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  • We’re winning the fight against prostate cancer

    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

    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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  • RSV, Flu & COVID: What you need to know

    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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  • Suicide prevention and breaking the stigma of suicide

    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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  • Hunker down at home with a cold or flu

    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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  • How to protect yourself this flu season

    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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  • Improving the health outcomes of the LGBTQIA+ community

    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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  • Wildfire safety and emergency preparedness is crucial for those who live in the west

    Wildfire safety and emergency preparedness is crucial for those who live in the west

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  • Plan ahead for your health needs with an advance directive

    Plan ahead for your health needs with an advance directive

    It can be difficult to start a conversation about end-of-life care, but it’s important to talk to your loved ones about creating an advance directive.

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  • E-cigarettes (vaping) can be dangerous for your health

    E-cigarettes (vaping) can be dangerous for your health

    Contrary to what some people believe, vaping is not a safe alternative to smoking. Most e-cigarettes have nicotine and other chemicals that cause harm. (Up to 155 characters) Contrary to what some

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  • The challenges of aging in place

    The challenges of aging in place

    Aging at home can be challenging. Find out how you can overcome home health care obstacles by planning ahead.

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  • Don’t feel the burn this summer – Protect yourself

    Don’t feel the burn this summer – Protect yourself

    The sun’s warmth feels good, but its UV rays can cause sunburn or skin cancer. Learn how you can keep your family safe this summer.

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  • What does autism look like?

    What does autism look like?

    Sometimes a child is just different than other children — and sometimes they may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Learn the signs of autism.

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  • Juneteenth: “America’s second Independence Day”

    Juneteenth: “America’s second Independence Day”

    Juneteenth: “America’s second Independence Day”

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  • Keep your family safe this summer

    Keep your family safe this summer

    Keep your family safe this summer

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  • Download the Providence app for care at your fingertips

    Download the Providence app for care at your fingertips

    Download the Providence app for care at your fingertips

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  • Asthma & Allergies: Take control of your symptoms

    Asthma & Allergies: Take control of your symptoms

    Spring is peak season for allergy and asthma flare-ups, so it’s the perfect time of year to learn about the conditions and how to manage them.

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  • BE FAST: Know the signs of a stroke

    BE FAST: Know the signs of a stroke

    Learning the signs of a stroke could save a life. Find out what stroke symptoms to watch for and what to do to get care fast.

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  • Try these tried-and-true tips to protect your skin from cancer

    Try these tried-and-true tips to protect your skin from cancer

    A cancer expert at Providence shares his tips for lowering your risk for skin cancer all year long — and especially this summer.

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  • Where would we be without nurses?

    Where would we be without nurses?

    During National Nurses Week, Providence celebrates our many nurses, who have realized they can face anything after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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