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Two older women biking in Washington.

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Age

When a patient's heart and lungs start failing, every second matters. This can happen for many reasons, including a heart attack, shock and severe pneumonia complications. And when it does happen, access to the right care can be the difference between life and death. That’s why Overlake has added extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to its surgical services, expanding access to this advanced form of life support. “ECMO saves lives,” said Robert Riley, MD, interventional cardiologist. “It gives mor

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New Life-Saving Technology Expands Critical Care on the Eastside

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Mammogram Results: What is Breast Density and Why Should You Care?

A young woman sits indoors in a thoughtful pose, wearing casual but stylish attire and a pensive expression.

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‘Jersey Shore’ Alum Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi's Cancer Diagnosis Highlights the Power of Early Screening

A young woman feeling unwell is wrapped snugly in a blanket while sitting on her couch

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Flu Cases Surge in WA: 4 Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Father helping toddler get dressed in overall at hallway, child learning to put on clothes before going outside in cold season.

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4 Common Cold Weather Myths Debunked

Person in snow holds leg as if in pain.

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Cold Weather Injuries: Urgent Care or the ER?

Nurse vaccinating child putting a bandage on at a clinic.

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What Parents Need to Know About Recent Federal Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

Happy and healthy senior woman doing a cross arm stretch in a peaceful yoga session at home

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Living with Chronic Pain? A Physiatrist May Have Answers

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