Sumner
Sumner, WA · Health
hoodline.com
Puyallup Man Reunites With Strangers Who Restarted His Heart in July
Vincent was in cardiac arrest and unresponsive on July 18 when Jackie found him and immediately began CPR, while a young man named Ethan ran to grab an AED and helped with lifesaving care before paramedics could even arrive. Two months later, Vincent woke up in the hospital, and this week he finally got to sit down face to face with the two strangers who kept him alive long enough for help to reach him.
lfptowncrier.com
Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics Scheduled - Pre-Register for Your Appointment
We are once again partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurses Association (SVNA) to host several community vaccination events this fall. Flu and COVID vaccines will be available to staff, students, families, and community members. Clinic Schedule. Monday, October 12. Kellogg Middle School Commons. 16045 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.
Care HealthCare of Washington
A Washington Healthcare Company Brings Trusted Service to Your Home
Care HealthCare of Washington, under the leadership of John Kirimi, has become a beacon of personalized, reliable, and compassionate care for families across the region. The company’s King County location in Federal Way serves as an important hub for its operations, where the team coordinates a network of caregivers who bring peace of mind to countless homes. This story of dedication and growth is not just about a business; it’s about a community striving to support its most vulnerable members with dignity and respect.
Dean Chier, M.D.
A Holistic Approach to Healing is Brewing In Seattle
In the bustling neighborhood of Lake City, where the urban landscape meets a serene blend of nature, lies a practice that promises a different kind of healing experience. Dean Chier, M.D., a name synonymous with holistic and integrative medicine, has been serving the community with a disappearing approach to healthcare. The practice focuses on spending meaningful time with patients and offering easy access for follow-ups, unlike the corporate model commonly followed by other clinics. This commitment to a patient-centered practice has made Dean Chier, M.D. a well-respected and cherished part of the community.
shorelineareanews.com
Big changes coming to Apple Health / Medicaid
Seattle/King county Public Health published a detailed article about the changes coming to Apple Health / Medicaid and the options for health care that may be available for some. Starting October 1, 2026, some non-citizens who are 19 and older who currently qualify for Apple Health will no longer be...
hoodline.com
Chemical Reaction Scare Sends Crews to Swedish Issaquah Hospital, No Fire Found
Fire crews descended on Swedish Issaquah Hospital Thursday afternoon after initial reports described a commercial fire at the Issaquah Highlands medical campus, but firefighters quickly determined there was no active blaze and instead began investigating a possible chemical reaction inside the facility. The response began when Eastside Fire & Rescue...
EurekAlert
ISB researchers identify immune cells that drive harmful autoantibody responses after COVID-19
SEATTLE — When the immune system encounters a virus, it produces antibodies designed to recognize and eliminate the invader. But in some people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, the immune response goes awry, producing autoantibodies — antibodies that mistakenly attack the body's own tissues. Scientists...
fredhutch.org
Meet the newest radiation therapist at the proton therapy facility
When Sarah Fisher was just 16, she lost her grandmother to fallopian tube cancer, more commonly classified as ovarian cancer, an event that had a profound effect on her and her career. “She practically raised me and made a big, positive impact on my life,” Fisher said. One of...
tvw.org
State Forensic Hospital Signing Ceremony
Gov. Bob Ferguson, DSHS Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Secretary Angela Ramirez, and Western State Hospital CEO Mark Thompson join Clark Construction, construction partners, and craftworkers to sign the final beam of the new forensic state hospital at Western State Hospital in Steilacoom.
livingsnoqualmie.com
Snoqualmie Council Approves Night Work as Hospital Expansion Moves Ahead.
Installation of a new traffic signal at Snoqualmie Parkway and SE 99th Street will require overnight construction as work continues on Snoqualmie Valley Health’s expansion project. At its Monday, Aug. 24 meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council approved an after-hours noise permit for the work. Construction will take place Sunday...
insurancebusinessmag.com
Heffernan acquires 50-year Washington agency in benefits push
More than half of America's independent agency owners say they are somewhat or very interested in selling, according to a 2022 Harris Poll survey commissioned by Keystone Agency Partners. For small agencies built on decades of personal relationships, the question is less whether to sell than who to sell to. Kristin Manwaring answered it in May.
FOX 13 Seattle
Renewed push for vaccinations after 2 measles deaths
redmond-reporter.com
Valley Medical Cancer Center begins new construction phase
Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton has been working on completing its Cancer Center, which has been under construction in stages since 2024. On Aug. 20, the comprehensive cancer care center had its official ribbon cutting to kick off Phase 1B, where patients will begin receiving more robust care on Aug. 31.