Health & Wellness

Health providers warily watching new administration’s executive orders

Feb 20, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The Pierce County Health District and reports no impacts, so far, from the flurry of executive orders coming out of Washington, D.C.

Navy hospital in Bremerton transfers patients to civilian health system

Feb 18, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

The hospital’s Internal Medicine Clinic had just one physician for 2,200 patients. Transferring them to civilian care will further stress an already overburdened system.

International research center to work with Pierce County on combatting opioid addiction

Feb 17, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

J-PAL North America will help Pierce County test a mobile opioid outreach program and study how long addicts should remain in rehab centers.

Local Cardiologist Shares Life-Saving Tips for Heart Month

Feb 10, 2025 | By: Gig Harbor Community Member

For Raed Fahmy, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at St. Anthony Hospital, the fight against heart disease is personal. Witnessing his father die from a heart attack at 18 years old has fueled his lifelong mission to help others avoid a similar, devastating situation. “Where I grew up, there were very limited treatment options,” he recalls.

Hospitals warned to be ready for interactions with immigration officers

Feb 06, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

A Washington State Hospitals Association spokesman said demands from immigration agents alone are not sufficient to gain access to patients or restricted areas.

Volunteer doula program supports moms-to-be at this nearby hospital

Jan 29, 2025 | By: Conor Wilson

Birth doulas are trained non-medical personnel who support women who are pregnant, birthing or postpartum. Volunteers are filling the position at St. Michael in Silverdale.