Spotlight on Confluence Health

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Joy in Medicine™: Recognized organizations

The Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program recognizes organizations from across the country for their dedication to building well-being. Learn more.

Physician Health
C.J. Pierce, MD
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9 MIN READ

What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce

C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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What it’s really like in family medicine—from 6 physicians who know

Shadowing one family physician is a great way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from six of them is the next best thing.

Specialty Profiles
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6 MIN READ

Have candid talks with patients about breast-cancer screening

Two Confluence Health physicians describe how to use shared decision-making for starting and determining frequency of mammogram screening. 

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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7 MIN READ

In Pacific Northwest, climate change is a health equity concern

Smoke from the annual late summer wildfires in Washington brings a surge of pediatric asthma patients to Confluence Health emergency departments.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about preeclampsia

Preeclampsia can present with no symptoms, but high BP is a hallmark. Two ob-gyns shed light on preeclampsia and what to keep in mind.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 MIN READ

Too many physicians don’t get to unplug, unwind on vacation

2 in 3 doctors spend vacation time in EHR; 1 in 10 takes five or fewer days off, says AMA data. Confluence Health is tackling “pretend time off.”

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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To raise HPV vaccination rates, doctors must gain families’ trust

Direct-communication campaigns by Doug Eisert, MD, a pediatrician at Confluence Health, and colleagues boosted HPV vaccinations by 31% in rural Washington.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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Small steps add up to much less “pajama time” for physicians

Find out how Confluence Health has cut the amount of time our physicians spend in the EHR after hours by 25%.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight