Franciscan Medical Clinic & Pediatrics

11/28/2025

Hear Chelsea's incredible weight loss story after she met with the weight management program at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. By taking a combined surgical and medical weight loss approach Chelsea gained the resources needed drastically improve the quality of her life.

11/27/2025

The purpose that guides our work and the values we share remind us of the importance of connection and gratitude. This season, we reflect on the meaningful moments that bring us together at home and in our communities. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! Team members from St. Anne Hospital and St. Francis Hospital hosted 31 Tyee High School students for a hands-on career exploration day.

All students are enrolled in the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Highline Public Schools 4-year Healthcare Professions Program, which connects classroom learning to real-world healthcare scenarios and careers.

During their visit, students explored seven career pathways including BioMed, Diagnostic Imaging, the Family Birth Center, Lab, Perioperative Services, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Therapy. They also toured the hospital to observe daily operations.

These experiences help students make informed career choices while strengthening our pipeline of future healthcare professionals. We're proud to invest in the next generation who will serve our community!

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health helps career seekers find their passion. Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

11/23/2025

Congratulations to our St. Joseph Medical Center Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners! 🎃

The creativity was outstanding this year! Here are our top pumpkin artists:
🥇 1st Place: "Headless Horseman" - Acute Therapy
🥈 2nd Place: "Ursula" - Neuro Trauma
🥉 3rd Place: "Farmacy" - Pharmacy

Thank you to all the teams who participated and brought festive fun to our hospital halls. Your creativity and team spirit made this contest a huge success!

11/22/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the United States, claiming more lives than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.

But there is hope. When detected early through low-dose CT screening, lung cancer survival rates increase dramatically. Screening can find cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective.

Who should get screened? Adults ages 50-80 with a history of smoking may benefit from annual lung cancer screening. Talk to your Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provider about your risk factors and whether screening is right for you.

Early detection changes outcomes. Learn more: vmfh.org/lungcancer

11/21/2025

Congratulations to Victoria Le, RN at St. Francis Hospital, on being named Employee of the Quarter!

From her nomination: "Victoria is an incredibly kind and compassionate nurse who makes her patients feel taken care of. She is such a hard worker. She's flexible with her nursing assignments and never complains. She helps anyone that needs help, no questions asked. She advocates for her patients. I would want Victoria Le as mine or my family's nurse."

Thank you, Victoria, for your exceptional dedication to patient care and for being someone both colleagues and patients can count on. St. Francis Hospital and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are fortunate to have you on our team!

11/20/2025

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! Team members from St. Anne Hospital and St. Francis Hospital hosted 31 Tyee High School students for a hands-on career exploration day.

All students are enrolled in the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Highline Public Schools 4-year Healthcare Professions Program, which connects classroom learning to real-world healthcare scenarios and careers.

During their visit, students explored seven career pathways including BioMed, Diagnostic Imaging, the Family Birth Center, Lab, Perioperative Services, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Therapy. They also toured the hospital to observe daily operations.

These experiences help students make informed career choices while strengthening our pipeline of future healthcare professionals. We're proud to invest in the next generation who will serve our community!

11/19/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection can save lives. Dr. Cuadrado and Dr. Seaburg from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health recently joined New Day NW to discuss the critical importance of lung cancer screening.

Learn about who should be screened, how the process works, and why early detection dramatically improves outcomes.

Early detection of lung cancer can drastically improve survival rates. Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

11/19/2025

Lung cancer causes 1 in 5 cancer deaths in the U.S. Lung cancer screening can help you beat these odds. An annual test that’s quick and painless could add years to your life.

Lung cancer screening catches lung cancer early, before symptoms appear. This is when treatment is most effective and you have the best chance for a good outcome. Head to the link below to find a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health primary care provider to see if lung cancer screening is right for you.

Yearly lung cancer screenings could save your life. We offer the region’s top lung experts and convenient screening locations throughout the Puget Sound.

11/18/2025

Tonight, St. Joseph Medical Center glows green in honor of National Injury Prevention Day!

This observance reminds us that many injuries are preventable through simple safety measures. From fall prevention to proper lifting techniques, small actions can make a big difference in keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe.

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we're committed to promoting injury prevention education and creating safer communities for everyone.

11/17/2025

We're proud to share that several Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals have been recognized by Newsweek in their latest rankings for outstanding patient care. Learn which hospitals earned this prestigious distinction and what it means for our community at the link below!

Virginia Mason Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center, and St. Anthony Hospital named among top 15 hospitals in Washington state

11/16/2025

Proud to stand with the Seattle Kraken Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight for the Hockey Fights Cancer game! 🏒💜

Before puck drop, we offered free prostate cancer screenings for men 40+ via simple blood draw, helping spread awareness about the life-saving benefits of early detection.

The most powerful moment of the night? Watching a cancer survivor ring the official Hockey Fights Cancer bell between periods, celebrating their strength and resilience.

To those fighting cancer, those we've lost, and the survivors who inspire us: We fight alongside you.

Thank you to the Seattle Kraken for championing this important cause and to everyone who participated in screenings tonight. Together, we're making a difference in the fight against cancer.