Providence Swedish

Providence Swedish A nonprofit health system serving the Puget Sound area for over 100 years.

Follow us for tips to help keep you and your family safe and healthy, as well as updates on what Swedish is doing in our communities. Providence Swedish has served the Puget Sound region since the first Providence hospital opened in Seattle in 1877 and the first Swedish hospital opened in 1910. The two organizations affiliated in 2012 and today comprise the largest health care delivery system in Western Washington, with 22,000 caregivers, eight hospitals and 244 clinics. A not-for-profit family of organizations, Providence Swedish provides more than $406 million in community benefit in the Puget Sound Region each year. The health system offers a comprehensive range of services and specialty and subspecialty care in a number of clinical areas, including cancer care, cardiovascular health, neurosciences, orthopedics, digestive health and women’s and children’s care.

BRCA genes aren’t just linked to breast cancer? They can also increase your risk for pancreatic cancer. That’s why gen...
10/18/2025

BRCA genes aren’t just linked to breast cancer? They can also increase your risk for pancreatic cancer. That’s why genetic testing and knowing your family’s health history are so important. 🧬

10/17/2025

Congratulations to Ramona Jull, health unit coordinator at Swedish First Hill, for receiving the Nils Johanson Inspirational Award for Dignity! 🏆

For 25 years, Ramona has been a dedicated Swedish caregiver, known for her warmth, compassion and uncanny “sixth sense” for solving problems. As the postpartum unit’s resident fashionista, she brings both style and heart to her work. Ramona consistently shows kindness and understanding, supports new staff and helps ensure everyone feels welcome.

Thank you, Ramona, for the care and compassion you bring to our team and the families we serve.

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip, joy and creativity danced their ...
10/15/2025

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts comic strip, joy and creativity danced their way into the pediatric unit at Swedish First Hill.

Through a special collaboration with Peanuts Worldwide and the Foundation for Hospital Art, caregivers, patients and volunteers came together for Peanuts PaintFest, creating a vibrant six-panel mural featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and friends.

Swedish First Hill is one of just 75 health care facilities worldwide, and the only one in Washington state, to receive a mural as part of the global Take Care with Peanuts initiative, which encourages everyone to take care of themselves, each other and the Earth.❤️ 🌎

10/13/2025

Let’s talk about making prenatal visits work for you. Mary Mittell, CNM and medical director of midwifery at Providence Swedish, shares more midwife-approved tips to help you feel prepared, comfortable and confident during OB/GYN appointments. Small changes can make a big difference, like knowing what to expect and asking the right questions.

What’s one thing you wish you had known before your first prenatal visit?

10/10/2025

Ever wonder what a day in the life of a behavioral health provider at Providence Swedish looks like? On World Mental Health Day, Dr. Maeve O’Leary Sloan, PsyD, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her day as a clinical psychologist in a primary care clinic. 🧠💬

She works closely with primary care providers to help meet patients' whole health needs, often through same-day visits or “warm handoffs.” This approach is part of the Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model, which makes mental health care easier to access by bringing it into the same space as physical health care.

We had a REEL good time in downtown Issaquah celebrating the 56th annual Salmon Days festival! Our caregivers had fun m...
10/07/2025

We had a REEL good time in downtown Issaquah celebrating the 56th annual Salmon Days festival! Our caregivers had fun meeting all of you, playing games, handing out swag, and learning about babies born across generations. 👶 💞

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello. 🎣 We hope to see you all next year!

10/06/2025

Let’s be honest, prenatal visits aren’t always a highlight of pregnancy. The appointment schedule can feel overwhelming, and things like speculums aren’t exactly fun. Mary Mittell, CNM and medical director of midwifery at Providence Swedish, shares what patients dislike most about OB/GYN visits and how to make them work best for you.

What part of your prenatal care caught you off guard, and what helped you get through it?

➡️ Follow us for part 2 and more midwife-approved tips.

You give everything to your family—but don’t forget to care for your own heart. ❤️ Heart disease is the #1 cause of dea...
10/06/2025

You give everything to your family—but don’t forget to care for your own heart. ❤️

Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for women. Hispanic women, 50+, face even higher risks due language barriers, access to care and lack of awareness, making heart health harder to manage.

💬 Tag a woman you care about and remind her: your heart health matters.

Happiness is contagious. Let your attitude inspire those around you! 🌞💛 Let's pass on positivity and not the flu 😁 Talk ...
10/05/2025

Happiness is contagious. Let your attitude inspire those around you! 🌞💛

Let's pass on positivity and not the flu 😁 Talk to your provider about vaccination options!

On Sept. 5, we partnered with the Seattle Storm for the 10th annual Storm Out Cancer night at Climate Pledge Arena, rall...
10/03/2025

On Sept. 5, we partnered with the Seattle Storm for the 10th annual Storm Out Cancer night at Climate Pledge Arena, rallying fans to help fight and prevent cancer while supporting those undergoing treatment.

Thank you to the Seattle Storm Foundation and Premera Blue Cross for their generous combined donation of $25,000 to the Providence Swedish Cancer Institute’s Patient Assistance Fund. This support helps ease the burden for patients facing financial hardship by covering essential needs such as transportation and groceries during treatment.

A journey of hope: Mother and daughter overcome congenital heart defects 💙 Meet Mary and Christine, who share more than ...
10/03/2025

A journey of hope: Mother and daughter overcome congenital heart defects 💙

Meet Mary and Christine, who share more than just a mother/daughter bond-- they both have the same congenital heart defect. Thanks to the expert care at Providence, both women received life-saving treatment. 🩺

There are many doctors at Providence who care for and collaborate on treatment plans for both Christine and Mary. “More than hope, the team provided humanity in every conversation,” Christine said. “Even the hard conversations. They wanted to help me have the life I wanted.”

Check out their full story in the comments below ⤵️

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Congratulations to our 2025 Seattle Met Magazine Top Docs! 🎉 🩺 This year, 299 Providence Swedish and Pacific Medical Cen...
10/02/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Seattle Met Magazine Top Docs! 🎉 🩺 This year, 299 Providence Swedish and Pacific Medical Centers caregivers were recognized by their peers as top professionals in the region.

📋 View the full list of honorees: http://swedishnw.org/6189ssBEF

10/02/2025

Taking a walk down memory lane?
It’s also a great moment to prioritize your health. 🩺

Breast cancer screening is recommended starting at age 40—and early detection can make all the difference.

💖 We’re here to support you every step of the way. Schedule your today and take a proactive step toward lifelong wellness.

🔗 http://provhealth.org/6181sQTrW

🕊️ G'mar Chatimah Tovah! 🕊️As we observe , the Day of Atonement, let's take this time for , repentance and renewal. Wi...
10/02/2025

🕊️ G'mar Chatimah Tovah! 🕊️

As we observe , the Day of Atonement, let's take this time for , repentance and renewal.

Wishing you peace, forgiveness, and a fresh start in the new year. ✨

☕🍂 Pumpkin spice lattes are back — and so is flu season. While you're sipping on that pumpkin spice, don't forget the re...
10/01/2025

☕🍂 Pumpkin spice lattes are back — and so is flu season. While you're sipping on that pumpkin spice, don't forget the real fall essential: your flu vaccine.

💉October is the perfect time to get vaccinated.

At Hope Street in Walla Walla, Wash., women like Markell Goudie are finding support, community and hope after facing the...
09/30/2025

At Hope Street in Walla Walla, Wash., women like Markell Goudie are finding support, community and hope after facing the challenges of substance use disorder.

Through safe, sober living, guidance from recovery advocates and a network of community partners, including Providence St. Mary Medical Center, residents are reclaiming their lives—one day at a time.

✨ “Hope Street has taught me a new way of being. There is so much love and hope here.” – Markell Goudie

Heart rhythm problems were the last thing Josh Smith, 58, expected to find when his smartwatch alerted him to an irregul...
09/29/2025

Heart rhythm problems were the last thing Josh Smith, 58, expected to find when his smartwatch alerted him to an irregular heartbeat in November 2020. But then his naturopath noticed “something odd” during a routine checkup and suggested he see a doctor, just to be safe. ⌚

After extensive testing at another facility, Smith was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or AFib – a type of heart rhythm issue called arrhythmia. The diagnosis took Smith by surprise.

“At first, I had paroxysmal AFib, meaning I would bounce between a normal sinus rhythm and AFib. I didn’t really feel bad. I was still biking 25 miles a day,” says Smith. “I kept thinking, ‘How can I have a heart issue and not know it?’ I didn’t have any of the typical risk factors. I wasn’t overweight. I had no major family history of heart problems. I’m super athletic. But I guess sometimes you’re just an outlier.”

Josh's team at Providence Swedish was able to personalize a treatment plan that fit both his lifestyle and individual health needs. ❤️

➡️ Read Josh's full story here: http://provhealth.org/6189sSOJT

❣️ AFib affects more than 12 million people in the U.S. If left untreated, the condition may cause stroke, heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest. It can be difficult to get an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan, but our care teams are here to help. Talk to your doctor to learn more.

When Ruth Ellsworth developed sepsis, she had no idea how quickly things could spiral.Her story is a powerful reminder: ...
09/26/2025

When Ruth Ellsworth developed sepsis, she had no idea how quickly things could spiral.

Her story is a powerful reminder: knowing the signs and acting fast can save your life.

👉🏼 Swipe through to learn how she turned a medical emergency into a mission for awareness.

📖 Full story in comments.

Nurse Manager Therese applied to work at Providence because of her older brother and sister, who both worked in the kitc...
09/25/2025

Nurse Manager Therese applied to work at Providence because of her older brother and sister, who both worked in the kitchen at Providence Portland Medical Center. “They would rave about Providence and how much they liked it,” says Therese. “That made me very excited to get my first job here—and I’ve never looked back.”

She’s now been with the organization for 24 years and jokes that “pretty much grew up here.” 💫

Therese’s first job was with her siblings in the kitchen. “I got exposure to nurses while delivering trays to patients,” says Therese. “I asked a ton of questions, and I saw how happy they were with Providence. That sparked my interest in becoming a nurse.”

Therese’s brother, Tom, continues to work in the kitchen, now as Lead Food Service Attendant. “I’m able to see him every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s a lot of fun working in the same hospital as my brother. He’s very friendly to everyone and is well liked, so it’s nice to be able to tell people we’re family.” 💙 💚

Happy to Tom and all the dedicated caregivers who ensure our patients, guests and employees are fed each and every day.

A new study led by Dr. Kelly Paulson at the Paul G. Allen Research Center at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute shows a...
09/24/2025

A new study led by Dr. Kelly Paulson at the Paul G. Allen Research Center at Providence Swedish Cancer Institute shows a powerful combination of immunotherapy drugs more than doubled survival time for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

This marks a major step forward in treating one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer.

🔗 Learn more: http://swedishnw.org/6182sWp8O

When you hear the word cancer, suddenly, every moment matters. 💙 We provide innovative, compassionate care throughout yo...
09/24/2025

When you hear the word cancer, suddenly, every moment matters. 💙

We provide innovative, compassionate care throughout your journey. Our clinical trials offer tomorrow’s care today, with cutting edge research that has made immunotherapy a new standard of cancer care. 🔬

💡 Learn more at http://provhealth.org/6184SmA10

🚨 Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that can cause organ failure and even death if not treated quickly. Each year, ...
09/23/2025

🚨 Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that can cause organ failure and even death if not treated quickly. Each year, more than 1.7 million people in the U.S. are affected — with infants, older adults, and marginalized communities at higher risk.

💾 Save this post & 🔄 share it to help spread awareness.

Today we celebrate our legacy and heritage by honoring Blessed Émilie Gamelin, the Foundress of the Sisters of Providenc...
09/23/2025

Today we celebrate our legacy and heritage by honoring Blessed Émilie Gamelin, the Foundress of the Sisters of Providence, with the Table of the King. 👑

Table of the King is celebrated by sharing a simple meal of soup 🍲🥄 and bread 🥖, modeling Émilie’s practice of serving those who were hungry at her own kitchen table with dignity.

Émilie’s care went far beyond feeding the hungry. She saw the inherent dignity of every person and offered comfort, care and compassion where it was needed most.

Our Mission today is inspired by this same spirit. Let today be a reminder to us all that even the smallest gestures can bring the community together and spark meaningful change. ✨

09/22/2025

Congratulations to Allison Adrian, senior medical assistant at Swedish Plastics and Aesthetics, for receiving the Nils Johanson Inspirational Award for Excellence! 🏆

Allison’s positivity and joyful spirit shine through in her patient care, earning praise and providing strong support to her team. She brings her very best to work every day and has become the go-to caregiver in any situation.

Dr. Elizabeth Wako, president and CEO of Swedish Health Services, highlighted Allison’s exceptional work and emphasized how she helps patients feel seen and heard, making her an essential part of the Swedish family.

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