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Swedish's Robotic-Assisted Surgery Program Featured on KCPQ TV
SEATTLE, July 31, 2009 -- Swedish's Robotic-Assisted Surgery program was featured today on Seattle's FOX Television affiliate, KCPQ, during their morning newscast.The story, which was four-minutes in length and broadcast live from KCPQ's studio, featured an interview with and demonstration from ...
Swedish Surgeon Organizes Mt. Rainier Climb of Organ Transplant Recipients, Including Former Olympic Medalist Snowboarder
SEATTLE, July 13, 2009 -- In an effort to help raise awareness about the importance of organ donation, Swedish Organ Transplant Program surgeon Andrew Precht, M.D., organized a climb up 14,411-foot Mt. Rainier this past weekend involving some organ transplant recipients from around the count...
Surgeons from Swedish are First in Seattle to Begin Performing Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
SEATTLE, June 22, 2009 – The Swedish Cancer Institute (SCI) Thoracic Surgery Clinic now offers its patients the minimally invasive daVinci® Surgical System – a treatment option that pairs a surgeon's skills with state-of-the-art robotic technology."Swedish has a long history of adopting th...
Specialist Interviewed about Swedish's Weight Loss Surgery Program for Article in Issaquah Press
SEATTLE, March 19, 2009 -- Swedish-affiliated bariatric surgeon Ross McMahon, M.D., was recently interviewed for an article about the medical center's Weight-Loss Surgery Program. The piece was published in the March 16 issue of the Issaquah Press.Although he is based at Swedish/First Hill, Dr...
State Supreme Court Gives Swedish Green Light to Open Liver Transplant Program
SEATTLE, July 10, 2008 -- The Washington state Supreme Court today upheld a Department of Health decision to allow Swedish to establish a new adult liver transplant program on Swedish's First Hill campus. With this formal approval, the first procedures at Swedish could start in early 2009. Swedis...
Two Seasoned Swedish Nurses Profiled for Different Articles
SEATTLE, June 11, 2008 -- The demand for registered nurses is expected to rise 21 percent to 35 percent through the first decade of the 21st Century. In light of this daunting statistic, it can be inspiring for people considering a career in nursing or for those who are already pursuing a care...
Director of Swedish Weight-Loss Surgery Program, Patient Interviewed for Educational Radio Program
SEATTLE, Oct. 29, 2007 -- It is estimated that about 112,000 people will die of morbid obesity this year in the United States. With the condition now reaching epidemic proportions, it's more important than ever to educate people about the array of available treatment options, which includes ba...
