Innovation in the Age of Social Media
Livestream of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
December 16, 2011 Seattle WA
Swedish is committed to sharing medical information and educating our communities through social media to help build broader awareness on various topics like colon cancer.
Drs. Ron Young and Ryder Gwinn, surgeons from the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, hosted a livestream to discuss the affects of Essential Tremor (ET), the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgical procedure used to treat ET and the other innovative treatment options for ET available at Swedish and throughout the country. The livestream featured a video stream of a recorded DBS surgical procedure performed at Swedish, accompanied by a live web chat led by Drs. Young and Gwinn. The DBS device is like a pacemaker for the brain. During the surgery, a tiny wire is implanted in the area of the brain that controls abnormal movement. This wire modifies the brain’s electrical signals to help control tremors and other abnormal movements.
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Livestream for Colon Cancer Awareness & Colonoscopy
March 28, 2012
On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PST), Drs. Raman Menon and Nicholas Procaccini from Swedish Medical Center hosted a livestream to discuss the benefits of colonoscopy, and why it is important that everyone at age 50 get screened. Patients at risk and those with family members who have had colon cancer may need earlier screening. March is colon cancer awareness month – and Swedish is committed to identifying new ways of communicating to better inform and to provide a new level of education to the community. Click here to learn more, or to see the full archived livestream, and watch a short recap below:
DBS Livestream
December 16, 2011
Drs. Ron Young and Ryder Gwinn, surgeons from the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, hosted a livestream to discuss the affects of Essential Tremor (ET), the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgical procedure used to treat ET and the other innovative treatment options for ET available at Swedish and throughout the country. The livestream featured a video stream of a recorded DBS surgical procedure performed at Swedish, accompanied by a live web chat led by Drs. Young and Gwinn. The DBS device is like a pacemaker for the brain. During the surgery, a tiny wire is implanted in the area of the brain that controls abnormal movement. This wire modifies the brain’s electrical signals to help control tremors and other abnormal movements.
Watch the 5 minute recap below, or click here to learn more (and see our 30 minute recap with extended footage of the surgery):
Swedish Issaquah Open House Event
July 9, Issaquah Highlands
Save the date! The Swedish/Issaquah Open House Event is on Saturday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s an exciting time, and we’re looking forward to opening this innovative, patient-centric facility to serve the residents of Greater Issaquah/Sammamish and East King County.
Come check out the newest medical center in Issaquah. Tour the Surgery Department, Cancer Center, Imaging Center and ER on the first floor, in addition to walking through all of these new clinics and offices in our medical office building: primary care, OB/GYN, orthopedics, cardiology, neurology, surgery, pediatric specialty, spine, pain, allergy, gastroenterology, outpatient rehabilitation and more! Come meet all the Swedish doctors and make your medical appointment, and make sure you register for your free health screening and sign up to attend one of our free classes on popular health topics. Plus, bring your entire family for fun inside and out.
Swedish surgeon shows off robotic technology
March, 2011, Seattle WA
Dr. James Porter, medical director of robotic surgery at Swedish folds a small paper airplane with the da Vinci robot to demonstrate how this device gives surgeons greater surgical precision and dexterity over existing approaches. Minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery can offer patients significant benefits over traditional approaches, including less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay, less blood loss, faster recovery time and quicker return to normal daily activities.
(...Dr. Porter also laced a football...)
(...and painted his daughter's fingernails!)
Watch a live knee surgery on the web
March 15, 2011, Seattle WA
Surgeons from the Swedish Orthopedic Institute recently offered the opportunity to see a knee surgery in a way that has rarely been done before by a healthcare system. Sean Toomey, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, repaired the knee of a patient, streamed live online. The webcast was moderated by orthopedic surgeon James Crutcher, MD. The patient, identified by Dr. Toomey as a candidate for a partial knee replacement procedure, volunteered and consented to have his knee replacement surgery streamed live. The live webcast provided a rare front row seat into advances in surgical technology, featuring new robotic-assisted technology for knee replacements. Read more, or watch the recap below:
Pulse Check
October 28, 2010, Seattle WA
Doctors from Swedish are partnering with the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) to discuss the health issues that disproportionately affect the African American community, including mother/infant health, type 2 diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer. Take some time to watch and share the videos to get the word out about these issues & what you can do to take action. Read more.
Innovation in the Age of Reform: Redesigning Health-Care Delivery
October 11-12, 2010, Seattle WA
Whether you're a business leader challenged with the rising costs of an employee health plan, a member of a health-related acvocacy group, or a physician on the front lines of medicine, we all play a role in shaping the future of health care in our community. Dozens of the nation's leading thinkers in health care gathered in Seattle for two days of thought-provoking discussion. Hear what they had to say about one of the most pressing issues facing our country today.
Swedish Team Scales Mt. Rainier for Organ Donation Awareness
September 1, 2010, Seattle WA
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, Swedish’s organ transplant surgeons and doctors hosted the hospital’s first ever live social media web stream from Mount Rainier to help the general public better understand the implications of an organ donation and to highlight and promote the importance of an organ donation. Read more
Sleepless in Seattle "#SleepUp"
July 22-23, 2010, Seattle WA
Do you have sleep issues? Ever wondered what one of those "sleep tests" looks like? Here's your chance to find out - we livestreamed a patient's experience in our sleep clinic. Visit Sleep Medicine Associates' page to learn more about the event (or read this article on Mashable) and watch footage from the event. Read more
Swedish Turns 100 in 2010 - and celebrates with a Flash mob!
June 2010, Seattle WA
Watch Swedish take their "100th" anniversary photo - that breaks out into a flash mob!
Live Tweeted Kidney Surgery
March 2010, Seattle WA
In March of 2010, Swedish live tweeted a kidney surgery. Click to download the tweetstream from the event.
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A physician's thoughts and tips for patients needing hip replacement surgery Dr. James Pritchett, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with the Swedish Orthopedic Institute, talks about hip replacement surgery and treatment options. He walks you through standard hip replacement procedure and discusses the difference between metal and ceramic implants. He also talks about the importance of a patient feeling like they've been heard by their surgeon -- that their symptoms have been listened to so that their operation can be tailored to them. To learn more about the joint replacement program at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute, call 206-926-9841 or visit www.swedish.org/orthopedics. Read More -
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A patient's experience with knee replacement surgery Gail Conwell, an elementary school teacher, was having constant knee pain and was told she needed to have both knees replaced. Wanting to complete recovery on the first knee as soon as possible, she forced herself to push through the pain of physical therapy, making sure she followed every instruction carefully. She advises others facing knee replacement surgery to make sure you're in the best physical shape possible before surgery, make sure your home is prepared and you have people ready to take care of you, and most importantly, maintain a positive attitude. It's all worth it when you can walk again without pain. To learn more about the joint replacement program at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute, call 206-926-9841 or visit www.swedish.org/orthopedics. Read More -
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A patient's experience with hip replacement surgery Annie Kunkel had long-term hip pain and eventually learned she needed hip replacement surgery. Annie talks about her worries leading up to the procedure and how she prepped for surgery and recovery. She talks about learning to be patient, accepting help, and getting used to life with a new hip. To learn more about the joint replacement program at the Swedish Orthopedic Institute, call 206-926-9841 or visit www.swedish.org/orthopedics. Read More -
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Your mother was right - planning ahead is a good thing! Especially when you're planning to travel. Check out some of these healthy travel tips from one of our family practice providers: http://bit.ly/Kfb70j. And let us know - where are you going this summer, and what's your favorite travel tip? Read More -
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Going to the hospital can sometimes feel like going to a different country where they don't speak your language. Swedish has online resources to help you understand the different terms, treatments, and medications you might encounter in a clinical setting. Read More -
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@MyBallard feel-good story: Swedish/Ballard staff help mother duck & her babies waddle through Ballard, safely to water http://t.co/vpq1hXYg Read More -
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Your portable music player (phones, etc.) can produce volume nearing the sound of a jet plane taking off - yikes! http://t.co/QK6RzUiR Read More -
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Keeping with the theme of giving back, have you signed up to volunteer for or walk in the Race for the Cure with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Puget Sound? 75% of the funds raised by the affiliate stay in our community and support programs that improve the health and wellbeing of our neighbors. Read More -
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If you're reading this with your headphones cranked up...be careful! Your iphone or other portable music player can produce sound up to 100 decibels. (To put this in perspective, a jet plane taking off can reach 120 decibels). Listening to higher than 85 decibels over time can cause hearing loss. Want to learn more? May is Better Hearing Month, so check out this blog post with tips on preserving your hearing by one of our audiologists: http://bit.ly/kesuGn Read More -
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Need to add some flavor to your menu? Our dietitian blogs about how to find (or grow) and use culinary herbs: http://t.co/Ls0Q1Uea Read More -
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Need some dinner inspiration? Look to culinary herbs to add flavor to your meals - read today's blog from our dietitian with ideas on what to do with herbs, and even how to grow your own: http://bit.ly/MlZneQ Read More -
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Looking for a way to give back? Volunteer to help out with the Swedish SummeRun! Read More -
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@KING5Seattle aired story on study published in @CMAJ_News that found marijuana relieves spacicity for people with MS http://t.co/iVFxj4Rp Read More -
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With a focus on cutting costs and improving care, you'll probably hear more and more about standardization of health care. So what does this mean? One of our surgeons blogs about how standardized care means you'll receive the best possible care: http://bit.ly/JCiC0o Read More -
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Does standardization mean you'll get a cookie-cutter approach? Not in the least, according to one of our surgeons http://t.co/OIeS7KwJ Read More -
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It's National Women's Health Week and yesterday, Mother's Day, was National Women's Checkup Day. Who out there participated? Who else is going to schedule their checkup now? Read More
