MultiCare Health System

04/09/2026

While many of us are celebrating the ability to enjoy longer, warmer days outside, a large percentage of the community is dreading the shift because it marks the return of their allergies.

But if you find your medicine cabinet empty during a flare-up or simply want to add an extra layer of prevention to your daily routine, the experts at MultiCare weighed in on which home-relief methods are most effective and safe to combat those seasonal sniffles.

Learn which home remedies for seasonal allergies are most effective and safe -- as well as which methods lack evidence.

04/08/2026

Don’t take the back seat in your health. From getting preventive care like vaccines to coming to your annual physical prepared, it’s up to you to take the lead in your long-term health.

Catch issues early, take preventive measures and ask questions.

04/08/2026

Sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes — sound familiar? Not all allergy medications work the same way, and finding the right one for your symptoms is the key to enjoying spring to the fullest. Check out our guide to over-the-counter allergy meds and breathe easier this season.

04/07/2026

If you had the opportunity to even come close to eradicating a type of cancer, would you take it?

For cervical cancer, that possibility is real.

Here's your guide to a smoother pap smear visit, including updated screening timelines to a step by step breakdown of the exam.

04/07/2026

Twenty‑three‑year‑old Madison Smith visited an urgent care clinic last October to have a small lump checked. That visit led to a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Since then, Madison has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments at at MultiCare Cancer Institute in Spokane.

In support, Madison’s colleagues designed a fundraising T‑shirt featuring the slogan “Fight Like a Vixen,” with proceeds helping Madison and her family cover treatment costs. Members of her medical care team also showed their support by wearing the shirts during her treatments.

Read more about her journey—and the rise in cancer diagnoses among young adults on 4 News Now: https://multica.re/4mcwCVV

04/06/2026

We’re happy to announce the opening of a new primary care location. The MultiCare Spokane Internal Medicine Residency Clinic—located within the MultiCare Deaconess Medical Office Building—is now accepting adult patients.

At this clinic, you'll receive coordinated care from an experienced team supported by resident physicians. For clinic hours, provider information or to schedule an appointment, visit: https://multica.re/4bC4PKO

04/03/2026

Each year, more than 1 million meals are served out of a single kitchen in Spokane. It may seem impossible, but for the Women & Children's Free Restaurant (WCFR), it’s a reality.

WCFR is a Spokane-based nonprofit that has provided low-barrier hunger relief for women and children since 1988. With a team of six full-time employees, including a head chef, and more than 400 volunteers, its single industrial kitchen turns out more than 1 million meals for local women and families each year.

In addition to precooked and packaged nutritious meals, recipients also take home boxes of fresh and nonperishable food to prepare themselves. Meals are distributed during curbside pickup events and through other nonprofits that WCFR partners with.

While the kitchen is at the root of all WCFR does, it’s the volunteers who make it all possible. From receiving and organizing food deliveries, to cleaning, prepping, cooking, packaging and delivering meals to several pickup locations, volunteers are a part of every aspect of the operation.

Watch the video to hear from the volunteers themselves and learn more about how WCFR is serving equity and nutrition to the women and children of Spokane.

04/02/2026

Discover how combining mindfulness practices with gentle massage techniques can support your cancer recovery by calming the mind and relaxing the body to improve sleep, reduce fatigue, ease pain and tension, and lower stress and anxiety. Join MultiCare’s free webinar series on April 8, from 12–1 PM. Register now: https://multica.re/4cdMKU5

04/02/2026

Spring and summer provide ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, but these seasons are also prime time for allergy flare-ups.

If you fall into this category, you may find yourself perusing the aisles of a drugstore for relief. But how do you know which allergy medication to choose?

Gina Kim, PharmD, supervisor of MultiCare retail pharmacy services, shares insight about different types of allergy medications and which ones may be best for your symptoms.

Allergy season may send you to the pharmacy seeking relief. Find out which allergy medication may best relieve sneezing, runny nose and other symptoms.

04/01/2026

Today marks the five-year anniversary of Capital Medical Center joining our health care system and expanding access to high-quality care throughout Thurston County.

We’re grateful to the community members and partners who have welcomed and supported us, and to everyone who has helped make these first five years so successful. On behalf of MultiCare, we’re honored to walk alongside you to care for this community and create better outcomes for patients today and for generations to come.

03/31/2026

Colorectal cancer — commonly referred to as colon cancer — refers to any cancer that starts in the colon or the re**um. It’s the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States when numbers for men and women are combined. Luckily, when detected early, colorectal cancers are treatable. In the United States alone, there are more than one million colon cancer survivors.

Because what you consume ultimately travels through your colon, could your eating and drinking habits contribute to a potentially higher risk of colorectal cancer?

Getting screened for colon cancer helps identify precancerous growths called polyps that can be easily removed before they develop into cancer. Learn about prevention and when you should be screened for colorectal cancer: https://multica.re/463UXGx

03/31/2026

What you eat has a real impact on your mental health. Studies show that diets rich in vegetables, fruit, seafood, and unprocessed grains are linked to a lower risk of depression. That’s because what we consume influences the serotonin produced in our gut, which plays a major role in our mood and emotions. Nourishing your body can genuinely help you feel better from the inside out. https://multica.re/4rygL5T