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Summer is almost here! As we gear up for outdoor activities, hiking, sports, and recreation, it's the perfect time to learn how to stay safe and injury-free.

Dr. Jonathan Hodax shares expert tips on preventing common summer injuries.

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Celebrating heritage, unity, and community! St. Michael Medical Center held a special staff appreciation celebration in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in partnership with the Philippine Nurses Association of Western Washington.

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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Here's an important fact: high blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and the most preventable.

Learn more about stroke prevention: https://t.co/VwPGzJSXQT

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As Stroke Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to thank our incredible stroke team at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for their dedication to saving lives and reducing disability every single day.

Your health matters. Stay vigilant all year long at https://t.co/XxTpQi0vaN

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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Recognizing the warning signs of stroke could save a life, and every second counts when symptoms appear.

Learn more about stroke prevention and warning signs: https://t.co/nsLZ8CFgVH

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The 1st Annual Neurosciences and Spine Symposium brought together over 200 healthcare professionals from across the region for an inspiring day of learning and collaboration at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

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May is Stroke Awareness Month. It's important to know that stroke doesn't affect everyone equally. African Americans have a high risk of having a stroke.

Learn more at https://t.co/nsLZ8CFgVH

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St. Joseph Medical Center is lit in red, white, and blue to honor Memorial Day and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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St. Joseph Medical Center shines bright in blue to honor EMS Week and celebrate the dedicated emergency medical services professionals who save lives every day.

Thank you to all EMS professionals!

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Celebrating strength, resilience, and remarkable recovery journeys. In honor of National Trauma Survivors Day, St. Joseph Medical Center gathered at our Garden of Angels to recognize the incredible survivors who have overcome severe physical injuries.

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After 30 years as a family medicine physician, Dr. Chao-ying Wu retired. But his dedication to healing his community didn't stop. He became a living kidney donor with an ambitious goal: help eliminate the Whatcom County kidney transplant waitlist.

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Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. That's more than 2,000 strokes every single day.

Learn more about stroke prevention, risk factors, and treatment options: https://t.co/nsLZ8CFgVH

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Exceptional patient safety across our health system! Six Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals have earned an "A" grade from the Leapfrog Group for Spring 2026.

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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Do you know your personal risk for stroke?

Take your stroke health questionnaire: https://t.co/3UHwWmw1J3

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A stroke during a virtual therapy session changed everything for Washington State Representative Jamila Taylor.

Read Jamila's full story: https://t.co/mQO4AYUSsN

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Humankindness lives in the everyday choices to put others first, offer support and make someone’s day a little better.

This Hospital and Clinic Week, we’re celebrating the people who lead with compassion in every interaction, big and small.

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Congratulations to Nikki Stuefen, RN at St. Francis Hospital, on receiving the DAISY Award!

Thank you, Nikki, for your commitment to nursing excellence and for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of your patients every day!

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Happy Nurses Week! We're honored to celebrate Natalie Logue, RN, whose dedication and compassionate care make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

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There was once a belief that stroke was something to worry about only in older individuals, but recent trends indicate a shift.

Learn more about this recent trend:
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Nurses, in moments big and small, you are there. Thank you for your confidence and precision that guide every decision you make. Happy #NursesWeek. #ThankANurse #Hellohumankindness