MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

09/09/2025

When was the last time you checked in on your health?

Routine physical exams and screenings are important for men of all ages, yet more than half of men in a Cleveland Clinic survey reported not getting regular screenings.

Staying current with health screenings isn’t just about prioritizing your own health — it’s also a powerful way to show up for those you love.

Wondering what to get and when? Here’s your guide to essential men’s health screenings.

Routine screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes and cancer help men detect silent health issues early and stay healthy throughout life.

09/09/2025

“Even healthy individuals can start having issues because of the reactions that occur when inhaling particulate matter from wildfire smoke. But it’s more severe for people with chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD. We start seeing flare-ups, which over time can cause a decline in lung function.”

Read more from Anindita Chowdhury, MD, lead pulmonologist at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital.

This year's wildfire season has been particularly severe, with August emerging as the worst month yet.

09/08/2025

Join MultiCare Cancer Institute for a free webinar that will explore how physical activity can improve both physical and mental health after a cancer diagnosis. Learn creative ways to stay active even during treatment, how movement can help manage cancer-related fatigue, and more.

This is a supportive space to learn and ask questions. Whether you're currently in treatment or navigating survivorship, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence and support.

📅 September 17 | 🕒 Noon | 💻 Sign up: https://multica.re/47RrX6F

09/08/2025

Welcoming a new child into your family brings a mix of emotions — from happiness and excitement to anxiety and overwhelm. The good news is you don’t have to face any of it alone.

Asking for help when times are hard, though, is its own challenge. Perinatal Support Washington is on a mission to change that.

Perinatal Support Washington supports parents and families through infertility, loss, trauma and other parenthood challenges.

09/05/2025

Some describe it as a ringing, whooshing or hissing noise. For others, it sounds like static on a television, an electric zap or a chorus of crickets.

Regardless of how it presents, tinnitus — perceiving sounds that have no external source — is frustrating, and in some cases debilitating.

While there is no cure for most cases of tinnitus, there are steps you can take to minimize your perception of the sound and improve your quality of life.

Tinnitus -- perceiving phantom sounds like ringing -- can have several causes. Treating the underlying cause can help bring reduce the noise and bring relief.

09/05/2025

As a third grader, Jermane Easterlin spent his afternoons at the Bryant Neighborhood Center (BNC), receiving tutoring and mentorship. As he grew older, he’d stop by to play basketball with friends. His sister worked on staff for years, too.

When Jermane struggled to secure housing later in life, it became his safe place. Thirty years later, he’s teaching his own classes at the BNC and showing how “neighbor” is more than just a part of the BNC’s name.

MultiCare partner, the Bryant Neighborhood Center, is a community hub linking local residents — primarily those living in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma — with high-quality resources, support and a place to achieve their lifelong goals.

MultiCare partner, the Bryant Neighborhood Center, offers support and connection to the Tacoma community.

09/04/2025

Every October, downtown Sumner swells with pink as thousands gather at Come Walk With Me to walk and fundraise in support of breast cancer patients, survivors and services at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital.

As a lifelong Sumner resident, Kris Arnold knows these streets better than most. Having watched nearly every woman in her family fight the disease, she’s also no stranger to the cause.

Every October, thousands gather at Come Walk With Me to walk and fundraise in support of breast cancer patients.

09/03/2025

How often do you think about your feet? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably not enough.

Your feet are the foundation of your body, though. They carry the weight of daily life and get you where you need to be. Without the right care and support, you may find your arches aching, toes cramping or worse.

The right sock, insole and shoe are key to your performance, no matter the activity. We share expert tips on choosing the right footwear for hiking, running and other sports.

09/02/2025

When Cyndi Page was first diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer shortly after moving to Yakima, her family quickly mobilized to support her.

Buoyed by her family, Cyndi fought the disease with everything she had, enduring months of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy at MultiCare Cancer Institute – North Star Lodge.

Cyndi’s condition worsened, significantly impacting her memory and independence, and she was moved into an assisted living facility. After an injury resulted in a hospital stay last August, her family turned to donor-supported hospice care.

In 2024 alone, MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital’s Home Health & Hospice program served nearly 800 hospice patients. Whether in private homes, assisted living or the hospital, hospice care ensures patients can spend their final days in peace and dignity, surrounded by love.

Yakima Memorial’s hospice services continue to grow in strength and scope, ensuring no family walks their journey alone.

Cyndi fought the disease with everything she had, enduring months of chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy at MultiCare Cancer Institute – North Star Lodge.

09/02/2025

The Medical Teams International dental clinic will be at Project Homeless Connect on Thursday, September 11th. They will begin to take patients at 9am. These are FREE emergency dental services. A sincere "Thank You" to MultiCare Health System for funding this clinic.
Please spread the word in the community!

09/02/2025

As we enter the last hurrah of summer, many kids and their families are preparing for the start of a new academic year — gathering school supplies, finishing that summer reading list and planning for new routines.

But back-to-school season isn’t just for kids. The transition from summer to fall is the ideal time for adults to rethink your goals.

In this roundup, you'll find tips and guidance for a smoother and healthier back-to-school transition for the whole family.

09/01/2025

As a physician assistant at MultiCare Capital Urology, David Elkins, PA-C, can tell you how important screenings are in diagnosing prostate cancer at an early stage.

As a prostate cancer survivor, he can also tell you early prostate cancer typically causes no symptoms.

“I didn’t have any symptoms,” Elkins explains. “My cancer was caught during my annual PSA [prostate-specific antigen] screening. It was localized, stage 1 cancer, and very treatable.”

Learn what symptoms may signify prostate cancer and which ones may mimic other health conditions.