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Bailey-Boushay House celebrates 33 years of service - New Day NW – KING-TV (June 16, 2025)
Kathryn Swyngle, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Mark Coleman, Food Lifeline – iHeart (June 16, 2025)
Big Changes at St. Clare’s: New President, New Energy, New Goals – Stroll Magazine (June 2025)
Business Journal reveals region's most admired CEOs for 2025 – Puget Sound Business Journal (June 3, 2025)
Lakewood Community Celebrates a Decade of Student Artwork at St. Clare Hospital – The Suburban Times (June 3, 2025)
Tumor-Treating Fields With Chemo Improves OS in Pancreatic Cancer – Target Oncology (June 1, 2025)
Business Journal recognizes 20 Health Care Heroes for 2025 – Puget Sound Business Journal (May 27, 2025)
More than 75,000 meals delivered – Tacoma Weekly (May 26, 2025)
Recognizing stroke symptoms early can save lives – New Day NW - KING-TV (May 22, 2025)
New sportcourt opens at Verlo Playfield – Tacoma Weekly (May 18, 2025)
Doctors still urge regular checkups for cervical cancer even amid vaccine – KING-TV (May 2, 2025)
Best of the South Sound: 2025 – South Sound Mag (May 1, 2025)
Where are Leapfrog’s 11 straight-A hospitals? – Becker’s Healthcare (May 1, 2025)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle Children’s Announce Strategic Affiliation – South Sound Business (April 29, 2025)
Questions to ask yourself before choosing a physician specialty – American Medical Association (April 28, 2025)
Virginia Mason Franciscan invests in nonprofit that educates, empowers minority youth – Catholic Health World (April 25, 2025)
New Bremerton freestanding clinic helping bring down wait times at hospital ER – Kitsap Sun (April 21, 2025)
Spring is in the air: Preparing your back for golf, pickleball season – Gig Harbor Now (April 1, 2025)
The health systems taking on anesthesia residents, by state – Becker’s Healthcare (March 27, 2025)
The trends 5 orthopedic surgeons are following – Becker’s Healthcare (March 21, 2025)
First day of spring kicks off allergy season in Washington – KIRO-TV (March 20, 2025)
2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers – U.S. News & World Report (March 19, 2025)
Seattle Hospital Prioritizes Excellence in Care for City's Most Vulnerable – Newsweek (March 17, 2025)
To boost prostate-cancer prevention, doctors get into the game – American Medical Association (March 17, 2025)
Debunking 'sleepmaxxing' and what actually works to improve sleep: HealthLink – KING TV (March 14, 2025)
Grant from hospital system allows YMCA to expand efforts against chronic disease – Kitsap Sun (March 14, 2025)
We Asked Sweaty Sleepers to Try Cooling Sheets — These Are the 8 They Liked Best – Everyday Health (March 12, 2025)
The skills many spine surgeons lack, per Dr. Philip Louie – Becker’s Healthcare (March 7, 2025)
What doctors wish patients knew about prostate cancer – American Medical Association (March 7, 2025)
King County sergeant saves mother with kidney donation – KIRO (March 5, 2025)
Hometown Hero: healthcare manager breaks barriers to provide healthcare in Federal Way – Federal Way Mirror (Feb. 28, 2025)
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes – New Day NW (Feb. 27, 2025)
VMFH partners to open hybrid ER, urgent care facility in Bremerton – Kitsap Sun (Feb. 27, 2025)
The Safest Way to Remove Earwax, According to Doctors – Men’s Health (Feb. 25, 2025)
World's Best Hospitals 2025 – Newsweek (Feb. 26, 2025)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Awards $1.7M to 27 Area Nonprofits – South Sound Magazine (Feb. 19, 2025)
Local Cardiologist Shares Life-Saving Tips for Heart Month – Gig Harbor Now (Feb. 10, 2025)
70 chief strategy officers to know | 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (Feb. 7, 2025)
SMMC launches doula program, as Kitsap sees an increase in OBGYNs – Kitsap Sun (Jan. 29, 2025)
Why your phone doesn’t make for the best alarm clock – CNN (Jan. 28, 2025)
Lipstick Angels provide pampering, support to patients with cancer – Catholic Health World (Jan. 23, 2025)
Spine surgeons, these are the skills to master in 2025 – Becker’s Healthcare (Jan. 22, 2025)
Debate remains over certain skincare products linked to benzene, a known carcinogen: HealthLink – KING-TV (Jan. 18, 2025)
Spine surgeons' approach to their toughest cases – Becker’s Healthcare (Jan. 15, 2025)
Man’s breast cancer highlights importance of early detection – Kitsap Daily News (Jan. 4, 2025)
Older Immunocompromised Folks May Need More From RSV Vaccines – MedPage Today (Dec. 31, 2024)
36 chief innovation officers to know | 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (Dec. 27, 2024)
Nonprofit delivers over 12,000 toys to local hospitals – Bainbridge Island Review (Dec. 25, 2024)
These health systems are taking steps to address health equity – American Medical Association (Dec. 12, 2024)
64 CEO influencers to know | 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (Dec. 9, 2024)
Health Care Leadership Awards 2024: Dr. Adam Lacy-Hulbert – Puget Sound Business Journal (Dec. 7, 2024)
Health Care Leadership Awards 2024: Charleen Tachibana – Puget Sound Business Journal (Dec. 7, 2024)
Health Care Leadership Awards: Thomas Kruse – Puget Sound Business Journal (Dec. 7, 2024)
New program may build workforce through those facing barriers to health care education – Kitsap Sun (Dec. 6, 2024)
Tips for preventing injuries during winter sports - New Day NW – KING TV (Dec. 5, 2024)
Insights from doctors about different physician specialties – American Medical Association (Dec. 5, 2024)
Phase 3 Study for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Meets Survival Goal – Cure Today (Dec. 4, 2024)
180+ chief medical officers to know | 2025 – Becker’s Healthcare (Dec. 3, 2024)
Virginia Mason addresses food insecurity – Tacoma Weekly (Nov. 27, 2024)
SNEAK PEEK: Virginia Mason’s new West Seattle clinic finally ready to open – West Seattle Blog (Nov. 22, 2024)
Kraken and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health team up to promote prostate cancer testing – KING TV (Nov. 22, 2024)
Working The Screen At Kraken Game To Save Lives – National Hockey League (Nov. 18, 2024)
Where are Leapfrog's 12 straight-A hospitals? – Becker’s Healthcare (Nov. 15, 2024)
Seattle system uses grants to form healthy community partnerships – American Medical Association (Nov. 15, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Launches Inclusive Health Care Training Academy – South Sound Business (Nov. 15, 2024)
Spine surgeons keep up with 'dynamic field' of implants, devices – Becker’s Healthcare (Nov. 14, 2024)
America's Best Weight Loss Clinics & Centers 2025 – Newsweek (Nov. 13, 2024)
69 C-suite leaders share their biggest wins of 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (Nov. 11, 2024)
VMFH innovative food box pilot supports patients with diabetes, food insecurity – Kitsap Sun (Nov. 11, 2024)
These are the Puget Sound region's 100 most influential leaders in 2024 – Puget Sound Business Journal (Nov. 8, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health eyes outpatient expansion, but not M&A – Modern Healthcare (Nov. 6, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hosted its annual "Crucial Catch” with the Seahawks – Federal Way Mirror (Oct. 31, 2024)
For these health systems, value-based care means putting patients first – American Medical Association (Oct. 31, 2024)
213+ CNOS to know | 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (Oct. 29, 2024)
GLP-1 Medications Show Promise as First Drug Therapy for Sleep Apnea – Sleep Review (Oct. 29, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health CEO Ketul Patel becomes WSHA board chair – Washington State Hospital Association (Oct. 28, 2024)
How Seattle-area hospitals are handling the national IV shortage caused by Hurricane Helene – KING 5 (Oct. 26, 2024)
What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema – American Medical Association (Oct. 25, 2024)
Doctors urge families to protect babies, older adults as RSV immunizations now in supply: HealthLink – KING 5 (Oct. 25, 2024)
Business Journal announces 15 Health Care Leadership Award recipients – Puget Sound Business Journal (Oct. 21, 2024)
Keeping your gut healthy and happy: ‘It’s a daily practice’ – Seattle Times (Oct. 18, 2024)
The Loftons' life-changing weight loss journey - New Day NW – KING 5 (Oct. 16, 2024)
Spine surgeons' priorities for '25: Machine learning, endoscopy + more – Becker’s Spine Review (Oct. 10, 2024)
Free gun lockbox giveaway Saturday at Town Square Park – Federal Way Mirror (Oct. 12, 2024)
October spotlight: Rising breast cancer rates among Asian women call for increased awareness and action – Northwest Weekly Asian (Oct. 7, 2024)
New option at St. Anthony can help patients undergoing chemotherapy keep their hair – Gig Harbor Now (Oct. 2, 2024)
Top-ranked hospitals for angioplasty, by state – Becker’s Healthcare (Oct. 1, 2024)
What doctors wish older adults knew to manage their health – American Medical Association (Sept. 26, 2024)
Top-ranked hospitals for coronary bypass, by state – Becker’s Healthcare (Sept. 20, 2024)
World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025 - Oncology – Newsweek (Sept. 17, 2024)
Can Depression Cause Sleep Talking? – Sleep Foundation (Sept. 13, 2024)
The top geriatric hospital in each state – Becker’s Healthcare (Sept. 11, 2024)
New Data Supports 3D Printed Pedicle Screw Guides – Orthopedics This Week (Sept. 4, 2024)
New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable – Kitsap Sun (Aug. 30, 2024)
A friendship, a critical need, a lifesaving decision – Methow Valley News (Aug. 29, 2024)
Health system applies renowned “production system” to inequities – American Medical Association (Aug. 26, 2024)
Liposomal Irinotecan May Be Effective in Later Lines for Pancreatic Cancer – Medscape (Aug. 23, 2024)
Woodworker’s hobby became a vocation, then a donation – Gig Harbor Now (Aug. 22, 2024)
Healthcare's next big disruptors – Becker’s Healthcare (Aug. 21, 2024)
Health systems see digital health investments that pay off – American Medical Association (Aug. 19, 2024)
Rethinking Mental Health Post-Pandemic – Seattle Magazine (Aug. 19, 2024)
ER or urgent care: Hospitals say patients don't have to choose – Modern Healthcare (Aug. 19, 2024)
Lung Cancer & Women: What you should Know – Cityline (Aug. 15, 2024)
Reimagining Patient Care: The Role of Tech and Innovation in Human-Centered Health Care – GeekWire (Aug. 12, 2024)
Introducing St. Elizabeth’s new president – The Courier Herald (Aug. 8, 2024)
Top Docs: Andrew Ross, M.D. – Seattle magazine (Aug. 8, 2024)
Matthew Metsker Named St. Clare Hospital President – SouthSound Talk (Aug. 2, 2024)
Top Docs: Lucas McCarthy, M.D., MSC – Seattle Mag (July 31, 2024)
Build 2 Lead: Empowering Seattle’s Youth Through Education and Advocacy – Seattle Medium (July 31, 2024)
What doctors wish patients knew about “summer finger bumps” – American Medical Association (July 26, 2024)
'Street medicine' project with fire departments aims to ease burden on hospital ER – Kitsap Sun (July 25, 2024)
The Boeing Classic brings the world's best PGA senior golfers back to the Northwest – KING 5 (July 22, 2024)
47 hospitals in Washington recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke – American Heart Association News (July 22, 2024)
What it's like in rheumatology: Shadowing Dr. Amish J. Dave – American Medical Association (July 19, 2024)
Boeing Classic Kicks Off at Snoqualmie Ridge Next Month – 425 Magazine (July 19, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health grants address community challenges – Washington State Hospital Blog (July 18, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers consultation, other services to independent hospitals, health systems – Catholic Health Association (July 15, 2024)
Caring Is A Calling For The PSBJ's 2024 Health Care Heroes – Puget Sound Business Journal (July 12, 2024)
100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs | 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (July 11, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health planning new ER and urgent care facility in Port Orchard – Kitsap Sun (July 9, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Plans Second Kitsap County Hybrid ER/Urgent Care Clinic – South Sound Magazine (July 9, 2024)
Annual Boeing Classic 2024: A Week of Golf, Fun, and Philanthropy – Living Snoqualmie (July 9, 2024)
Activities to improve joint health in the summer – KING 5 New Day NW (July 8, 2024)
Mom Welcomes Twin Babies Early and Gets Her Ph.D. — and After She Got a Special Graduation Ceremony, Her Kids Did Too – People (June 30, 2024)
Need multiple alarms to wake up in the morning? Here’s what could be happening, according to experts - CNN (June 28, 2024)
These Finance Executives Know Their Business Is More Than The Sum Of Its Parts – Puget Sound Business Journal (June 28, 2024)
AIDS crisis from 1980s to today: How Seattle responded with hope, healing – Seattle Times (June 27, 2024)
WSHA honors 13 rural hospitals for quality improvement initiatives – Washington State Hospital Association (June 26, 2024)
Seattle Invests $200,000 in Innovative Food Rescue Efforts to Reduce Waste and Fight Hunger – Seattle Public Utilities (June 25, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health CEO: Care network invites partners 'drawn to our outcomes' – Becker’s Hospital Review (June 25, 2024)
What doctors wish patients knew about GERD – American Medical Association (June 21, 2024)
Mom who earned Ph.D. and her twins have graduation ceremonies – Good Morning America (June 19, 2024)
Moses Lake Special Olympian throws out first pitch at Mariners game – The Columbia Basin Herald (June 14, 2024)
Special Olympics WA Announces Health Initiative for People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities – 425 Business (June 13, 2024)
Outpatient spine: 10 insights, stats and more – Becker’s Healthcare (June 11, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health names chief medical officer, and more | MED MOVES – Chief Healthcare Executive (June 10, 2024)
Timely feedback is critical for value-based care incentives to work – American Medical Association (June 10, 2024)
Local woman named world expert in wilderness medicine. Here’s her advice on safe hiking – Tacoma News Tribune (June 9, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Appoints New Chief Medical Officer – 425 Business (June 3, 2024)
NICU nurse awarded for excellence – Tacoma Weekly (June 4, 2024)
Puget Sound Business Journal reveals 2024 Health Care Heroes honorees – Puget Sound Business Journal (June 3, 2024)
Precision analytics 'crucial' for driving clinical, financial performance in spine COEs – Becker’s Healthcare (May 31, 2024)
Seattle doctor shares experience on Grey's Anatomy and his personal cancer journey – KOMO (May 30, 2024)
Catholic Health System exec joins Virginia Mason Franciscan as chief medical officer – Becker’s Healthcare (May 30, 2024)
7 keys to success with value-based care pay arrangements – American Medical Association (May 24, 2024)
231+ Black healthcare leaders to know | 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (May 22, 2024)
100 great community hospitals | 2024 – Becker’s Healthcare (May 20, 2024)
Navy to restore delivery and obstetrics services, among others – Kitsap Sun (May 17, 2024)
90 execs share their most important career lessons – Becker’s Healthcare (May 17, 2024)
How to detect the signs of stroke early on - New Day NW – KING 5 (May 16, 2024)
The best gastroenterology ASCs – US News-Becker’s Healthcare (May 14, 2024)
How these health systems help patients sort fact from falsehood – American Medical Association (May 14, 2024)
The innovations exciting orthopedic surgeons – Becker’s Healthcare (May 10, 2024)
Healthgrades Reveals Top U.S. Hospitals for Patient Safety in 2024 – Healthgrades (May 3, 2024)
Flexible scheduling: smoother workflow, happier doctors? – Today’s Hospitalist (May 3, 2024)
Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation, POM receive money for counseling, financial support – The Courier-Herald (May 2, 2024)
Where are Leapfrog's 15 straight-'A' hospitals? – Becker’s Hospital Review (May 1, 2024)
54 CXOs to know | 2024 – Becker’s Hospital Review (April 30, 2024)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Grants $1.7 Million to Local Nonprofit Organizations – The Suburban Times (April 24, 2024)
Which Conditions Look Like RA? – Health Central (April 16, 2024)
Career Camp Targets Shortage of Kitsap County Health Care Professionals – South Sound Business (April 16, 2024)
What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu – American Medical Association (April 3, 2024)
Addressing social determinants of health, causes of health disparities, and improving access to care – American Medical Association (April 1, 2024)
Federal Way’s St. Francis Hospital Unveils New Family Birth Center – South Sound Magazine (March 29, 2024)
Words of wisdom from 10 cardiology leaders – Becker’s Hospital Review (March 21, 2024)
Moving Beyond Bias in CV Care: Dr. Heidi Nicewarner – ARC Seattle (Feb. 23, 2024)
The strategies that dropped vacancy rates at 10 systems – Becker’s Hospital Review (Feb. 21, 2024)
Fentanyl, mental health, homelessness: They intersect in the ER – Seattle Times (Feb. 16, 2024)
It Takes a Village: A Closer Look at TeamBirth – South Sound Business (Jan. 30, 2024)
Covid and Flu are both surging – New Day NW (Jan. 8, 2024)
Partnerships Fuel New Health Sciences Project at Olympic College’s Poulsbo Campus – South Sound Business Journal (Dec. 12, 2023)
Hometown Hero ‘is the glue that the community needs’ Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan – Federal Way Mirror (Dec. 2, 2023)
‘I’m extremely proud of the great team we have’ – new St. Anne Hospital COO Deepak Devasthali has a lot to be thankful for – B-Town Blog (Nov. 21, 2023)
Tourniquets, gauze now in hundreds of Gig Harbor classrooms to prepare for school shootings – King 5 News (Oct. 27, 2023)
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health partners with Amazon-owned network of primary clinics – Puget Sound Business Journal (Nov. 9, 2023)
3 ways cancer care needs to change, per 8 leaders – Becker’s Hospital Review (Nov. 1, 2023)
Virtual Nursing offers a new career for WA’s burned-out nurses – Seattle Times (Nov. 6, 2023)
Why 1 chief nurse nixed 'challenges' from her vocabulary – Becker’s Clinical Leadership (Oct. 23, 2023)
‘Disruption’ of health care industry makes its way to WA as VMFH joins national network – Tacoma News Tribune (Oct. 23, 2023)
Jordan Babineaux previews 2023 Boeing Classic at Snoqualmie Ridge – FOX13 (July 25, 2023)