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• For 5 years, test has found hidden heart defects in newborns

  Posted on Feb 14, 2013
  

  Hidden heart defects in five healthy-appearing newborns have been found and fixed, thanks to a quick and painless test that’s celebrating its fifth anniversary today at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Since Feb. 14, 2008, more than 10,000 day-old babies have received the screening that is free to all children born at Tacoma General. Called pulse oximetry, the test detects low levels of oxygen in the blood, which may be indicative of a heart defect.

• 10 ways to show your heart some love on Valentine's Day

  Posted on Feb 11, 2013
  

  Just in time for Valentine's Day, the American Heart Association offers these 10 tips for a healthy heart. 

• You ate what?! Top 5 worst game day foods

  Posted on Feb 1, 2013
  
  Each year, Americans consume billions of calories on game day. From nachos to pigs in a blanket, buffalo wings and more, the day is second only to Thanksgiving for food consumption. Even small treats or seemingly healthy treats can be packed with extra fat and calories, so be mindful of your consumption this Sunday.

• National award honors Tacoma General's high level of cardiac care

  Posted on Oct 19, 2012
  

  Heart attack patients receive a higher standard of cardiac care at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, according to a national award announced this month.

• Key numbers for heart health: Cholesterol and blood pressure

  Posted on Sep 24, 2012
  

  Cholesterol and blood pressure play a major role in the overall health of our heart. High blood pressure and poor cholesterol numbers are considered major risk factors for the development of heart disease and stroke. Do you know your numbers?

• Patient praises Good Samaritan Emergency Department, cardiac care

  Posted on Apr 17, 2012
  

  Chloe Taylor had no reason to think that she was suffering from a heart condition when she collapsed at home and was rushed to MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. “How lucky we are to have a state-of-the-art hospital here in Puyallup, staffed with very capable and caring people,” Chloe says. “I couldn’t have gotten better care anywhere else.”

• NBC's Parenthood Brings 'A-fib' symptoms into prime time

  Posted on Mar 15, 2012
  

  In a recent "Parenthood" episode on NBC, the patriarch character was diagnosed with “a-fib” and tried to keep the news from his family. For many viewers unfamiliar with a-fib, the diagnosis may have sparked some curiosity about how the character and family will be affected. For viewers affected by a-fib, the fictional diagnosis hit close to reality.

• Share These Healthy Heart Tips With Your Valentine

  Posted on Feb 6, 2012
  

  Heart disease is a leading cause of death for men and women. Often it is a silent disease that you may not understand until damage has been done. But you can take steps to keep your heart healthy as possible with some simple changes that include eating better and getting more exercise.

• At Tacoma General, cardiac patient 'just knew I would be OK'

  Posted on Jan 11, 2012
  

  When tests revealed that Tim Carter was suffering from multivessel coronary artery disease, "I started thinking this could be the end of my life." After he was transported to the MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center at Tacoma General Hospital, "I just knew I would be OK."

• After heart procedure, Gig Harbor man regains active lifestyle

  Posted on Dec 23, 2011
  

  For the first time in years, 63-year-old Bill Stuenkel can walk nonstop from the Gig Harbor waterfront up to his house on Peacock Hill. In May, Stuenkel underwent a cardiac ablation procedure by Dr. Tariq Salam at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. The procedure corrected his heart rhythm problems, and Stuenkel has been pleased with the results.

• Heart test that saved baby in Tacoma recommended for all newborns

  Posted on Dec 21, 2011
  

  A baby's heart defect was detected thanks to a painless test offered to newborns at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. "I feel very lucky that we decided to do the test. I feel very lucky that we were at Tacoma General," the boy's mother told KING 5 TV. "I think the stars aligned. Somebody was looking out for us, for him, and it essentially saved his life."
  

• Outdoorsman back on the trail after innovative heart procedure

  Posted on Sep 27, 2011
  

  Five months after undergoing an innovative heart procedure at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, a Puyallup man has regained the active lifestyle he thought he had lost forever. Now he hopes to build enough strength to someday summit Mount Rainier - a lifelong dream for the 61-year-old who grew up in the mountain's shadow.

• Tacoma General honored for Cardiac care

  Posted on Aug 6, 2011
  

  MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Gold Performance Achievement Award for its commitment to a higher standard of cardiac care.

• MultiCare hospitals receive cardiac, stroke designations

  Posted on May 25, 2011
  

  As part of a statewide program to create an emergency cardiac and stroke system, MultiCare's adult hospitals received their categories this week.
  

• MultiCare expands Research Institute, adds trials

  Posted on May 19, 2011
  

  MultiCare leaders decided they wanted the health system to play an increasing role in advancing medicine. In 2010, they opened the MultiCare Research Institute in Tacoma. Program Director Richard Shine recently discussed the new program.