A Swedish hello to Issaquah: hospital plans, groundbreaking

Published 12:12 pm Thursday, September 24, 2009

Representatives from Swedish Medical Center and elected officials — including Governor Christine Gregoire — will be visiting Issaquah over the next few weeks to introduce the community to the city’s first full-service hospital.

Residents are invited to a 90-minute Q & A information session on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. about the new Swedish Medical Center being built in the Issaquah Highlands.

The meeting will take place at Issaquah City Hall South (135 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah).

Swedish representatives will be available to talk about – and answer any questions related to – the construction that’s already under way on the five-story medical office building and outpatient center slated to open in 2011, as well as the 175-bed hospital slated to open the following year.

Then on the morning of Oct. 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, approximately 300 to 400 guests are expected to attend a groundbreaking event at the site, located at 401 N.E. Blakely Drive.

In addition to Gov. Gregoire, several other elected officials are expected to attend, including Issaquah City Council members and Mayor Ava Frisinger.

No RSVP needed to attend. For more information, visit www.swedish.org/issaquah

Swedish physicians to host free health seminars

East King County residents are invited to join doctors from Swedish Physicians clinics in East King County as they host a series of three informative sessions in October.

The free sessions include a 60-minute presentation and a 30-minute Q & A session led by a primary-care physician.

Diabetes, Your Heart & Your Health

6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 6.

Learn from Douglas McDonald, M.D., medical director of the Swedish Physicians Redmond Clinic, about risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. Attendees will learn what they can do to prevent disease and live a longer, healthier life.

Redmond Regional Library, 15990 N.E. 85th St., Redmond.

Stay Healthy at Any Age – A Guide to Preventive Screenings

6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15.

No matter your age, there are important screenings you need at every stage. Learn from Hui-Ying LeSage, M.D., a family physician from the Swedish Physicians Pine Lake Clinic, about preventive screenings that can help with early treatment and improve your quality of life.

Sammamish Library, 825 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish.

Be Heart Smart – Keeping Your Heart Healthy

6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27. Find out how to lower your cholesterol, manage your blood pressure and other tips to keep your heart healthy. Learn heart healthy lifestyle tips from Jenny Chen, M.D., a family physician from the Swedish Physicians Issaquah Clinic.

Issaquah Library, 10 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah.

To register for any of these free seminars, call 206-386-2502 or visit www.swedish.org/classes