Blog and News
3/22/2021
Swedish Chief Health Equity Officer Nwando Anyaoku, M.D., who leads Swedish’s mobile clinic efforts, is often called upon to speak with community groups and panels about her work and experience in add
2/24/2021
Due to the COVID-19 vaccine side effects, we recommend that you schedule a screening mammography a minimum of six (6) weeks after your final vaccination dose.
12/17/2020
Dr. Hudson, CEO for Swedish Health Services, celebrates the COVID-19 vaccine's arrival and discusses its next steps for Swedish caregivers and the broader community.
7/15/2020
With the impact of COVID-19, our world has changed, our priorities have shifted and our lives have slowed down.When things do not go as planned, practice leaning into a "to-be" list.
7/10/2020
Cancer patients are at increased risk of COVID-19 infection as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
7/10/2020
Exercise is medicine for cancer survivors. Here are tips that you can do it at home during this pandemic.
7/1/2020
As cases fill hospital beds across many parts of the country, doctors and scientists are coming up with inventive ways to treat the disease, if not to cure it.
6/25/2020
COVID-19 has forced medical centers to adapt to the new reality as mothers worry about their newborns.
Before COVID-19, running errands was less complicated. Now there are a lot of decisions to make and it's exhausting.
6/8/2020
‘Even with COVID, welcoming a baby is an amazing experience.’
6/4/2020
Across Seattle, blue yard signs along busy streets advertise walk-in “FDA approved” antibody tests at COVID-19 Test Center.
5/27/2020
This study examines the use of Remdesivir in COVID-19 patients.
5/23/2020
Stubbornly high rates of COVID-19 infection in many major population centers underscore the uneven and local nature of the statewide epidemic
5/22/2020
Blood and other biological specimens from COVID-19 patients are helping scientists build a massive “biobank” to examine the virus’s long-term impacts on the human body.
5/20/2020
While Swedish is working to reschedule routine appointments during the pandemic, they are still encouraging patients to keep their urgent surgeries and procedures on the calendar.
5/15/2020
What does it take for a healthcare system to recover from COVID-19? Experts discuss these topics and more on the latest Swedish Live Q&A.
5/14/2020
Washington's hospitals and clinics are available, safe and ready to help you with all of your medical concerns.
5/14/2020
Leaders of Washington hospitals say visits to clinics and emergency rooms are way down because people are either afraid they’ll catch COVID-19 or because patients think the system is overrun.
5/11/2020
A conversation about COVID-19 and patient safety with Chris Dale, M.D., MPH, Chief Quality Officer, Swedish Health Services.
5/8/2020
Concerned state officials see vaccination rates drop during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/7/2020
Swedish experts discuss kids and pregnancies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5/6/2020
Elizabeth Meade, MD shares her thoughts around mental health and ways to get help.
5/5/2020
Ellen DeGeneres chats with emergency room physician Dr. Ryan Padgett, who recovered from COVID-19 thanks to experimental treatments at Swedish.
5/5/2020
Michael Flor battled with coronavirus for 62 days at Swedish Issaquah and recovered.
5/4/2020
Most pandemics follow the same progression from warning of its existence to recovery. Learn about ways to cope during this time of great change and adversity.
4/30/2020
Join Swedish doctors on the front lines for a conversation about how they’re using unconventional methods and treatments to save lives.
4/27/2020
Find out how Swedish Health Services reacted quickly and is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4/20/2020
When you need care, don't hesitate even during a crisis. You have options. Learn more.
4/7/2020
Spiritual leaders are finding new ways to support isolated patients during COVID-19.