Virginia Mason Medical Center

02/14/2026

Therapy dog volunteers bring joy, comfort, and moments of lightness to patients, families, and team members throughout the hospital. One visit can ease stress, spark smiles, and create connection when it’s needed most.

Sometimes, humankindness comes with paws.

Becoming a volunteer today: https://www.vmfh.org/franciscan-foundation/volunteering

02/13/2026

Wearing red and raising awareness! Our Center for Cardiovascular Health team at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health showed their support for National Wear Red Day.

This important day raises awareness about heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States. By wearing red, our cardiovascular team joins a nationwide movement to educate people about heart health and encourage women to take charge of their cardiovascular wellness.

Our heart health experts are committed to prevention, early detection, and treatment every day. National Wear Red Day reminds us all to know our numbers, recognize warning signs, and prioritize heart health.

Thank you to our cardiovascular team for leading by example and spreading awareness!

Learn more: vmfh.org/heart

02/12/2026

Fresh off the Super Bowl championship parade, Seattle Seahawks safety and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health spokesperson Julian Love made a special stop at Virginia Mason Medical Center!

Julian brought the championship energy to our hospital, spending time with patients and staff, signing autographs, and taking photos. Still celebrating the incredible victory, he took time to connect with our community and bring smiles throughout the hospital.

These moments mean so much to our patients and remind us that healing happens in many ways. Thank you, Julian, for sharing this special time with our Virginia Mason Medical Center family. Your kindness and the joy you brought today won't be forgotten!

Congratulations again on an amazing season and Super Bowl victory! 🏆💙💚

02/12/2026

Understanding your treatment options for bladder leaks just got easier!

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health urologist Dr. Una Lee is joining the National Association for Continence and Urology Care Foundation for an important podcast series about effective, non-surgical treatments for women experiencing bladder control issues.

Many women don't realize that bladder leaks are common but not something you have to live with. Dr. Lee discusses how pelvic floor therapy can significantly improve bladder control without medication or surgery.

This podcast series helps women understand what pelvic floor therapy involves, how it works and why it can be life-changing for those struggling with incontinence. If you've been hesitant to seek help or thought surgery was your only option, this conversation is for you.

Listen to the full podcast series: https://ow.ly/4V3n50YepxX

02/11/2026

Introducing the Seattle Seahawks youngest fans! 💙💚

In celebration of today's championship victory parade, meet Swayzee Brown born at St. Joseph Medical Center, Javier born at St. Elizabeth Hospital, and Zaccki born at St. Anne Hospital. These adorable little ones are already showing their Seahawks pride in the best way possible!

From the moment they entered the world at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals, these babies became part of Seattle's championship family. What a special time to welcome new life as we celebrate our champions!

Congratulations to all the families and welcome to the 12s, little ones!

02/11/2026

Protect your young athlete's heart! We are proud to partner with the Seattle Seahawks and Nick of Time Foundation to offer free youth EKG heart screenings at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for youth 12-24 years old.

📅 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 7:30am - 3:30pm
📍 Virginia Mason Athletic Center

Undetected heart conditions are the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. This comprehensive screening includes an EKG, heart sounds check, and family history review. All results are reviewed on-site by board-certified medical professionals.

Early detection can save lives. Spots are limited!

Register today: https://ow.ly/8Ytj50YcTUR

02/10/2026

Your smartwatch could be one of the most powerful tools for protecting your heart health.

Cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Pendyala from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health breaks down how smart watches and other smart devices can track your heart rate, empowering you to take a more active role in your cardiovascular health.

Knowing your numbers and recognizing changes early can make all the difference in catching potential heart conditions before they become serious. Talk to your Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provider about what your heart rate data means and how to use it as part of your heart health plan.

Learn more: vmfh.org/heart

02/09/2026

Did you know two in three adults in the United States have at least one cardiovascular risk factor? That's the majority of us walking around with conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, or smoking habits that put our hearts at risk.

Here’s the encouraging news. Many of these risk factors are within your control. Small lifestyle changes can make a significant impact on your heart health. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, managing stress and avoiding to***co can all reduce your cardiovascular risk.

Learn more about your risk factors at https://ow.ly/MgMP50YbWRG

02/09/2026

CHAMPIONS! 🏆💙💚

Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on an incredible championship game victory! What an unforgettable game!

As the Official Medical Services Provider for the Seahawks, we’re incredibly proud of this team’s dedication, resilience, and championship heart. Our sports medicine professionals have been honored to support these athletes throughout their journey to the top.

Seattle, we brought it home! This is OUR championship!

02/08/2026

Today, St. Joseph Medical Center shines bright in blue and green for our Seattle Seahawks! 💙💚

As the Official Medical Services Provider for the Seahawks, we're lighting up the night sky in team colors to show our support as they take the field for the championship game.

The entire Virginia Mason Franciscan Health family is rallying behind our team. Let's bring that championship home to Seattle!

GO HAWKS! 🏆🏈

02/07/2026

BRING IT HOME! 🏆💙💚

Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on becoming NFC Champions! As the Official Medical Services Provider, we couldn’t be more proud of this incredible team and their journey to biggest game of the year.

Our sports medicine team has been there every step of the way, supporting these athletes as they’ve battled through the playoffs with heart, determination, and championship spirit.
Now it’s time to finish what we started. Let’s bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Seattle!

GO HAWKS!

02/06/2026

Seahawks pride is booming at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health this Blue Friday! 💙💚

From our hospitals to our clinics, team members across Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are wearing their blue and green today in support of the Seattle Seahawks as they prepare for the biggest game of the season.

As the Official Medical Services Provider for the Seahawks, we're proud of our partnership and the dedication our sports medicine professionals bring to supporting these incredible athletes throughout the year.

Let's go, Hawks! Bring that championship home to Seattle!

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.