yours today.

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  • If a birth plan doesn’t go to plan, our OB/GYN hospitalists are there for mom and baby

    If a birth plan doesn’t go to plan, our OB/GYN hospitalists are there for mom and baby

    Whether it’s a serious complication or an early debut, our hospitalists are there to make sure mom and baby have the highest levels of expert care. Watch the video and learn more.

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  • Your endometriosis pain is real. And treatable. A Providence Swedish expert offers guidance.

    Your endometriosis pain is real. And treatable. A Providence Swedish expert offers guidance.

    Many patients suffer in silence with endometriosis. Providence Swedish has several treatment options to help you find relief. Learn more.

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  • Options for menopause symptom relief are expanding

    Options for menopause symptom relief are expanding

    A new drug and updated hormone replacement guidance are gamechangers for women. A Swedish menopause expert explains.

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  • If you have a cervix, you can get cervical cancer

    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.

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  • The risk of developing breast cancer is frightening, and treatment options can be overwhelming

    The risk of developing breast cancer is frightening, and treatment options can be overwhelming

    A Providence Swedish breast cancer surgeon offers insight into identifying cancer risk and some medications currently used to treat breast cancer. Learn more.

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  • When menopause and breast cancer treatment overlap, supportive, experienced care teams help patients survive and thrive

    When menopause and breast cancer treatment overlap, supportive, experienced care teams help patients survive and thrive

    Strong evidence suggests that addressing menopausal symptoms improves treatment adherence and long-term outcomes. A Providence Swedish menopause expert shares more.

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  • Providence Swedish's new Greenlake Primary Care Clinic offers family, pediatric and senior care

    Providence Swedish's new Greenlake Primary Care Clinic offers family, pediatric and senior care

    Our family physicians provide care for all ages — including pediatrics, women’s health, family medicine, and seniors —with a focus on building lasting relationships that ensure continuity of care.

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  • Do you have fibroids? An expert has some guidance to help you find relief.

    Do you have fibroids? An expert has some guidance to help you find relief.

    Learn more about the newer, less painful and invasive treatment options at Providence Swedish that can be tailored to meet your health goals. Read our blog.

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  • Struggling to make sense of recent childhood vaccination news? A Swedish doc is here with help.

    Struggling to make sense of recent childhood vaccination news? A Swedish doc is here with help.

    A Providence Swedish pediatric infectious disease expert explains why the hepatitis B, MMR and DTaP vaccinations are safe vital for protecting your child's health. Learn more.

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  • Time for your prenatal appointment? Get the most out of your visit with these tips from an expert.

    Time for your prenatal appointment? Get the most out of your visit with these tips from an expert.

    A Providence Swedish midwife offers guidance for addressing concerns and tailoring care so that it works for you. Watch the video and learn more.

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  • How one Providence Swedish nurse helped change state law

    How one Providence Swedish nurse helped change state law

    For families going through pregnancy loss, relief from burdensome requirements that made a sensitive time even more difficult. Learn more.

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  • Providence Swedish is named a Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Abuse care

    Providence Swedish is named a Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Abuse care

    Hospitals certified as Centers of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Use are improving birth outcomes and saving lives by centering the needs of babies and families. Learn more.

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  • Swedish Greenlake Primary Care Clinic offers family, pediatric and senior care

    Swedish Greenlake Primary Care Clinic offers family, pediatric and senior care

    Our family physicians provide care for all ages — including pediatrics, women’s health, family medicine, and seniors —with a focus on building lasting relationships that ensure continuity of care.

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