The emergency room doors slide open, and triage nurses immediately assess who needs attention first. Every day, medical professionals make split-second decisions about patient priority based on ...

If you or someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide, call 1-800-273-TALK, text 741741 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Authorities have not identified the victim.

The Children’s Waiting Room can be reached at 253-966-9707. It is closed on weekends, federal holidays and hospital training days.