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Miracle birth: Baby, mom live after mom?s heart stopsNew drugs aim to increase female desireTeen birth rate drops, especially among HispanicsPortable emergency room heads to Okla.Born to save her sister?s life, Marissa Ayala graduates from collegeTornado birth: Mom endures labor as twister destroys hospital
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One of oldest nurses in U.S. still going strong at Tacoma General
More than 67 years after See-See Rigney, RN, graduated in 1946 from the Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing, she's still going strong as a staff nurse in Surgical Services. Born in 1925, she'll celebrate her 88th birthday on May 8.
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Take charge of your health on National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day, which takes place Tuesday, April 16, is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding health care and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be.
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Chicago woman working to collect 900 pillowcases for Mary Bridge
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital may not be the most obvious charity of choice for a Chicago seamstress. But it was the Tacoma, Wash. hospital that first inspired Rhonda Buss to give back, so it’s Mary Bridge driving her effort to collect 900 pillowcases to cheer sick children.
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Build a healthier sandwich for National PB&J Day
April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Celebrate the healthy way by giving your PB&J a nutrient makeover with whole-wheat bread and 100 percent fruit spread.
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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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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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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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