Eastern Washington

News and insights for Spokane & Stevens County, WA.

  • Rural Resources and Reassurance: Alia Navigates Gestational Diabetes During Her First Pregnancy

    Rural Resources and Reassurance: Alia Navigates Gestational Diabetes During Her First Pregnancy

    As a first-time mom, Alia George and her husband, Geoff, were thrilled about the news. But at 20 weeks during a routine check-up, Alia was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

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  • It Runs in the Family at Providence

    It Runs in the Family at Providence

    This Mother’s Day, we are sharing stories of Providence families where a calling to serve is passed from one generation to the next.

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  • Providence at Bloomsday From Start to Finish Line

    Providence at Bloomsday From Start to Finish Line

    A Look Inside Providence’s Medical Tents at Spokane’s Biggest Race

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  • John's Story: Ross Procedure Restores Heart Health for Active 45‑Year‑Old in Spokane

    John's Story: Ross Procedure Restores Heart Health for Active 45‑Year‑Old in Spokane

    John Brooks is a 45‑year‑old father who had the Ross Procedure to fix aortic valve disease, a condition that can cause the valve to become too narrow or fail to close properly.

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  • Back on the Trails: Aortic Repair Gives Avid Mountain Biker New Life

    Back on the Trails: Aortic Repair Gives Avid Mountain Biker New Life

    Warner Slater, 61, realized his was short of breath. This was not normal for an avid mountain biker. A heart surgery brought him back to life.

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  • Where Should You Go for Care? How to Choose the Right Option in the Inland Northwest

    Where Should You Go for Care? How to Choose the Right Option in the Inland Northwest

    Each option serves a different purpose—and choosing the right one can save you time, reduce your costs, and help you get the right care faster.

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  • Providence Nurse Saves Choking Woman

    Providence Nurse Saves Choking Woman

    When Providence nurse Jackie S. went out to dinner, she expected nothing more than a quiet night out. Instead, she found herself living out the very reason she became a nurse.

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  • Joint Commission Designates Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

    Joint Commission Designates Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

    This achievement means the most advanced stroke treatment is available right here at home when every second matters.

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  • How We Keep Kids Comfortable: Our Comfort Promise at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

    How We Keep Kids Comfortable: Our Comfort Promise at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital

    Every team member here follows The Comfort Promise: We promise to do everything in our power to minimize pain during procedures like immunizations, lab draws, and IV starts.

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  • A Providential Love Story: Bruce and Rayna Lee

    A Providential Love Story: Bruce and Rayna Lee

    Some love stories begin with chance encounters. But for Bruce and Rayna Lee, their journey began on day one—quite literally—at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.

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  • Community Health Worker Fulfills Dream for Patient Losing Her Vision

    Community Health Worker Fulfills Dream for Patient Losing Her Vision

    Most people remember the last basketball game they watched because of the score. For 84-year-old Mona, the games she will soon see will be remembered for something far more meaningful.

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  • Have you had your Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) treatment today?

    Have you had your Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) treatment today?

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG).

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  • Construction To Begin on Pediatric Catheterization Lab

    Construction To Begin on Pediatric Catheterization Lab

    Construction will begin in December on a dedicated pediatric catheterization lab at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital — an achievement made possible by the generosity of donors to the Follow

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  • Providence Hidden Statues Begin Their Next Chapter

    Providence Hidden Statues Begin Their Next Chapter

    Three religious statues, long forgotten, were hidden within the hospital’s engineering shop walls. Now, these sacred artifacts are being restored and prepared for a new chapter in their journey.

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  • Providence Unveils Bold New Patient Menus

    Providence Unveils Bold New Patient Menus

    Patients at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center will enjoy menus that feel more like dining out than eating in a hospital—because healing starts with comfort.

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  • Farming with a Funny Bone: Yates Colby’s Path to Recovery

    Farming with a Funny Bone: Yates Colby’s Path to Recovery

    Yates Colby tore three of her four rotator cuff tendons while working on electrical equipment at Grand Coulee Dam. She underwent surgery in at Providence Holy Family Hospital.

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  • Online Scheduling Now Available at Providence Pediatric Clinics

    Online Scheduling Now Available at Providence Pediatric Clinics

    Providence has launched online scheduling for all pediatric primary care clinics in the Spokane area.

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  • Providence NICU Nurses Treat Babies to Handmade Halloween Costumes

    Providence NICU Nurses Treat Babies to Handmade Halloween Costumes

    In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, every day is a delicate balance of care and hope.

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  • CPR Saves Lives: Spokane Comedy Club Incident Shows Power of Bystander Action

    CPR Saves Lives: Spokane Comedy Club Incident Shows Power of Bystander Action

    During a recent comedy show at the Spokane Comedy Club, a man collapsed—turning a night of laughter into a life-or-death emergency. What happened next was a powerful example of how CPR, performed by e

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  • Missy Seck’s story: Awareness of her body caught gynecological cancer early

    Missy Seck’s story: Awareness of her body caught gynecological cancer early

    Missy Seck, 63, will tell you that she was given the gift of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer early. But it really was her awareness of her body and her quick action to get seen when something just

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