Swedish opens 22-bed behavioral unit in Ballard
At the end of May, Swedish Medical Center in Ballard opened a new 22-bed behavioral health unit. The cost of the new unit was just under $12 million and stemmed from …
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Ballardite chosen as American Heart Association ambassador
Ballard resident Emily Welbourn has been chosen as a national ambassador for the Go Red For Women campaign by the American Heart Association. Welbourn was running a 3.5 mile race and …
Victim speaks out about lack of local access to rape kits
A 29-year-old rape victim is sharing her harrowing story in the hope of raising awareness about the lack of local access to rape kits for victims. A rape kit, or sexual assault evidence collection …
Swedish Ballard to care for premature babies in new Level II Nursery
Earlier today, Swedish Ballard (5300 Tallman Ave NW) opened a new Level II Nursery that will provide care for local premature babies. A team of trained experts will provide specialized, …
Ballard nurses honored with DAISY Award
Earlier this month five nurses from Swedish Ballard were honored with nationally recognized DAISY Awards for the extraordinary care that they have given to their patients. The DAISY Award for …
No changes planned for Swedish Ballard after affiliation announcement with Providence
Two of Washington’s largest health care systems are now affiliated. Swedish Health Services, the parent of Swedish Ballard, and Providence Health & Services announced yesterday that they are joining forces. …
Swedish Ballard designated Level III stroke care facility
The Washington Department of Health has designated Swedish Ballard (5300 Tallman Ave NW) as a Level III stroke care facility. This means that they “have the infrastructure and ability to …
Tuesday Farmers Market at Swedish Ballard
Every Tuesday you can get fresh, local produce right here in Ballard. Swedish Ballard (5300 Tallman Ave NW) is now hosting a weekly farmers market at the Dockside Cafe. The …
Born in Ballard: Swedish welcomes first baby of 2010
Mary and Dan Ramirez of Crown Hill are the proud parents of Swedish Ballard’s first baby of the year! Henry Alvin Ramirez was born on January 2nd at 12:21 a.m. …
Swedish breaks ground on new Medical Center
This morning was the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new medical building at the Swedish Ballard campus. Doctors, board members and Seattle City Councilwoman Sally Clark all participated in the event …
Swedish launches new Ballard campaign
Just in time for the Seafood Fest, Swedish Medical Center has launched a new ad campaign with colorful signs along Market Street. Sassy Swede sent us this photo and says, …
New computer system at Swedish Ballard
Staff members at Swedish Ballard are dealing with a new and improved computer system today. Signs outside registration desks ask patients to be a little more… well, patient, over the …