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Mammograms May Benefit Women in Their 40s With Certain Risk Factors
May 1, 2012 — Recent research suggests mammograms may help women in their 40s if they have dense breasts or family history of breast cancer.
Construction Underway for New Puyallup Clinic, Burien Facility Is Next
Apr 27, 2012 — Group Health is using patient-centered design for its next two clinics.
Kelly Stanford Named Vice President of Market Development in Spokane
Apr 2, 2012 — As vice president of market development in Spokane, Kelly Stanford will work to develop an integrated delivery system in that region.
Group Health Recognized for Treatment Equality for Lesbians and Gays
Mar 28, 2012 — Group Health has earned a Best Place to Work designation from the Human Rights Campaign.
Governor Gregoire Signs Health Benefit Exchange Legislation
Mar 27, 2012 — Governor Gregoire recently signed the Health Benefit Exchange Bill, which will make it easier for individuals and small businesses to have accessible, affordable health care.
Group Health Doctors in Spokane and Port Orchard Are Tops
Mar 23, 2012 — Several of our doctors have been recognized in Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine's
Group Health and Molina Healthcare Partner to Serve Low-Income Patients
Mar 20, 2012 — Group Health will no longer participate as a health plan in Healthy Options and Basic Health programs, but will continue to see patients in these plans as a Molina Healthcare contracted provider.
Protect your family against whooping cough
Feb 15, 2012 — With the epidemic in Snohomish County, it's a good reminder to check your family's immunizations. Free adult shots Feb. 25 in Everett.
PBS Documentary Features Group Health as Health Care Success Story
Feb 14, 2012 — Group Health is featured in a documentary that highlights communities providing quality, affordable health care to patients across the country.
Group Health Supports Marriage Equality Bill
Jan 20, 2012 — Group Health has joined other local Northwest companies in signing a letter to legislative leaders and Gov. Chris Gregoire in supporting marriage equality legislation.
Celebrating a Milestone With a New Year's Birth
Jan 4, 2012 — The first 2012 Group Health baby born on New Year's day marks the beginning of our 65th anniversary year.
Group Health's Mobile App Updated With Key Time-Saving Features
Jan 4, 2012 — Group Health's mobile app has been updated, allowing members to order prescriptions and view their children's medical records.
Urban Village Planned for Group Health's Former Eastside Campus
Dec 16, 2011 — Group Health's former campus in Overlake will be developed as an urban village with multi-family, commercial, office, and hotel sites.
Group Health Wins for Mobile App of the Year
Dec 2, 2011 — Group Health won Best Mobile App at the local Flashies, TechFlash Newsmakers of the Year Awards.
Group Health Study Finds Yoga Eases Back Pain
Oct 24, 2011 — A Group Health study found yoga classes were linked to better back-related function and diminished symptoms from chronic low back pain.
Group Health Doctor Amanda Lee Is a '40 Under 40' Leader
Sep 22, 2011 — Internal medicine specialist Amanda Lee, MD, has been named in the 2011 Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40.
Coalition to Increase Childhood Vaccination Rate
Sep 20, 2011 — Group Health is part of a new coalition to provide parents with information about children's vaccinations.
Group Health's Commercial Plan Is Ranked No. 56 Nationwide
Sep 19, 2011 — The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) ranked Group Health Cooperative No. 56 among 483 health insurance plans in the country.
Group Health's Medicare Plan Is Among Best in the Nation
Sep 19, 2011 — Our Medicare plan is one of the highest-rated health insurance plans nationwide by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Group Health CEO One of the Most Powerful People in Health Care
Aug 26, 2011 — For a second year in a row, Modern Healthcare Magazine has named Group Health president and CEO Scott Armstrong one of the most powerful people in health care.
Group Health Recognized for Health Care Equality for Gays and Lesbians
Jul 13, 2011 — Group Health has been named a leader in health care equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients and their families.
Group Health to Close Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene; Still Offering Coverage
Jun 13, 2011 — Group Health to close Coeur d'Alene, Idaho medical center in November 2011 but will continue offering health coverage.
GHRI Founder Dr. Ed Wagner Wins Highest Honor for Research
Apr 29, 2011 — Group Health doctor Ed Wagner is the 2011 recipient of the William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research.
Group Health Physicians Receives AMGA Acclaim Award
Oct 7, 2010 — Group Health Physicians is 2010 recipient of award for improving patient care coordination and management.
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