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#stroke warrior, Andrea Engfer helping to award the 2023 Hospital Cup! Congratulations to @MultiCareHealth for winning 2 years in a row! #HeartStrokeWalk

Thank you to our Board Chair, Bill Robertson, for sharing why you are walking today! @MultiCareHealth #heartstrokewalk

There are many ways our community can come together for healing and a healthy future.

- Established the @MultiCareINW HIV Critical Care Clinic - Expanded access to gender-affirming surgery at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital through community provider partnerships - Grown gender-affirming services and access @Mary_Bridge Gender Health Clinic

- Created all-gender bathrooms in our hospitals - Developed inclusive policies and procedures for LGBTQ+ patients and staff - Sponsored and participated in regional Pride celebrations - Updated electronic medical records systems to be trans inclusive

While we have more to do, MultiCare has made strides in improving the care and experience of LGBTQ+ patients: - Collecting sexual orientation, gender identity & pronoun information during intake - Developing a directory of LGBTQ+ affirming doctors and other health care providers

The LGBTQ+ community has long faced a variety of health disparities, rooted in discrimination based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. But there are steps we can take to ensure equitable, compassionate care for all. https://t.co/wLcV5onw24

MultiCare strongly supports Pierce County's efforts to support affordable housing, which is essential for achieving our mission of healing and a healthy future in the communities we serve. @PierceCoCouncil

February is National Heart Month. About 80 percent of cardiovascular events can be prevented by knowing and managing your risk factors and following a heart-healthy lifestyle – which includes diet, exercise, sleep and a positive attitude. https://t.co/P2oO80G1zR

January is Cervical Cancer Month. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, making the HPV vaccine one of the best ways to prevent cervical cancer (and others). https://t.co/ZZFIiO4WJ6

Learn more about our commitment to expanding care in central Washington at

We are excited to welcome MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital @yv_memorial to the family. MultiCare has called the Pacific Northwest home for 140 years, and we look forward to serving the communities of the Yakima Valley for years to come.

For many, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to focus on giving back to one’s community. In fact, MLK Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. Learn about events and service projects taking place in our communities: https://t.co/Xxj6P5YXYB

As January progresses, many of us are working towards new fitness goals as part of New Year's resolutions. While losing weight is a common goal, it is more beneficial to focus on overall health factors improving – rather than a decrease on the scale. https://t.co/xXELHGZUms

Reign Reflections: Part 1 We’re proud to present Reign Reflections, an open and honest mental health conversation film series in partnership with @MultiCareHealth. ➡️ https://t.co/zK1crgsm1d ✨ @hope_grows_here #BoldTogether #ReignReflections

Reign Reflections: Part 1 We’re proud to present Reign Reflections, an open and honest mental health conversation film series in partnership with @MultiCareHealth. Stay tuned for full video on Thursday, 12/15* @hope_grows_here #BoldTogether #ReignReflections

This year and every year, we are thankful for our MultiCare team and their continued dedication to the care of patients and families. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue to support the health and well-being of our communities, and wishing all a happy Thanksgiving.

Over the summer, more than a dozen MultiCare doctors were honored in Seattle Magazine’s 22nd annual “Top Doctors” issue. https://t.co/li0W4oUJGZ

While it may feel uncomfortable at first, proactively having open, honest, developmentally appropriate conversations with children about race and social justice is critical.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Early screening can lead to early diagnosis and significantly better chances for effective treatment.