Your Health

Franciscan Health System

St. Anthony Hospital. Franciscan Health System is a comprehensive health care organization that includes St. Anthony Hospital of Gig Harbor (to be complete 2009); St. Joseph Medical Center of Tacoma; St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood; St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way; an expanding network of primary-care and specialty-care clinics in Pierce, South King and Kitsap counties; and Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. A non-profit, faith-based organization, Franciscan’s mission is to create healthier communities. The system was recently ranked No. 8 on the Top 100 list of the nation’s best performing, most efficient health organizations as determined by the independent research firm, Verispan. It has approximately 6,000 employees and a Medical Staff with approximately 1,400 members.

Early next year, Peninsula residents will find the finest emergency, medical, surgical and critical care available.

St Anthony Hospital

Beyond expectations.

Close to home.

Opening in early 2009.

www.gigharborhospital.org

Franciscan Health System offers nutrition education classes periodically throughout the year. Visit www.FHShealth.org to learn more.

Franciscan Health System hospitals offer a variety of childbirth education classes including childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, infant massage and more. Visit www.FHShealth.org to learn more.

Surgical Weight Loss seminars presented by Franciscan Health System are held throughout the year at various locations on the peninsula and around the South Sound. Visit www.FHShealth.org to find out dates and locations for upcoming seminars.

Get Relief from Back Pain! Seminars offered by Franciscan Health System periodically through the year. Visit www.FHShealth.org to learn more.

MultiCare Health System

Experience the region’s premier health care on this side of the bridge.

Imagine visiting your doctor and being greeted by a concierge in lodge-like surroundings. Imagine coming in for a mammogram and taking a Pilates class or enjoying a spa treatment while you’re here. Imagine on-site amenities, including child care and free valet parking. Imagine knowing you’re being cared for by the community’s most trusted physicians in a facility equipped with the latest medical technology, including the area’s first digital mammography system. Better yet, experience it. From primary and urgent care to a wide range of specialty care, diagnostics and on-site services, you’ll find the care you need right here — on your side of the bridge. In a unique environment you won’t find anywhere else.

What’s more, MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park is part of MultiCare Health System. So we can assure you seamless access to an entire family of some of the region’s most advanced care, at Tacoma General and Allenmore Hospitals, Good Samaritan Community Healthcare, and Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Center.

MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park
4545 Pt. Fosdick Drive NW
Enjoy free valet parking.

253-530-8000

MultiCare Gig Harbor Urgent Care
No appointment necessary
Mon – Fri ................7am–10:30pm
Sat, Sun...................7am– 6:30pm
Holidays...................9am-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
253-530-8011

Mary Bridge Child Express
No appointment necessary
Mon – Fri ................2:30pm–10:30pm
Sat, Sun...................10:30am– 6:30pm
Holidays...................9am-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
253-530-8260

Following are on -going Multicare events. Check website or phone for specific dates and times.

MultiCare Healthy Living Seminars

Bridges: A Center for Grieving Children

Parenting: Love and Logic 253 680 7500

Children's Diabetes Education and Clinic

Custom-Fit Helmet Sales 253 403 1234

Care Seat Inspections 253 403 1234

Free Children's Asthma Education 253 403 3131

Free Childhood Immunization Services in Gig Harbor 253 403 1767

Life Jacket Loans and Sales 253 403 1234

Want to Quit Tobacco? 253 223 7538

Tobacco Cessation QuitSmart 800-485 0205