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Protect yourself: 6 things to know before giving to charity
Not all charities claiming to help sick children are really helping sick children. That's the disturbing bottom line in a new report from CNN, the Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting.
But luckily for would-be donors, there are legitimate places to donate – if you know where to look.
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Gluten-free diet questions? Here are 5 answers and a recipe
As a wellness dietitian with the MultiCare Center for Healthy Living, we're always meeting with patients and community groups to talk about food choices and nutrition. Here are some answers for those who are curious about gluten-free diets.
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For 11th year, MultiCare one of top 100 Integrated Health Systems
Becker's Hospital Review has named Tacoma-based not-for-profit MultiCare Health System one of the "100 Integrated Health Systems To Know." This is the 11th consecutive year MultiCare has ranked in the Top 100.
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MultiCare announces new members of Foundation boards
MultiCare Health System has announced new volunteer board members of the MultiCare Health Foundation, the Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation, and the Good Samaritan Foundation.
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Grays Harbor Hospital, MultiCare to form affiliation network
Grays Harbor Community Hospital and MultiCare Health System announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent to establish an affiliation network between the two health systems.
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Kid health: entice picky eaters with themed meals
Let's face it, we all have those standard meals we eat every week. It’s often hard to break out of old habits and get creative with meals that won’t cause a serious uprising. So how about trying themes?
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Learn about 'Angelina Jolie' genetic test for breast cancer risk
A genetic test that helped Angelina Jolie opt for a preventive double mastectomy can be ordered locally through the MultiCare Genomics Institute and the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center.
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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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Nurses Week: Celebrating skill and compassion through the decades
While National Nurses Week runs through Sunday, May 12 (Florence Nightingale's birthday), patients benefit every day from a long tradition of dedicated individuals who offer healing, comfort and expert care.
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Summer safety: 7 tips to prevent kids from falling out windows
In Pierce County, falls are the most common unintentional injury that requires a hospital stay for a child.
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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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Gardening with the MultiCare grounds crew: choosing rose plants
Spring is here, and not only is it a great time to plant new shrubs, such as roses, it is also when the selection of roses at local nurseries is at its best.
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Electronic health records cut paper - on Earth Day and every day
If you're a MultiCare patient, your electronic health record eliminates the need for paper records — on Earth Day and every day.
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Tips for parents: child sexual abuse prevention
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize that we can each play a part in promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families in communities.
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