Virginia Mason Medical Center

11/21/2025

Congratulations to Victoria Le, RN at St. Francis Hospital, on being named Employee of the Quarter!

From her nomination: "Victoria is an incredibly kind and compassionate nurse who makes her patients feel taken care of. She is such a hard worker. She's flexible with her nursing assignments and never complains. She helps anyone that needs help, no questions asked. She advocates for her patients. I would want Victoria Le as mine or my family's nurse."

Thank you, Victoria, for your exceptional dedication to patient care and for being someone both colleagues and patients can count on. St. Francis Hospital and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are fortunate to have you on our team!

11/20/2025

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! Team members from St. Anne Hospital and St. Francis Hospital hosted 31 Tyee High School students for a hands-on career exploration day.

All students are enrolled in the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Highline Public Schools 4-year Healthcare Professions Program, which connects classroom learning to real-world healthcare scenarios and careers.

During their visit, students explored seven career pathways including BioMed, Diagnostic Imaging, the Family Birth Center, Lab, Perioperative Services, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Therapy. They also toured the hospital to observe daily operations.

These experiences help students make informed career choices while strengthening our pipeline of future healthcare professionals. We're proud to invest in the next generation who will serve our community!

11/19/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection can save lives. Dr. Cuadrado and Dr. Seaburg from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health recently joined New Day NW to discuss the critical importance of lung cancer screening.

Learn about who should be screened, how the process works, and why early detection dramatically improves outcomes.

Early detection of lung cancer can drastically improve survival rates. Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

11/19/2025

Lung cancer causes 1 in 5 cancer deaths in the U.S. Lung cancer screening can help you beat these odds. An annual test that’s quick and painless could add years to your life.

Lung cancer screening catches lung cancer early, before symptoms appear. This is when treatment is most effective and you have the best chance for a good outcome. Head to the link below to find a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health primary care provider to see if lung cancer screening is right for you.

Yearly lung cancer screenings could save your life. We offer the region’s top lung experts and convenient screening locations throughout the Puget Sound.

11/18/2025

Tonight, St. Joseph Medical Center glows green in honor of National Injury Prevention Day!

This observance reminds us that many injuries are preventable through simple safety measures. From fall prevention to proper lifting techniques, small actions can make a big difference in keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe.

At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we're committed to promoting injury prevention education and creating safer communities for everyone.

11/17/2025

We're proud to share that several Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals have been recognized by Newsweek in their latest rankings for outstanding patient care. Learn which hospitals earned this prestigious distinction and what it means for our community at the link below!

Virginia Mason Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center, and St. Anthony Hospital named among top 15 hospitals in Washington state

11/16/2025

Proud to stand with the Seattle Kraken Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight for the Hockey Fights Cancer game! 🏒💜

Before puck drop, we offered free prostate cancer screenings for men 40+ via simple blood draw, helping spread awareness about the life-saving benefits of early detection.

The most powerful moment of the night? Watching a cancer survivor ring the official Hockey Fights Cancer bell between periods, celebrating their strength and resilience.

To those fighting cancer, those we've lost, and the survivors who inspire us: We fight alongside you.

Thank you to the Seattle Kraken for championing this important cause and to everyone who participated in screenings tonight. Together, we're making a difference in the fight against cancer.

11/14/2025

🏒 Your chance to ride the Zamboni at Climate Pledge Arena!

Bid now to win an unforgettable experience: a Zamboni ride between periods plus two Kraken game tickets! Every dollar from your bid supports the Kraken Hockey Fights Cancer Fund, helping cancer patients receive life-saving treatment at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Be a playmaker in the fight against cancer and score an incredible experience at the same time!

Bid today: https://ow.ly/WFFo50Xq4rT

11/12/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Every year, over 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with lung cancer, making it one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in our country.

The good news? When caught early through screening, lung cancer is much more treatable. Low-dose CT lung cancer screenings can detect cancer before symptoms appear, giving patients the best chance for successful treatment.

If you're between 50-80 years old with a history of smoking, talk to your provider about whether lung cancer screening is right for you.

Learn more about lung cancer screening and prevention: vmfh.org/lungcancer

Early detection saves lives.

11/12/2025

Tonight, St. Joseph Medical Center shines bright in red, white, and blue to honor our nation's veterans.

This Veterans Day, we remember and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice protects our freedom and inspires us all.

To the veterans in our community, including those on our Virginia Mason Franciscan Health team: We are grateful for your service.

11/11/2025

A decade of partnership and a legacy of leadership! 💙⚾

Congrats to Seattle Mariners Manager and longtime Virginia Mason Franciscan Health spokesperson Dan Wilson—finalist for AL Manager of the Year!

Your dedication to excellence on and off the field inspires us all. The whole PNW is behind you, Dan! 🙌

09/25/2024

Don't miss this Saturday's Flu Clinic at five Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion locations - Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Edmonds, Federal Way and University Village. Additional Saturday flu clinics will take place Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26. Flu shots are also available as part of a pre-scheduled visit with your primary care team at all locations - just ask!

Schedule an appointment for one of our Saturday Flu Vaccine Clinics online through your MyVirginiaMason patient portal or call (866)-832-6633. Appointment required. Sorry, no walk-ins. To learn more, visit vmfh.org/flu.

09/23/2024

Schedule your flu shot at one of our upcoming Saturday flu clinics at five Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion locations - Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Edmonds, Federal Way and University Village. Flu shots are also available as part of a pre- scheduled visit with your primary care team at all locations - just ask!

Schedule a Flu Vaccine Clinic appointment online through your MyVirginiaMason patient portal or call (866)-832-6633. Appointment required. Sorry, no walk-ins. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/motK50TtLBX.

10/06/2022

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's parent company CommonSpirit Health is managing an IT issue which is impacting some of its facilities. While parts of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system are impacted, Virginia Mason Medical Center is not impacted.

We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We are grateful to our staff and physicians, who are doing everything possible to minimize the impact to our patients.

We take our responsibility to our patients very seriously and apologize for any inconvenience.

09/12/2022

Congratulations to St. Michael Medical Center's third floor in achieving Race to Zero! This week, we celebrated the team's commitment to zero patient harms this past year, one component of our mission of becoming the most trusted destination for health in the Puget Sound.

03/07/2022

We are proud to share Virginia Mason Medical Center has been ranked among Newsweek's World’s Best Hospitals 2022, ranking #40 in the United States, based on recommendations from medical experts, patient experience surveys, and performance.

Read more: https://spr.ly/6015KeHZR

11/30/2021

Happy ! Our care teams have been working tirelessly on the frontlines for nearly two years to keep patients and our community safe. Today you can pay it forward with a gift in honor of their dedication!

Give now at https://spr.ly/6181JWXXf!

11/18/2021

11/18/2021

The discovery of insulin 100 years ago transformed type 1 diabetes (T1D) from a fatal disease to a chronic illness. Yet T1D is still a relentless disease with no cure. For decades, BRI and Virginia Mason Medical Center have been working to change that — from testing the first insulin pumps to launching trials of therapies aimed at diabetes prevention. Learn about key research milestones and what’s next for BRI’s quest to predict, prevent, reverse and cure T1D, in our blog post: https://bit.ly/3BST8v9

11/04/2021

Today is the day! Sign on at 11:30am PST to hear about BRI’s latest advances and stories from families who
participate in our research. Viewers will get an insider’s look at COVID-19 vaccine research, updates in
asthma, innovations in autoimmune disease and more.

10/28/2021

Illuminations 2021, the annual fundraising luncheon for Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI), is one week away! Tune in Thursday, November 4 at 11:30 am PST. You’ll learn more about BRI’s groundbreaking research into autoimmune disease, asthma, COVID-19 and more.

Register today at https://spr.ly/6185JpKwx.