Local furniture factory, Mukilteo manufacturer, heard that there was a shortage in personal protective equipment (PPE) for doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists. Using the design from Providence St. Joseph Health’s 100 Million Mask Challenge, Mukilteo started making masks. You can hear more about this story on Komo News.
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Eastern Washington (Spokane & Stevens County)
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Northwest Washington (Everett area)
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Swedish and Microsoft partner to build the COVID-19 Emergency Response (CERA) app
Swedish and Microsoft joined forces to build an app that helps hospital staff monitor resources for COVID-19-related care.
The importance of flu shots in the COVID-19 era
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The Providence Cancer Institute begins looking for COVID-19 vaccine
Researchers at the Providence Cancer Institute have switched gears from cancer to focus on finding a vaccine for COVID-19.
Hear from Dr. Medows with LinkedIn Editors
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Dr. Diaz Explains Providence Response with NEJM
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Providence and Well Being Trust launch new teen mental health program
Providence and Well Being Trust team to launch work2bewell program targeted at teens. Learn more.
Dr. Diaz Speaks with U.S. News and World Report about Self-Quarantine
In an interview with U.S. News and World Report Dr. George Diaz, chief of infectious diseases at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett explains what self-quarantine is.
Providence Donates $500K to COVID-19 Community Health Efforts
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Register for Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips Webinar
Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips, chief clinical officer at Providence St. Joseph Health will speak on a Webinar with Modern Healthcare’s editorial team about COVID-19 on Thursday, April 2 at 9am PST.
Watch Dr. Megan Farnsworth Discuss What it's like to Treat Patients
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This Pandemic Is Personal - From Dr. Ira Byock
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