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Expert tips and advice to live well
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Dawn the survivor: A heart attack story
Do you know all the signs of a heart attack? Hear Dawn’s true-life story about recognizing the symptoms and getting help just in the nick of time.
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What you need to know about ovarian cancer
Learn if you may be at risk of ovarian cancer — and what you can do to reduce your risk of this disease.
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Generative AI: The next frontier of health care
Artificial intelligence advances across industries are poised to drive health care forward in ways that improve patient care and the caregiver experience.
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Protect yourself from injury at any age when playing sports
Whether you’re 18 or 80, you can follow these tips from a sports medicine expert to avoid injuries and stay in the game.
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We’re winning the fight against prostate cancer
Providence Swedish is at the forefront of new technologies that decrease pain and shorten recovery time for prostate cancer patients.
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Fast heart attack care saves Spokane man from a widow-maker
The cardiac care team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center helped a Spokane man survive a widow-maker heart attack with fast, expert treatment.
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Exploring the connections between social factors and health
Learn how making connections between social determinants of health can help us achieve better health outcomes.
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RSV, Flu & COVID: What you need to know
As fall and winter move in, your children may be exposed to the triple threat of RSV, the flu and COVID-19. Here’s how to tell the difference.
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Recognizing and preventing lung cancer for non-smokers
While rates of lung cancer have dropped with successful campaigns to curb smoking, lung cancer remains a problem – including for non-smokers. Learn how.
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Suicide prevention and breaking the stigma of suicide
Understand stigmas about suicide and find mental health and suicide prevention resources from a Providence clinical psychologist.
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What your doctor wishes you knew about the flu
Think you know all there is to know about the flu? Hear from a doctor about common myths and why you should get a flu vaccine.
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Sick kid? How to get through the flu.
If your child is sick, you’re miserable, too. Here’s how to tell if your child has a cold or the flu, how to treat, and when to take them to the doctor.
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How to protect yourself this flu season
The flu can be life-threatening for anyone — especially those who are 65 and older or pregnant, or young children and infants. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Hunker down at home with a cold or flu
The best way to handle sickness is to get lots of rest and stay away from others. Learn more ways to treat a cold or flu this fall and winter.
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Charging forward: How Providence is working to curb transportation emissions
From electric vehicles to alternative commuting, learn about the efforts Providence is taking to lower emissions from transportation.
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Improving the health outcomes of the LGBTQIA+ community
Providence Swedish prioritizes providing LGBTQIA+-informed health care. Learn how informed care helps improve outcomes for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Why health systems can’t “go it alone”
Health for good means caring for the whole patient. That includes collaborating with partners who can help our community to lead better, healthier lives.
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Community Health Worker Program supports people facing homelessness
The Community Health Worker Program at Providence aims to improve health equity. Find out how in this Washington success story.
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Focused ultrasounds treat tremors, giving patients a sense of normalcy
Focused ultrasounds are a life-changing treatment for patients with essential tremors. Read more about Bill’s experience and the skills he has regained.
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Wildfire safety and emergency preparedness is crucial for those who live in the west
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