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#DYK 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with #breastcancer in their lifetime? With more younger women being diagnosed, mammograms are now recommended starting at age 40. Early detection is key, as many can detect breast cancer before it forms a lump. Read a rundown on important facts about breast cancer, information about screenings, and some of the most common myths about the disease on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gF78uk8k #BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #Mammogram

Providence Swedish Cherry Hill has been re-certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of stroke care. This certification, based on standards from the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association, highlights our commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education. Congratulations to our dedicated stroke care teams! 🎉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8HxDTSR #StrokeCare #HealthcareExcellence #ProvidenceSwedish #CherryHill

The Paul G. Allen Research Center is a groundbreaking translational research hub that bridges clinical trials and laboratory work to tackle complex #cancer questions and improve patient care. 🔬 Dr. Marianne Dubard-Gault, medical director of Cancer Genetics and High-Risk Services, explains the importance of her #research in early detection to bring advanced treatments and hope to our patients. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBV-VvAS #CancerResearch #HealthcareInnovation #ProvidenceSwedish

Join us as we congratulate Roland Franada, facilities coordinator at Swedish First Hill, for receiving the Nils Johanson Inspirational Award for Excellence.🏆 For 35 years, Roland has been a reliable and well-known member of our Environmental Services team, consistently demonstrating exceptional commitment and #care. He takes immense #pride in his work, ensuring our facilities are always at their best. His hard work, creativity, and dedication have made a significant impact on our community, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Thank you, Roland, for your unwavering service and for being an #inspiration to us all! Watch the full video: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gtEimFQw #ProvidenceSwedish #HealthcareHeroes #FirstHill

Lung cancer is the leading cause of #cancer death in the U.S., accounting for 1 in 5 cancer cases. #DYK that early detection can boost the 5-year survival rate to nearly 56%? Dr. Sid Devarakonda from the Swedish Cancer Institute highlights the rise in #lungcancer among non-smokers and stresses the importance of recognizing risk factors and screening. Learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gGF7Wn65 #LungCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #SwedishCancerInstitute

🌟 Meet Omar. He cares for the caregivers who care for patients at #ProvidenceEverett🌟 Omar values the dignity and worth of every person he encounters. "From Gambia to Everett, my journey is about lifting others. That's why I'm here." 🎥Watch Omar’s inspiring story and see how his unwavering commitment to the #Mission makes Providence Everett a great place to give or receive #care. 💖👨👩👧👦 🌐 Providence.org/proudly

Providence Swedish offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs at our Ballard and Edmonds campuses for patients with acute psychiatric needs. We also provide holistic outpatient care, addiction recovery services, perinatal #mentalhealth services, and more. Kelsey Smith, MBA, LICSW, senior director of care management and behavioral health at Providence Swedish, recently discussed these programs and our efforts to improve mental health care access on KING 5 Media Group’s New Day Northwest:https://lnkd.in/gBYzVRA6 #MentalHealthMatters #ProvidenceSwedish

It’s common to worry when your child spikes a #fever, but most fevers are usually nothing to fear. A fever is a natural way the body fights infection, showing that the immune system is doing its job. However, there are times when medical attention is necessary. Elizabeth Meade, MD, pediatric medical director at Providence Swedish (and a mom), explains more: https://lnkd.in/gdyii2s9 #healthtips #pediatrics #WellnessWednesday #ProvidenceSwedish

Please join us this #VeteransDay in honoring all the brave individuals who have fought for the #freedoms of our nation through military service. We especially want to take this opportunity to recognize and show support for the #veterans in our community, including many of our caregivers. #ThankYou for your service and everything you do for our patients and community. #ThankAVet #HonoringVets #ProvidenceSwedish

Over the last several months, food contamination has led to several deaths, hundreds of illnesses, restaurant closures, and recalls of foods from cucumbers to frozen waffles. These outbreaks were caused by common pathogens: listeria, salmonella, and E. coli. We spoke with Evan Sylvester, senior director of infection prevention at #ProvidenceSwedish, to learn more about these bacteria, why they are so dangerous, and how to protect ourselves. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqSwVKHq #foodsafety #infectionprevention