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Whether it’s because of a busy schedule, feeling overwhelmed at work or the stress of everyday life, everyone’s looking for ways to relax these days. Even in small doses, reading is shown to reduce stress, improve sleep and build empathy, explains Andrea Ball, MLS, MultiCare’s research and education librarian. When reading, you’re focusing on a task, which allows your other thoughts to take a backseat. Once you get through the initial difficulty of sitting down and shifting into that mindset, reading can be a calming experience.

This spring, juniors and seniors from University High School and juniors from Spokane Valley Tech worked through five hands-on stations, including CPR training, “Stop the Bleed” training and emergency triage, an operating room simulation, a step-by-step vitals review, and behind-the-scenes tour of the hospital. Career Day is an easy and informative way to show students the many different routes and educational pathways available in the field, such as beginning as a volunteer or COPE Health Scholar; joining the facilities, IT or kitchen teams; or pursuing education to become a nurse or provider.

At 17, Nathan Eller was a competitive athlete who dreamed of running Division I track in college. But during his junior year of high school, Nathan was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, a rare cancer, and received treatment at MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. The experience later inspired him to pursue a career in diagnostic ultrasound — and led him right back to the place and health system that helped him heal. “When I found out I was coming back to Tacoma for my clinical internship, I was over the moon,” Nathan says. “It was amazing to think that my experience was coming full circle.”

MultiCare Health System is pleased to announce the formation of the MultiCare Capital Foundation. This new foundation will support MultiCare Capital Medical Center and MultiCare services in and around Thurston County. “I’m so grateful to work alongside our Foundation board members, as they embrace the vision for Capital Medical Center in our community to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality health care,” said Cecelia Loveless, MultiCare Capital Foundation executive director. “Their commitment serves as a reflection to other philanthropic leaders and has created an energy that Capital Medical Center can boldly move forward.”

MultiCare is seeking mission-driven radiology techs, CT techs, cardiovascular techs, interventional radiology techs, mammography techs, ultrasound techs, and nuclear medicine techs to join our teams, with location options across our hospitals and clinics. Join the virtual hiring event on Thursday, July 25th from 9am-12pm: https://multica.re/3VKDptf

Since 2017, MultiCare Health System has served as the official medical provider for Hoopfest. However, serving as the official medical provider is just one aspect of MultiCare’s partnership with Spokane Hoopfest and Hooptown USA. We are proud to share that MultiCare and Hooptown USA recently re-upped their partnership through 2029. MultiCare will continue to be the official medical provider for the Hoopfest tournament. The partnership also supports: 🏀 A state-of-the-art basketball complex in Riverfront Park that made its debut at Hoopfest 2022 🏀 Hoopfest’s network of 30-plus public basketball courts 🏀 A Hooptown Hall of Fame at Riverfront Park, which opened in 2022 🏀 Sponsorship of Hooptown Youth League (grades K-6), which will allow for reduced registration fees, scholarships and no-cost options, allowing more kids to engage in activities that keep them healthy and experience the joys and learning opportunities of kids’ sports Learn more at: https://multica.re/4d6pmFd

Please join us in congratulating Daniel Keene, a registered nurse at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital’s neuro trauma intensive care unit and founder of the nonprofit The Valhalla Flag Project, who was awarded a Health Care Hero award from the Puget Sound Business Journal. "I want my legacy to be that I took care of my brothers-in-arms, that I continued my responsibilities as “doc” and made sure every veteran is given the opportunity to have a final salute. In combat I helped patch them up and get them home. Now, when they pass in the hospital, I want to make sure they do so with dignity and respect."

M.A.S.H. Camp is unlike many summer programs in that it is free to attend. While program admission is competitive, it aims to reach students who may have something to contribute to the field. “We’re looking for the students who are interested in science and math and engineering, and we’re looking for students who don’t have a 4.0 that we might be able to encourage. You never know who is interested in this career field, so we’re looking for various backgrounds.”

We are hiring medical technologists, medical lab technicians and lab assistants/phlebotomists to join our laboratory teams at MultiCare facilities across Washington state. If you are passionate about quality patient care and are looking to join a mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you! By attending this virtual hiring event you will get to chat with our recruitment team and get your questions answered. Learn more and RSVP: https://multica.re/45QK61G