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Read ArticleBringing suicide out of the darkness: Raising awareness, removing stigma
Each one of us is on the front lines of the suicide epidemic. We can pay attention, ask questions, listen without judgment and be present for those who are suffering.
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Read ArticlePSJH offers matching contributions for hurricane relief
To support Hurricane Florence relief efforts, Providence St. Joseph Health will match caregiver contributions to the American Red Cross dollar for dollar up to $100,000.
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Read ArticleHot flashes in menopause? Ask your doctor about hormone therapy
Hormone therapy is used to provide relief from menopause symptoms. But is it right for you? We answer women’s frequently asked questions.
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Read ArticleShould you weigh yourself daily?
A daily check-in with the bathroom scale may be a useful tracking tool, but healthy weight loss is a multi-faceted journey that is about more than just being skinny.
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Read ArticleDiverticulitis may be on the rise: Diet can decrease risk
The incidence of the intestinal disease diverticulitis appears to be increasing; the cause is not definitively known, but some likely culprits are, and a high-fiber diet may reduce risk.
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Read ArticlePain in the nation: Policy ideas to save lives
Well Being Trust focuses on mental health and substance misuse while working closely with partners who will pursue policy in other areas to create a cohesive community-focused framework for well-being
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Read Article6 ways PSJH is organizing for the future
Our vision - health for a better world - is driven by a belief that health is a human right. That's why we're innovating to increase access for all and responding to the call to operate in new ways.
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Read ArticleWhy older adults should review their medications
Everyone who takes medication should periodically review the types and dosages they are getting, especially seniors. Changes in the body, the diet or the symptoms can affect the way medications work.
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Read Article7 healthy strategies for getting over someone
Breaking up is hard to do, but finding and applying healthy coping strategies doesn’t have to be.
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Read ArticleBack to (Self-Love) School: 3 Steps to Returning to Yourself
Sarah Sapora, self-love and wellness advocate, gives three steps to returning to yourself and recommitting to yourself.
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Read Article#WhyIWalk: Out of the Darkness Walk Team Captain Testimonials
The Out of the Darkness Walks are a journey of hope and healing that unites communities and acknowledges the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected our lives and our loved ones.
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Read ArticleWhat you need to know about the new stroke guidelines
You may have more time to get treatment for stroke, but you still need to act quickly to get to the hospital.
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Read ArticleAfter a rectal cancer diagnosis, choose the right surgeon
The most sophisticated techniques, the most advanced equipment and the most colorectal cancer surgical experience is found in the handful of high-volume centers like the Providence Cancer Institute.
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Read ArticleWorld-class cancer care, close to home
Providence Regional Cancer System provides comprehensive oncology services at five clinic locations throughout western Washington.
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Read ArticleHow to kickstart a ketogenic diet for fat-fueled weight loss
Find out how a ketogenic diet works and whether it’s right for you.
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Read ArticleHow to be heart healthy at any age
Think heart health is only a concern for middle-aged people? A healthy heart starts with good childhood habits that are maintained throughout your life.
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Read Article6 food trends not for the faint of heart
When it comes to diet and nutrition, many people consider unusual foods that raise more than a few eyebrows.
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Read ArticleMilk alternatives: more satisfying choices than ever
Pea milk is just the latest in the growing trend of cow's milk substitutes, joining milks made of nuts, grains and plants (but not cockroaches - yet)
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Read ArticleMinimally invasive heart surgery keeps Spokane woman on her feet
Many patients with heart valve problems bounce back with the help of a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR. Providence is a leader in performing such surgeries.
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Read ArticleDying should not be so hard
Together, we can help ease the burdens experienced by people who are seriously ill and dying.
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Read ArticleNeuro-oncologist guides patients through brain cancer diagnosis, treatments
Providence patients diagnosed with brain cancer now work directly with a specialist who focuses on them rather than simply on their illness and closely guides them through their course of treatment.
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