Our favorite stories of 2017
Doctor puts own life at risk to save others during Las Vegas shooting
With four combat tours as an Army trauma surgeon, Jim Sebesta, MD, has seen mass casualty situations. Unfortunately, the worst one he ever experienced wasn’t in war, but at a concert in Las Vegas during a tragic mass shooting that left 58 dead and 489 injured on the night of Oct. 1.
Saying goodbye to Harli: A therapy dog’s last day on Earth
Diana Doolittle’s letter about Harli’s passing serves as a lovely tribute to the sweet therapy dog who spent many years comforting patients at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.
‘Super baby’ turns 2
As the youngest preemie born at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital to survive, Brantley Smith has become something of a superhero to the NICU. We celebrated another milestone with him this November.
Breast cancer patient uses writing to share news of diagnosis
Julie Wilson, a 50-year-old English teacher, was surprised by her diagnosis of stage IV breast cancer. When she returned to her job after treatment, she decided to share the news with her students in a unique way.
MultiCare rehab program helps man who lost leg walk bride down aisle
Despite losing his leg in a motorcycle accident, Tanner Arbuthnot worked diligently with his physical therapist at MultiCare Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Center and was able to walk his new wife, Myra, down the aisle at their wedding — on live television.
Two years after crisis, Lizzie is role model for teen mental health
Two years ago, Lizzie attempted suicide. She’s recovered and now serves as a mentor for kids and an advocate for improving mental health care for teens, encouraging others to seek help when they need it.
