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Dr. John Lenihan among first in U.S. with new robotic GYN surgery
Bellybutton breakthrough: At MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Dr. John Lenihan is among the first surgeons to perform robotic single-site gynecological procedure in the United States.
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To heal fast, busy mom with MS chooses robotic surgery in Tacoma
With three young children waiting at home, Janelle Winstead didn’t have time for a long recovery after surgery. So when her gallbladder needed to be removed, the Tacoma mother was thankful she had the option to choose daVinci robotic surgery by Dr. James Rifenbery just down the street at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, Wash.
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Photo: Bellybutton ready for bikini after daVinci robotic surgery
Robotic surgery with the daVinci Surgery System means that people with abdominal pain who need their gallbladder removed can opt for surgery with fewer incisions, minimal scarring and faster recovery, according to Dr. James Rifenbery. Here are some answers to common questions, as well as some photos from inside the operating room.
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For some new moms, insurance now covers cost of breast pumps
Pregnant women and new mothers may qualify for a Medela Breast Pump with no out-of-pocket costs, thanks to a change in insurance coverage requirements as part of the Affordable Care Act.
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Vintage TG: Newborn wears 1981 T-shirt her mom received as a baby
The tiny pink T-shirt is more than 30 years old, yet the baby wearing it is brand new. Violet Magnolia Shamp was born with a flair for vintage fashion. When she arrived Feb. 4 at the Family Birth Center at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, her parents dressed her in a 1981 Tacoma General T-shirt originally worn by Violet's mother, Martha, when she was born at the hospital.
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Mom of healthy toddler thanks Tacoma General for life-saving care
August 2010 was a life-changing month for Angie Hart. On August 7, Hart’s brother-in-law Chadd was killed in Kentucky. On August 8, the expectant mother was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome and rushed by ambulance to MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. On August 9, Bailey Rainn Miller was born by emergency cesarean section – nine weeks early and weighing just 2 pounds, 13 ounces.
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We tried it: a 'fizzy' facial
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park is perhaps the last thing you expect to see during a trip to the doctor’s office: a fully functioning medical day spa.
As a gal who’s never been able to resist a good trip to the spa, I knew I had to check it out.
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Resolution Inspiration: Kimberly Weaver's Weight-Loss Success
Now that we’re more than a month into the New Year, are you finding it harder to stick to those resolutions you made with such good intentions? Do you need a little inspiration to help stay with those healthy changes you started in January?
We have just the thing: the story of MultiCare Employee Kimberly Weaver, RN, who lost over 50 pounds, went from a size 16 to a size 4 -- and has kept the weight off for three years.
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Doctor Q&A: 'Downton Abbey' highlights dangers of eclampsia
Sunday's episode of "Downton Abbey," a PBS drama set in 1920s England, raised many questions about the dangers of eclampsia and preeclampsia during pregnancy. For answers, we turned to MultiCare OB/GYN physicians and the MultiCare Health Library. (If you're pregnant, find an OB/GYN physician or other health provider here.)
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5 ways to be a 'massage insider' - pro tips from MultiCare MedSpa
In order to obtain the wisdom of a "massage insider," you don't need to have experienced hours upon hours of bodywork. Before your next massage, help yourself relax by considering these five tips from a Licensed Massage Practitioner at the MultiCare MedSpa. (Check out the spa specials or request an appointment online now.)
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New Year Newborns: First babies of 2013 born in Tacoma, Puyallup
The first babies of the year arrived early this morning in the Family Birth Centers at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Drop-in clinics offer vaccines for flu, whooping cough
Drop-in clinics are offering free immunizations this week for all children from birth through age 18 in Tacoma, Gig Harbor and Puyallup.
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12-12-12 baby born at 12:12? Moms try in Tacoma, Puyallup, Auburn
A dozen babies have been born so far on 12-12-12 at MultiCare hospitals, and four women delivered their newborns during the 12 o'clock hour in the Family Birth Centers at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, and MultiCare Auburn Medical Center.
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Today Show: Soldier surprises wife 15 minutes before birth of son
Watch this clip from the "Today Show," which shared this sweet story from MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital: Spc. Matt Arehart traveled from Afghanistan to surprise his wife just 15 minutes before their son was born.
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5 midwife myths: From epidural to insurance, midwives can deliver
A midwife in the Seattle-Tacoma area says people frequently ask questions about the role of a midwife: Can a midwife prescribe an epidural or other medication for pain during childbirth? Can a midwife deliver a baby in a hospital? Jodee Gutierrez, ARNP, a Certified Nurse Midwife at the MultiCare Women’s Health & Wellness Center in Gig Harbor, answers questions about how a midwife can help.
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