Separating breast cancer myths from reality can help you understand your risk
One woman in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Get the facts about screenings, causes and treatments.
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You can thrive, not just survive, during perimenopause and menopause
Your care team can offer tools, knowledge and support to help you do more than just "get through" this phase of life. Learn more.
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The art of healing
During cancer treatment, patient Sarah Greene found emotional support and liberation through the Swedish Cancer Institute's art therapy program. Learn more.
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A brighter future for pregnant people with substance use disorders
Swedish Ballard's Substance-Using Pregnant People program supports better outcomes for birthing parents and their babies.
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Our new Swedish Gynecology Specialty Center brings a host of women’s health services under one roof
Our new center is home to women’s wellness and specialty GYN and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, offering enhanced, collaborative services and care.
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Cancer does not care about the electric bill
Providence Swedish and Northwest Hope & Healing offer patients with cancer immediate financial assistance to help with the costs of living.
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Understanding the benefits and risks of hormone therapy
Research now shows hormone therapy is a safe and effective treatment during menopause. A women’s health expert at Swedish outlines its benefits and risks.
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Did the baby blues arrive with your newborn?
It is completely normal and expected to experience a range of emotions after childbirth. Identifying and understanding these feelings can help you navigate them.
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There's a new treatment for urinary tract infections. What should you know?
The antibiotic, pivmecillinam, has been used in Europe for over four decades as the primary treatment for uncomplicated UTIs.
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New breast cancer screening guidelines: what you need to know
With a rising incidence of breast cancer in young women, the new guidelines recommend screenings begin at age 40.
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Achieve your fitness goals with these tips from an Ultimate Frisbee pro
Kaitlynne "Bunz" Roling, from the Swedish-sponsored Seattle Tempest, shares how she prioritizes and maintains her health.
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Preventing cervical cancer
A gynecological oncologist at Swedish outlines the benefits of early vaccination and regular screenings to prevent cervical cancer.
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How to brave the winter — and seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder may leave you feeling down all winter long. But with advice from a Swedish expert, you can get your energy back.
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Anyone with a cervix can get cervical cancer
Screenings are essential for early detection. Make them part of your regular health-care routine.
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The Lytle Center: a decade of nurturing families
The Center provides those families with a welcoming place before and after birth for learning, health evaluations and ongoing support.
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Start or restart your fitness journey in 2024
Two sports medicine experts at Swedish Spine, Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine share their top tips to help you start or resume your fitness journey.
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At Swedish, the very best care for every woman at every stage of life
Seattle’s KING 5 TV hosted a panel of Providence Swedish women’s health experts for a series of conversations about the extensive, world-class women’s health-care available to our patients.
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Watch video: Move a muscle, change a thought
A Swedish expert explains how different physical activities can affect our emotions and moods.
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When should you get your first mammogram?
With rates of breast cancer increasing in younger women, screening guidelines are changing. Learn when you should receive your first mammogram.
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At Swedish, midwives’ expansive role in care is helping build community
Swedish’s Medical Director of Midwifery, Mary Mittell, CNM, discusses how midwifery supports inclusive, holistic care.
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