When the Pandemic began back in March of 2020, Multicare named Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup as their Covid 19 Hospital. The Good Sam team jumped into overdrive led by then Executive Director of Operations, Kristi Hartway. “We opened up an Incident Command Center immediately and began dealing with challenges from a lack of PPE and flipping existing units, to how to best … [Read more...] about Good Samaritan Implements Comfort Care for Nurses
Wellness
Puget Sound Ortho Welcomes Dr. Vercio
Passionate about “educating patients and putting their hands back together again,” Dr. Rob Vercio is honored to have the opportunity to provide care for the people in the community that he grew up in. Shortly after completing his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in August of 2021, Dr. Vercio moved back to the Pacific Northwest and began seeing patients at … [Read more...] about Puget Sound Ortho Welcomes Dr. Vercio
Six Ways to Boost Your Immune System During the Holiday Season
“Have fun with flavor and color to boost your immune system this holiday season,” says Professor and Department Chair Anne VanBeber, R.D. With the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 and the holidays around the corner, VanBeber provides easy tips and recommendations of food and drink to consider when planning weeknight and holiday meals. Liquids Experts have strongly suggested … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Boost Your Immune System During the Holiday Season
Oly Ortho Has A New Home for Spinal Care
Olympia Orthopaedic (Oly Ortho) Associates Spine Center recently made a big move. And now, the whole family fits under one roof. In the beginning of September of 2021, Oly Ortho moved into a new, specially designed building, to finally have their physicians, nurses, medical assistants and administrative staff working in the same location. The new home for Oly Ortho, located … [Read more...] about Oly Ortho Has A New Home for Spinal Care
Sound Family Medicine Opens a Senior Clinic on South Hill
Seniors in the South Sound will soon have access to a new level of health care. Sound Family Medicine is opening the Senior Clinic, a concierge-style health care experience. The clinic will provide patients with 30 and 60 minute appointments so they can spend more time with their doctor. Dr. Sean Stout and Tracie Jefferson, PA-C see this new way of delivering health care to … [Read more...] about Sound Family Medicine Opens a Senior Clinic on South Hill