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Praise for Dr. Law: 'He talked to me like a person, not a chart'
Michael Marusich didn’t want to go to the doctor: He was tired of being treated like a number. But when a good friend recommended Dr. David E. Law at MultiCare Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Marusich agreed to give him a chance. That decision may have saved his life.
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Update: Siblings of any age may visit newborns at Birth Centers
On March 26, 2013, MultiCare Health System lifted the visitor restrictions that were put in place to protect newborns in the Family Birth Centers. Siblings of any age are allowed to visit the Birth Center, but children younger than 13 who are not siblings of the baby are still restricted. Some restrictions are still in place at Tacoma General's high-risk nurseries, at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, and at the Mary Bridge Pediatric Care Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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All clear: police responded to nonspecific threat at MultiCare
About 1 p.m. Tuesday, MultiCare Health System received a nonspecific threat at the main campus of Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center. After investigating the threat, staff and law enforcement determined there was no danger and called the all clear about 3:30 p.m.
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Good Samaritan wins national health care construction award
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital's Dally Tower recently received the prestigious Vista Award in the category for new construction. The award recognizes the importance of teamwork in creating an optimal health care environment on projects that succeed from pre-planning through construction to operation.
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Mt. View students deliver cheer to kids at Good Samaritan
Staff, parents and students alike agree that Puyallup’s Mt. View Elementary School is a small school with a big heart. So when members of the close-knit community learned that a school employee’s 2-year-old grandson was in the hospital, they knew they had to help, and quickly collected more than 800 toys for children staying in the hospital.
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Always turn the light on: tips to prevent accidental poisoning
More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the 57 poison control centers across the country. More than 90 percent of these poisonings occur in the home. The majority of non-fatal poisonings occur in children younger than six years old. And, poisonings are one of the leading causes of death among adults. Follow these tips to help prevent poisoning in your home.
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10 tips to manage seasonal allergies in the Pacific Northwest
Seasonal allergies have brought runny noses and itchy eyes to Western Washington. To find relief, we sought tips from Dr. Lawrence Larson, a board-certified allergy/immunology specialist.
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Social Work staff members collect donations for Tree House
In honor of Social Work Month, staff members in MultiCare's Social Work department collected donations for Tree House, where families stay while their children receive treatment nearby at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital or Tacoma General Hospital.
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MultiCare emphasizes FDA warning about Azithromycin side effect
You may have heard in the news recently that the Food and Drug Administration is warning about a serious side effect of the antibiotic azithromycin. The FDA has reported that it can cause changes that can lead to serious abnormal heart rhythms in some people. Not everyone is at risk. If you have questions or concerns, talk with your health care provider.
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Patient feels 'love and compassion' at cancer center in Puyallup
When Bill Clark finished up his last round of chemotherapy at the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center in Puyallup, the nurses treated him to the foods he’d inexplicably craved during his six months of treatment: a giant Slurpee and three beef jerky sticks. Clark still laughs – and tears up a little – talking about it. “Those gals have so much grace and love and compassion for people,” Clark says. “I couldn’t have gotten any better care.”
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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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For kids in oncology clinic, tokens are a carrot for every stick
This is 6-year-old Cole Vukich. He earned this token today at the hematology/oncology clinic at the Mary Bridge Health Center. To earn a token, "I have to get a poke," Cole explained.
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10 ways to not sacrifice sleep when we 'spring forward' on Sunday
Daylight Saving Time 2013 begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10. Are you prepared to “spring forward”? Here are some tips to help with the transition.
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5 colonoscopy questions: Doctor explains preparation, procedure
Few health care interventions can reduce the risk of dying from a disease by more than 50 percent. As a patient, I'd like those odds, even if it means temporary discomfort. Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, here are some common questions I hear about colonoscopies, including the usual concerns about preparation and the procedure itself.
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Boy at Mary Bridge sends get-well message to his friend, a tiger
A tiger cub who is recovering from a critical illness received a note of encouragement this week from another young patient who knows what it's like to go through multiple medical procedures. “I was diagnosed with leukemia the same week that Berani was born,” said 8-year-old Paul Dawkins as he explained his special connection with the 6-month-old tiger.
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