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  • Understanding deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

    Understanding deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

    Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a dangerous condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the thigh, lower leg or pelvis. A heart expert at Swedish outlines symptoms and care options.

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  • Is it time for a colonoscopy? A Swedish expert offers guidance.

    Is it time for a colonoscopy? A Swedish expert offers guidance.

    Watch video: Learn more from a Swedish colon and rectal surgeon about the detection, treatment and prevention or colon and rectal cancers.

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  • At Swedish Ballard, care and support for adults with acute psychiatric needs

    At Swedish Ballard, care and support for adults with acute psychiatric needs

    Watch video: our Partial Hospitalization Program offers patients an empowering, multidisciplinary day-treatment program to help them reach their treatment goals.

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  • Eight essentials for heart health

    Eight essentials for heart health

    Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Here are some healthy habits you can build to support your family's heart health.

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  • Everyone has hemorrhoids! But not everyone has pain. When should you see your doc?

    Everyone has hemorrhoids! But not everyone has pain. When should you see your doc?

    A colon and rectal surgeon at Swedish answers common questions about hemorrhoids and shares tips to help keep them in check.

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  • Having a ruff recovery? Nikko the therapy dog is here to help.

    Having a ruff recovery? Nikko the therapy dog is here to help.

    Watch video: Meet this four-legged caregiver who lends a paw at our Issaquah campus.

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  • Prostate cancer: What you need to know

    Prostate cancer: What you need to know

    Learn what you need to know about prostate cancer — and about new tools for diagnosing and treating the disease.

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  • Swedish Weight Loss Services helps a patient lose over 80 pounds and regain her joy

    Swedish Weight Loss Services helps a patient lose over 80 pounds and regain her joy

    Swedish Health patient Annie Smith lost more than 80 pounds thanks to sleeve gastrectomy surgery. Her only regret is not having the procedure sooner.

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  • Patient goes the distance for TAVR

    Patient goes the distance for TAVR

    Aortic stenosis can be a startling diagnosis, but no matter where you live you can access leading-edge treatments, like TAVR.

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  • Three sisters find hope at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute

    Three sisters find hope at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute

    Essential tremor ran in this family. Swedish neuroscience experts used focused ultrasound to treat the condition, which has plagued them for decades. Learn more.

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  • Mastectomy surgeries offer patients single-procedure reconstruction and reduced loss of sensation

    Mastectomy surgeries offer patients single-procedure reconstruction and reduced loss of sensation

    A Swedish oncological surgeon discusses the operations and their benefits to patients

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  • Swedish is home to some of the country's most advanced surgical techniques

    Swedish is home to some of the country's most advanced surgical techniques

    Surgical experts at Swedish are saving lives with procedures and technology that not too long ago would have been considered impossible. Learn more.

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  • A record year for hope. Swedish marks an unparalleled year for organ transplant in 2023.

    A record year for hope. Swedish marks an unparalleled year for organ transplant in 2023.

    Learn more about our unsurpassed year of treating patients with liver and kidney transplants.

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  • The breakdown about osteoporosis and bone density testing

    The breakdown about osteoporosis and bone density testing

    Don’t let a broken bone fracture your life. An expert at Swedish explains why bone density testing is vital to bone health and preventing osteoporosis.

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  • For heart health, small changes make a big difference

    For heart health, small changes make a big difference

    A Swedish expert has some tips for maintaining your best health and preventing heart disease.

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  • Preparing your child for surgery

    Preparing your child for surgery

    Learn how to work with a child life specialist to help your child feel as confident as possible about having surgery.

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  • Comprehensive care for people with complex pregnancies

    Comprehensive care for people with complex pregnancies

    Patients with medically complex pregnancy require specialized, holistic care. Swedish’s maternal and fetal medicine experts are there for them. Learn more.

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  • El dolor crónico puede afectar mucho a los pacientes y a las personas que los quieren

    El dolor crónico puede afectar mucho a los pacientes y a las personas que los quieren

    Los expertos en salud conductual de Providence Swedish ofrecen algunos consejos para que los pacientes, sus seres queridos y los cuidadores transiten sus relaciones de manera positiva.

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  • Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Magnesium magic: myth or reality?

    Online influencers say the mineral cures everything from gut issues to ADHD. A Swedish expert weighs in on the claims from Tik Tok docs.

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  • After mastectomy, patients find a healing, helping hand at Swedish Plastics and Aesthetics

    After mastectomy, patients find a healing, helping hand at Swedish Plastics and Aesthetics

    The practice is committed to helping every patient live comfortably in their own skin.

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