Franciscan in the News
Recent Media Coverage
Failed robotic surgery focus of Kitsap trial (Seattle Times, May 3, 2013)
Lakewood hospital to display photos from local high school (The News Tribune, May 1, 2013)
Islanders express skepticism over recent health care merger (Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, Apr. 30, 2013)
Richard Brandsma earns Business Leader of the Year by empowering others (The News Tribune, Apr. 28, 2013)
Hospitals proposed affiliation with Catholic systems opposed (Seattle Times, Apr. 27, 2013)
Can aspirin prevent heart attacks? (Federal Way Mirror, Apr. 26, 2013)
Islanders questions health center merger with Franciscan Health System (Vashon Loop, Apr. 26, 2013)
Tacoma’s Franciscan adds Burien’s Highline Medical Center to its hospital network (The News Tribune, Apr. 17, 2013)
Franciscan Health System and Highline Medical Center affiliation complete (Puget Sound Business Journal, Apr. 17, 2013)
Islanders question health center merger (Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, Apr. 17, 2013)
Merger between Highline and Franciscans (The Vashon Loop, Apr. 8, 2013)
Regence, Franciscan sign new agreement ending threat of health care crisis in South Sound (The News Tribune, The Biz Buzz, Apr. 9, 2013)
Harrison, Franciscan talks on despite bigger breakdown (Kitsap Sun, Apr. 9, 2013)
Regence and Franciscan Hospitals agree on payment rates (Puget Sound Business Journal, Apr. 9, 2013)
CHI, PeaceHealth suspend merger talks; Harrison not affected (Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, Apr. 9, 2013)
Grants fund new soccer field near the Westway Community Center (Federal Way Mirror, Mar. 22, 2013)
New Franciscan Medical Building mixes sleek design with improved technology (The News Tribune, Mar. 17, 2013)
Helpful tips to better manage pain in your joints (The Peninsula Gateway, Mar. 6, 2013)
PeaceHealth St. Joseph expands as health care faces broader change (Bellingham Business Journal (BBJToday.com), Mar. 11, 2013)
Hospital honored for its record-keeping efforts (Enumclaw Courier Herald, Feb. 13, 2013)
Franciscan Health plans to expand presence to compete with MultiCare (Becker’s Hospital Review, Feb. 14, 2013)
Franciscan Facilities and Surgeons Named Centers of Excellence, Designees in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (PR Web, Feb. 15, 2013)
Take charge of your health today (The Peninsula Gateway, Feb. 13, 2013)
'Elevator' baby celebrates his first birthday (KING-TV, Jan.18, 2013)
Nurse teaches peers to practice empathy with personal boundaries (Catholic Health World, Dec. 15, 2012)
Bremerton hospital joining Franciscan (The News Tribune, Oct. 17, 2012)
Harrison plans to join Franciscan Health System (Kitsap Sun, Oct. 16, 2012)
Self breast exams can save your life (Federal Way Mirror, Oct. 5, 2012)
Franciscan Health System announces alliance with Seattle Children’s Hospital (The News Tribune, Oct. 4, 2012)
St. Joseph Medical Center President Sydney Bersante: Nurse turned leader (Becker’s Hospital Review, Sept. 12, 2012)
E-care allows Franciscan employees to skip the waiting room (The News Tribune, July 15, 2012)
