URGENT: We have 588 DOSE 1 MODERNA appointments available Jan. 28 11 p.m. to Jan. 29 2 a.m. Click link to book. For additional slots through to 2 a.m. click on SHOW MORE and select TOMORROW. Must be Phase 1a or Phase 1B / Tier 1.
On Saturday, we opened the largest civilian-led vaccination site in the country
@lumenfield
in partnership w/
@CityofSeattle
,
@MayorJenny
, and
@kcexec
. We're grateful to all the volunteers for making this site a reality! Learn more:
Join us as we kick off the 2022
@WNBA
season with the
@seattlestorm
in the new Climate Pledge Arena. Providence Swedish is a proud partner in health and community, and the official medical provider of the Seattle Storm. Let’s go, Storm!
#TakeCover
This weekend Swedish administered its 100,000th
#COVID19
vaccination dose. Since December, when Swedish was one of the first healthcare orgs in the U.S. to receive & administer doses, we have vaccinated caregivers, partner organizations, frontline workers & the larger community.
Our CEO Dr. Guy Hudson shares about the teamwork it took to administer nearly 900
#COVID19
vaccine doses from 11 p.m.-3:45 a.m. at our mass vaccination clinic as we supported another healthcare organization in our region.
We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the WNBA
@seattlestorm
as their official medical provider and excited to help kick-off another fun season, starting with tomorrow’s home opener against the Las Vegas Aces.
Go Storm!
#TakeCover
For those who attended our late night / early morning clinic to receive your first COVID-19 dose, please refer to this second dose checklist for questions you might have.
Wildfire season can affect you in many ways. From being stuck indoors to inhaling smoke outdoors, it can be tricky to navigate.
@EMeadeMD
provides tips on how to stay healthy amidst smoky skies:
All appointments are full. Those with a confirmed appointment will receive their vaccination this evening. We will not be able to administer vaccinations to anyone waiting in line that does not have an appointment.
100-year-old Ms. Dorothy Hollingsworth got her vaccine at
@seattleu
!
#DYK
-- Ms. Hollingsworth was the first Black woman in the state to serve on a school board in 1975 and, within four years, elected its president -- serving a six-year term on the Seattle School Board. 🌟 🌟
Amazing operation
@lumenfield
is running for mass vax! In-person interpreters, as well as 40 devices that interpret up to 200 languages, is truly equity-focused. ❤️ Thank you
@CityofSeattle
&
@Swedish
for providing service to thousands of people per day!
#AllHandsOnDeck
With more vaccine from DOH, we can honor D2 appts. for those who received D1 elsewhere & currently have an appt. If you don’t have an appt. w/us for a D2, we can't accommodate you if we didn’t administer your D1. We are reaching those who got D1 with us who can't schedule a D2.
At Swedish, we believe deeply that housing and health are inextricably linked. We're committed to finding a solution, says CEO Dr. Guy Hudson. Swedish proudly announced a donation to
@PlymouthHousing
today with
@Premera
and
@PSJH
.
#Thankyou
partners! This week, we started second doses at our mobile vaccine clinics, and to date we've administered 1,300+ first doses. When we complete second doses for our first 9 clinics, we’ll have administered 2,600+ vaccines to those most vulnerable among us.
#COVID19
.
Our team at Swedish encourages everyone to get vaccinated. It is an essential step in saving lives and ending the pandemic. For more information, visit:
Meet Providence Swedish
#BabyNewYear
! Dwayne Carter was born January 1st at 12:18 a.m. at Swedish First Hill to proud parents Carlos & Floreme Tolentino.
#Seattle
welcomed adorable baby Dwayne at 7 lbs. 2 oz. and 18.5 inches.
#Congrats
! 🎉 🎉
The Lumen Field Event Center will be home to a mass vaccination operation capable of vaccinating more people in a day than nearly anywhere else in Washington. Starting Saturday, the city plans to vaccinate 2,100 people on the first day. Learn more:
@Boogerbeard1
We are dedicated to provide a positive and comforting experience for all. Your kind words are truly appreciated. Sending heartfelt wishes on your father's recovery!
Thank you, Seattle, for showing up to get your shots at Lumen! Saturday, June 12 was our last day administering vaccine. Here’s what the community helped us achieve:
•100,000+ doses administered
•44% BIPOC residents served
•500+ volunteers each clinic day
"Vaccinated people can be infected (breakthroughs cases); however, they are less likely to be seriously ill. Please get vaccinated – it’s safe & effective in the fight against
#COVID19
." - Evan Sylvester, Regional Director Infection Prevention
#MaskUpWA
#KeepItUpWA
As
#mentalhealthmonth
comes to a close, it’s important to keep in mind the 4 Ms of mental health – especially during the
#COVID19
pandemic. Learn more from Dr. Hayley Quinn and Doppler, our good friend and partner from the
@SeattleStorm
. More info:
Today, we joined the community to honor George Floyd and other lives lost to racism by kneeling and participating in a moment of silence. Our values call us to speak out, advocate for those in need and fight to honor the dignity of every individual.
As the
@seattleu
clinic comes to a close, we know the lessons learned on the power of community and collaboration will continue, both as we fight the
#COVID19
pandemic, and as we follow our vision for Health for a Better World.
People that aren't fully vaccinated are 49x more likely to be hospitalized for
#COVID19
. The Vaccination Outcomes data dashboard tracks and compares the rates of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths among unvaccinated and vaccinated people.
Physical distancing and good hygiene have decreased influenza spread in Seattle. Please keep up the excellent work and continue great
#HandHygiene
.
#StayHomeStaySafe
There is a crucial need for adequate blood supply, and anyone that is healthy and symptom-free is strongly encouraged to donate blood.
@bloodworksnw
will be at Swedish Mill Creek campus tomorrow for those that want to
#donate
. For more information: ♥️
Big shout out to the Northern Tier team of
@BiketheUSforMS
who arrived in Seattle last weekend after riding 4,295 from Bar Harbor, Maine – all to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis. This year they raised $20,000 for programs and events for our MS Center!
Meet
#BabyNewYear
! Luke Ward-Gardner was born at EXACTLY midnight at Swedish First Hill to Eimear Ward and the late Matthew Gardner.
#Seattle
welcomed adorable baby Luke at 7 pounds 1.2 ounces.
#Congrats
! 🎉
Thank you,
@SecBecerra
, for visiting Lumen Field today to discuss more accessible health care with Swedish Chief Health Equity Officer Dr. Nwando Anyaoku, CEO
@GuyHudsonMD
and
@providence
's Dr. Rhonda Medows.
We opened the Community
#COVID19
clinic at
@seattleu
this past Tues. Since then, we have given ~5,000 vaccine doses in four days. Hundreds of volunteers have contributed their time and energy. We thank everyone for helping roll out vaccine as safely and quickly as possible.
In partnership with the City of Seattle, we have also pioneered efforts on the West Coast with the Community Vaccination Site opening at Lumen Field Events Center.
We are grateful to our LGBTQI+ caregivers, community partners and allies who work every day to advance the causes of equality and justice for all. Happy
#Pride
! 🏳️🌈
From our caregivers at the Swedish Cancer Institute, thank you
@dkm14
for your generous donation! We're so grateful for your support during the
#COVID19
pandemic ♥️
A note about
#mentalhealth
from Dr. Weber regarding
@Simone_Biles
and
@naomiosaka
- and other athletes concerned with their well-being. Here's more on the importance of mental health from our Behavioral Health team:
Swedish Chief of Pediatrics
@EMeadeMD
will be taking over our Facebook this Friday at noon to answer your children’s health questions. Make sure to like our page to get notified when we go live!
#AskDrMeade
@selwyn_rogers
, professor and chief of trauma at
@uchicagosurgery
, met last week with leaders from
@ProvSwedish
for an important discussion about the impact of gun violence on young men of color and how
#healthcare
disparities affect this already-vulnerable group.
We're thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Wako, M.D., has been named interim president and
#CEO
of Swedish Health Services. Dr. Wako is a proven executive with 30 years of experience in
#healthcare
. Learn more:
Every
#Swedish
caregiver is a hero. But in early Oct., Swedish RN Megan Williams, received special recognition of her heroism from Washington Army National Guard for saving the life of a soldier, who was in a critical car accident on I-90 this past July.
We’re excited to bring you our very first
#SwedishBabyGirl
born on International Women’s Day. Say “hello” to Ivy Scout and her very proud momma. Congratulations!
We’re always excited to share the accomplishments of our Swedish family and today we’re proud incredibly proud of Corinne, the daughter of one of our Cherry Hill nurses, for being recognized by
@Google
as Washington state’s Doodle 4 Google finalist. Way to go, Corinne!
In awe & so proud of our city’s response to stand up the largest
#vaccination
site for
#COVID19
in the country. Over 8,000 people served today 💉 & working up to being able to get over 22,000 shots a day soo❣️ Thank you
@seattlefas
and
@Swedish
along with ALL the
#volunteers
💪🏾😷
Today, on
#WorldHealthDay
, we are thankful for all health care workers and especially want to honor all nurses and midwives among the
#Swedishheroes
working diligently every day to provide the best quality care to their patients. ♥️ 🤝 👍
Thanks to everyone who came to the Storm Out Cancer game today! It was wonderful to be with our partner
@seattlestorm
, & to chat with everyone about
#cancerscreenings
at our table. We're grateful for the generous check for the Swedish Cancer Institute.
#takecover
#healthforgood
A Swedish Issaquah treasured tradition, The Giving Tree supports community partners
@BabyCorner
and
@TreehouseTweets
to help those in need this
#holiday
season. Caregivers also participated in the first Festival of Trees, featuring 29 department-themed trees on display. 🎄 ✨
The new school year is the best time to make sure your child has all their recommended vaccines for their age.
@EMeadeMD
shares how to prepare your child for back-to-school vaccinations in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month.
#NIAM
#ivax2protect
Swedish CEO
@GuyHudsonMD
and Chief Quality Officer Dr. Chris Dale recently shared their predictions of the future of health care, which includes a transition away from a traditional hospital-centered model.
#healthcareofthefuture
@snoqualmie
@PSBJ
Swedish's Dr. Michael Erickson was recently honored at the
@seattleumbb
game for his work as the Head Team Physician. Dr. Erickson has been proudly supporting
@seattleu
athletes for the past eight years!
#GoRedhawks
🏀 🎉
“We’re proud to serve our community by assisting with such an urgent public health need through our partnership with the City,” said Dr. Guy Hudson, Swedish Chief Executive Officer. Learn more about the new mass vaccination clinic by visiting:
Who else is excited to watch the
@SeattleStorm
win their third WNBA title tonight as they try to sweep the Washington Mystics? Tip-off is in an hour so be sure to tune in!
#WeRepSeattle
#SeattleBasketball
Congratulations Swedish Edmonds ICU nursing team! 🎉This incredible team has been honored with a national award from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the DAISY Foundation. Read more:
The 5West ward at Swedish was the top place for HIV/AIDS patients, and Margo Bykonen is a nurse that is proud of the changes her team was able to make in the care of those who came there. Learn more about her story:
This week we were thrilled to celebrate our caregivers with traditional, in-person, sit-down meals. Our friend, Doppler from
@seattlestorm
, made a special appearance to show appreciation for the hard work
@ProvSwedish
caregivers do for patients and each other every day. 🎉 🎉
Michele L. Arnold, M.D., executive medical director of Swedish Rehabilitation & Performance Medicine (RPM), received the 2019 Rod and Nancy Hochman Physician Executive Award and Scholarship. She was selected for demonstrating inspiration and promise as a physician executive.
We are proud to partner with
@psjh
and
@premera
in announcing today a total donation of $15M to
@PlymouthHousing
to provide more permanent supportive housing in Seattle.