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Peter Tomozawa, chief executive officer of Seattle's World Cup organizing committee and former president of business operations for Sounders FC, recently sought care at Providence Swedish after a serious health challenge.

Providence Swedish is setting its sights on the next era of research by using leading-edge artificial intelligence tools to more efficiently standardize, anonymize, and analyze patient data. This can lead to significant advancements in patient care. And, like so much of the vital research being done across Providence Swedish, philanthropy is essential to funding this work.

Mike Boyle is overwhelmed with gratitude as he returns to Providence Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute, where our dedicated caregivers treated him after his heart stopped while driving home on State Route 99. Today, Mike is back to jogging and traveling — and supporting the excellent care he received at Providence Swedish by making a gift in honor of the team that saved his life.

Liberty Rivera, RN, takes us on her 12-hour shift at Providence Swedish Issaquah, where her days are dedicated to caring for our most vulnerable patients and their families. From charting to mental multitasking, Liberty is just one example of the countless nurses at Providence Swedish who give their all to our community. 

Terry Wallace had just retired when he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer and given a prognosis of one year to live. That was nearly two years ago. Today, Terry is thriving and planning his next vacation after joining a groundbreaking clinical trial led by Providence Swedish Cancer Institute oncologist Kelly Paulson, M.D., Ph.D. 

When Wayne Colwell’s tremors made everyday activities like eating at a restaurant difficult – and when Cherie Holman could no longer tolerate the side effects of her medication – it became clear that something had to change. Enter Providence Swedish neurosurgeon Tony Wang, M.D., and focused ultrasound. See how this innovative technology, funded by philanthropy, has allowed Wayne and Cherie to return to their best lives.

Our latest educational panel about women’s health featured expert insight from Nina Rashedi, M.D., FACC, FASE, and Anne Lipke, M.D., on managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular risk through lifestyle choices like nutrition, movement, and sleep. Learn how heart disease affects women differently, understand the early warning signs of a heart attack, and gain the tools to protect your heart for years to come. 

After facing a life-altering brain tumor, a patient discovered clarity, gratitude, and a mission to support the research that guided her care. Today, her philanthropy is helping advance brain tumor treatment for the next person who walks through Providence Swedish’s doors.