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Providence and Aetna reach new multi-year agreement
After months of negotiations, the health provider and insurer managed to sign a new contract, they announced Tuesday.
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‘It’s not a cake walk’: Overdose event spotlights treatment in Snohomish County
Recovery from drug addiction is not “one-size-fits-all,” survivors and experts say.
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Optum WA cuts care for more than 23K Medicaid patients
On Nov. 1, patients in Snohomish County with certain Medicaid plans may need to find new doctors.
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At overdose vigil in Everett, ‘share memories, grief, and also hope’
The eighth annual ‘A Night To Remember, A Time To Act’ will feature a resource fair and candlelight…
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As money runs out, free shuttle for rural SnoCo residents may end
The program launched with a one-time grant. Courage to Change is seeking funds to keep the much-needed service…
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Everett behavioral health urgent care looks to help more patients
Providence says its behavioral health walk-in clinic, the only of its kind in Western Washington, is an underused…
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After 47 citations, Sea Mar sues to save Marysville residency program
Sea Mar Health Center’s residency program was “the worst” one field rep had ever seen. Sea Mar argues…
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New $50M rehab hospital near Lynnwood is ‘more than just a building’
The 40-bed facility will help injured patients recover while freeing up crucial bed space at Providence Everett.
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Snohomish County set to launch $1.4M mobile opioid treatment program
Money for the program comes from the county’s opioid settlement fund — $35 million that will trickle in…
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Everett Community College eases hurdles in medical assistant program
Students can now earn their national accreditation and be on their way to a hospital job in as…
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For parents, Camp Prov stands out amid a broken disability system
The Providence Everett summer camp provides a “small slice of normalcy” for kids with disabilities and their parents.
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Three Snohomish County hospitals recognized by American Heart Association
The association noted Providence Everett, Swedish Edmonds and EvergreenHealth Monroe for improving heart attack and stroke outcomes.
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Snohomish County congressional incumbents sail to general election
Now to see who Reps. Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen will face in November. Rep. Kim Schrier will try…
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Amid financial troubles at Compass Health, workers picket for better pay
For over a year, the Everett-based nonprofit and workers have negotiated over a new labor contract.
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Diversity is key for Everett state rep candidates
Rep. Julio Cortes has advocated for marginalized groups in Olympia. His opponents say people with disabilities need their…
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Public safety is a central question in south Snohomish County race
Rep. Lauren Davis is running for a fourth term. Republican Lori Theis and Democrat Dunia Wabenga are trying…
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Providence Everett launches early breast cancer detection program
Prevention4Me, the hospital’s new breast cancer risk assessment tool, will help doctors and patients expedite diagnoses and treatment.
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Food safety team defends its work: It’s a ‘high pressure, thankless’ job
Management tried to set the record straight about long permit delays in Snohomish County.
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Global tech outage leaves a mark on Snohomish County
The CrowdStrike software update hit some systems at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and briefly disrupted 911 operations.
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COVID pills ‘sold out everywhere’ in Snohomish County, patients say
As federal COVID treatment programs end, a Paxlovid shortage emerges at local pharmacies. One patient called dozens with…