Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill

07/23/2025

Did you know? Kindred Hospitals specializes in treating some of the most complex medical conditions. From respiratory failure to wound care, our teams provide expert care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

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07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday.

We also thank all of our dedicated healthcare professionals who are working this holiday weekend to keep our communities safe and healthy.

06/30/2025

Early transfer of complex wound patients to settings with high-quality wound care can help reduce length of stay, readmissions, and care costs. Kindred Hospitals, which provides specialized acute care for medically complex patients, offers an advanced wound care program built on patient-centeredness, formal wound care training, team-based treatment, and standard protocols. These characteristics make Kindred a high-quality care setting for complex wound patients.

As patients age and develop an increasing number of comorbidities, including diabetes and obesity, they are more prone to developing wounds and to experiencing longer, more complex recoveries.[1] Chronic wound patients also often experience psychological side effects such as loneliness and depressio...

06/19/2025

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a powerful moment in American history marking the end of slavery and the beginning of true freedom for all Black Americans.

It’s a day to reflect, learn, and honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our nation through generations of perseverance and pride. Let’s continue to work toward a more just, inclusive, and equitable future, together.

06/09/2025

Wound healing is more than just treatment—it's a journey. This Wound Healing Awareness Month, we celebrate the dedicated teams of wound care specialists, nurses, therapists, and physicians who help our patients heal, regain strength, and return to living life fully.

We are proud to offer advanced wound care therapies to support complex healing needs, because every wound tells a story of recovery.

06/03/2025

Every June, we proudly celebrate Pride Month as a time to honor and support our LGBTQ+ team members and community.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. To our LGBTQ+ teammates—thank you for sharing your talents and being an essential part of our team. Happy Pride!

05/26/2025

On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their bravery has secured the freedoms we hold dear, and their memory lives on in our hearts and communities.

Let us never forget the true cost of freedom, and may we strive each day to be worthy of the sacrifices made on our behalf.

05/09/2025

Happy Nurses Week to the nurses who bring so much skill, compassion, and empathy to their roles as caregivers to the many patients who are seeking hope and healing. We so appreciate your hard work and commitment to our patients, our team members, and our hospital. Thank you!

04/09/2025

A Message from Martha: I came to Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill in December after four months of care in a variety of facilities, including a skilled nursing facility, I was incredibly ill with a complex case and needed acute care to rehabilitate and recover. I had a feeding tube, and a pressure wound and was malnourished with almost no executive function as my liver was compromised and my blood was full of toxins.

The team at Kindred Hospital was incredibly compassionate and dedicated to getting me well and whole again. Moreover, their collaboration with caregivers outside of Kindred was excellent, with the common goal of getting me strong enough to return home and continue to heal while I wait for a liver transplant. They have worked closely with the Swedish Organ and Transplant Center, my doctors there, my primary care provider and my therapists (physical and occupational).

I was discharged on February 13 and have been making continued progress and recovery at home. I realize now how close I came to dying and that the efforts of the care team at Kindred Hospital brought me back to healing. I cannot say enough about their impact, their kindness, and their care with patients and the staff.

Thank you, Kindred, for saving my life and getting me back on the road to recovery and independence!

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04/04/2025

Thyrza is a young, vibrant woman who has had many medical complications due to her rare, chronic condition that causes inflammation throughout the body. Thyrza came to Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill from the Cleveland Clinic after her abdominal procedure was complicated by acute respiratory failure requiring a tracheostomy (trach) placement, left thoracotomy, and lung decortication.

Her stay at Kindred was full of ups and downs including several intensive care unit (ICU) stays for severe sepsis with multiorgan failure requiring pressor support. Careful selection of antibiotics by our infectious disease specialist was required to clear Thyrza from her infection.

Thyrza was frustrated by her many attempts to wean from the ventilator that were unsuccessful due to persistent worsening hypercapnia. At one point, the medical team was concerned Thyrza may not become independent from the ventilator yet continued with weaning trials and ventilator adjustments to meet her goal of returning home.

The diligence of the medical team paid off and Thyrza’s lungs began to improve. She was successfully weaned from the ventilator and her trach was removed after 145 days at Kindred.

To read more success stories from patients of Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill, please visit http://Kindrd.care/6185FeJxX.

02/04/2025

Each February, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month and recognize Black Americans' invaluable contributions to all aspects of our culture and society. Join us this month and every month in our commitment to amplifying Black voices and fostering inclusive communities.

01/20/2025

"The time is always right to do what is right." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us as we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. If you have not read his "I Have a Dream" speech in its entirety, we encourage you to do so by visiting https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm