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A lot of people are sick right now. Dr. Mary L. Myers breaks down the viruses showing up this season and how to stay ahead of them.
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A lot of people are sick right now. Dr. Mary L. Myers breaks down the viruses showing up this season and how to stay ahead of them.
Have you ever seen the Aurora Borealis… from the sky?!
Airlift Northwest crews were fortunate to catch these incredible views during transports in the latest northern lights show! 😱
This stunning shot of the northern lights was captured by the Juneau team.
📸 Flight Nurse Chris T.
Airlift Northwest crews were fortunate to catch these incredible views during transports in the latest northern lights show! 😱
This stunning shot of the northern lights was captured by the Juneau team.
📸 Flight Nurse Chris T.
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Have you ever seen the Aurora Borealis… from the sky?!
Airlift Northwest crews were fortunate to catch these incredible views during transports in the latest northern lights show! 😱
This stunning shot of the northern lights was captured by the Juneau team.
📸 Flight Nurse Chris T.
Airlift Northwest crews were fortunate to catch these incredible views during transports in the latest northern lights show! 😱
This stunning shot of the northern lights was captured by the Juneau team.
📸 Flight Nurse Chris T.
UW Medicine Urgent Care is here for you if you need us this fall. 🍂
Find flu prevention and protection tips at uwmedicine.org/flu.
Find flu prevention and protection tips at uwmedicine.org/flu.
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
UW Medicine Urgent Care is here for you if you need us this fall. 🍂
Find flu prevention and protection tips at uwmedicine.org/flu.
Find flu prevention and protection tips at uwmedicine.org/flu.
Protect yourself with a flu shot — and count on us for care if you have symptoms. uwmedicine.org/flu
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Protect yourself with a flu shot — and count on us for care if you have symptoms. uwmedicine.org/flu
Pediatric environmental-medicine specialist Dr. Karr urges those who are pregnant to monitor the Air Quality Index and to take precautions when levels reach unhealthy ranges.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Pediatric environmental-medicine specialist Dr. Karr urges those who are pregnant to monitor the Air Quality Index and to take precautions when levels reach unhealthy ranges.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
“We found that there was a higher risk of preterm birth with higher exposure to wildfire smoke,” she says.
Today, we held a flag-raising ceremony across our UW Medicine hospital campuses in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
The flag depicts a Medicine Wheel, recognized by many Native People as a symbol for health and healing.
The flag depicts a Medicine Wheel, recognized by many Native People as a symbol for health and healing.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Today, we held a flag-raising ceremony across our UW Medicine hospital campuses in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
The flag depicts a Medicine Wheel, recognized by many Native People as a symbol for health and healing.
The flag depicts a Medicine Wheel, recognized by many Native People as a symbol for health and healing.
Neurologists Dr. Amin, Dr. Mahmood and Dr. Chowdhury (PGY1) were all smiles as they represented UW Medicine at Cham Refugees Community Youth Career Day!
This day shows young people a variety of career paths and connects them with professionals from various fields.
This day shows young people a variety of career paths and connects them with professionals from various fields.
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Neurologists Dr. Amin, Dr. Mahmood and Dr. Chowdhury (PGY1) were all smiles as they represented UW Medicine at Cham Refugees Community Youth Career Day!
This day shows young people a variety of career paths and connects them with professionals from various fields.
This day shows young people a variety of career paths and connects them with professionals from various fields.
Emergency room or urgent care? Do you know where to go for these symptoms?
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Emergency room or urgent care? Do you know where to go for these symptoms?
Here’s a glimpse of our media relations video team in action capturing the incredible work happening in an operating room.
From interviewing trailblazing researchers to filming impactful patient stories, they’re here to shine a light on the groundbreaking work being done at UW Medicine every day!
From interviewing trailblazing researchers to filming impactful patient stories, they’re here to shine a light on the groundbreaking work being done at UW Medicine every day!
October 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Here’s a glimpse of our media relations video team in action capturing the incredible work happening in an operating room.
From interviewing trailblazing researchers to filming impactful patient stories, they’re here to shine a light on the groundbreaking work being done at UW Medicine every day!
From interviewing trailblazing researchers to filming impactful patient stories, they’re here to shine a light on the groundbreaking work being done at UW Medicine every day!
As the health system of the University of Washington, UW Medicine is more than a collection of hospitals and clinics. We are 30,000 caring professionals who come together each day with a single mission: to improve the health of the public.
October 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
As the health system of the University of Washington, UW Medicine is more than a collection of hospitals and clinics. We are 30,000 caring professionals who come together each day with a single mission: to improve the health of the public.
For Airlift Northwest, providing the best possible care isn’t just a goal — it’s a commitment.
The crews train relentlessly to perfect their skills so that they are ready for any mission, anytime, anywhere.
The crews train relentlessly to perfect their skills so that they are ready for any mission, anytime, anywhere.
October 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
For Airlift Northwest, providing the best possible care isn’t just a goal — it’s a commitment.
The crews train relentlessly to perfect their skills so that they are ready for any mission, anytime, anywhere.
The crews train relentlessly to perfect their skills so that they are ready for any mission, anytime, anywhere.
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, Chair of the UW Department of Neurological Surgery.
He was recently honored with the Founders Laurel Award at the 75th Congress of Neurological Surgeons for his career and leadership in outstanding medical education.
He was recently honored with the Founders Laurel Award at the 75th Congress of Neurological Surgeons for his career and leadership in outstanding medical education.
October 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, Chair of the UW Department of Neurological Surgery.
He was recently honored with the Founders Laurel Award at the 75th Congress of Neurological Surgeons for his career and leadership in outstanding medical education.
He was recently honored with the Founders Laurel Award at the 75th Congress of Neurological Surgeons for his career and leadership in outstanding medical education.
It was an amazing day at the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Walk. UW Medicine had 39 teams and 307 walkers who came together to raise $25,707.04 in order to train more people in lifesaving CPR—because quick action saves lives.
Thank you to everyone who joined or supported us this year!
Thank you to everyone who joined or supported us this year!
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It was an amazing day at the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Walk. UW Medicine had 39 teams and 307 walkers who came together to raise $25,707.04 in order to train more people in lifesaving CPR—because quick action saves lives.
Thank you to everyone who joined or supported us this year!
Thank you to everyone who joined or supported us this year!
UW Medicine Orthopedic Health and Sports Medicine cheering on the Huskies tonight. Go Dawgs!
October 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
UW Medicine Orthopedic Health and Sports Medicine cheering on the Huskies tonight. Go Dawgs!
UW Medicine is at the big game cheering on the Huskies. Go Dawgs! 💜
September 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
UW Medicine is at the big game cheering on the Huskies. Go Dawgs! 💜
Healing from a sports injury? Ask your doctor these 10 questions.
September 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Healing from a sports injury? Ask your doctor these 10 questions.
From September 15th through October 15th, we celebrate the diverse cultures and communities of Hispanic and Latinx descent during Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month. Today, in recognition of that celebration, we raised a flag across our UW Medicine hospital campuses.
September 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
From September 15th through October 15th, we celebrate the diverse cultures and communities of Hispanic and Latinx descent during Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month. Today, in recognition of that celebration, we raised a flag across our UW Medicine hospital campuses.
Our team at the Neurosciences Institute represented UW Medicine at the Seattle Walk to End Epilepsy this weekend!
The event had a wonderful turnout of doctors, nurses, research coordinators, neuropsychologists, plus many friends, parent and spouses of those impacted by epilepsy.
The event had a wonderful turnout of doctors, nurses, research coordinators, neuropsychologists, plus many friends, parent and spouses of those impacted by epilepsy.
September 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Our team at the Neurosciences Institute represented UW Medicine at the Seattle Walk to End Epilepsy this weekend!
The event had a wonderful turnout of doctors, nurses, research coordinators, neuropsychologists, plus many friends, parent and spouses of those impacted by epilepsy.
The event had a wonderful turnout of doctors, nurses, research coordinators, neuropsychologists, plus many friends, parent and spouses of those impacted by epilepsy.
This is Buster! 🐾
For the last two years, Buster — one of Harborview Medical Center's illustrious emotional support dogs — has lent his sweet and gentle visage toward uplifting the spirits of Harborview providers, staff, patients and visitors. Learn more about him on our Instagram >
bit.ly/4mjb89d
For the last two years, Buster — one of Harborview Medical Center's illustrious emotional support dogs — has lent his sweet and gentle visage toward uplifting the spirits of Harborview providers, staff, patients and visitors. Learn more about him on our Instagram >
bit.ly/4mjb89d
August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This is Buster! 🐾
For the last two years, Buster — one of Harborview Medical Center's illustrious emotional support dogs — has lent his sweet and gentle visage toward uplifting the spirits of Harborview providers, staff, patients and visitors. Learn more about him on our Instagram >
bit.ly/4mjb89d
For the last two years, Buster — one of Harborview Medical Center's illustrious emotional support dogs — has lent his sweet and gentle visage toward uplifting the spirits of Harborview providers, staff, patients and visitors. Learn more about him on our Instagram >
bit.ly/4mjb89d
Preeclampsia affects 5–7% of pregnancies, but the reasons some people get it aren’t always clear.
The good news: research and new screening tests are on the rise, offering hope for earlier detection and better treatment. Learn more > bit.ly/3JgQ4RT
The good news: research and new screening tests are on the rise, offering hope for earlier detection and better treatment. Learn more > bit.ly/3JgQ4RT
August 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Preeclampsia affects 5–7% of pregnancies, but the reasons some people get it aren’t always clear.
The good news: research and new screening tests are on the rise, offering hope for earlier detection and better treatment. Learn more > bit.ly/3JgQ4RT
The good news: research and new screening tests are on the rise, offering hope for earlier detection and better treatment. Learn more > bit.ly/3JgQ4RT
Neurosurgeons at the @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social have implanted a device that may help a stroke patient’s brain rewire itself to restore movement in their arm and leg.
Read about this study > bit.ly/4lSfofr
Read about this study > bit.ly/4lSfofr
July 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Neurosurgeons at the @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social have implanted a device that may help a stroke patient’s brain rewire itself to restore movement in their arm and leg.
Read about this study > bit.ly/4lSfofr
Read about this study > bit.ly/4lSfofr
A new study says eating eggs is linked to a lower risk of heart disease-related death in older adults over age 70.
Eggs are a great source of multiple vitamins and nutrients that support heart health. bit.ly/44rEg7N
Eggs are a great source of multiple vitamins and nutrients that support heart health. bit.ly/44rEg7N
July 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A new study says eating eggs is linked to a lower risk of heart disease-related death in older adults over age 70.
Eggs are a great source of multiple vitamins and nutrients that support heart health. bit.ly/44rEg7N
Eggs are a great source of multiple vitamins and nutrients that support heart health. bit.ly/44rEg7N
Establishing healthy habits earlier on in life can help promote brain health and support your memory, and the sooner you start practicing them, the more beneficial they will be. bit.ly/3IdsHs5
July 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Establishing healthy habits earlier on in life can help promote brain health and support your memory, and the sooner you start practicing them, the more beneficial they will be. bit.ly/3IdsHs5
Antidepressants can be a safe and effective way for people with persistent anxiety or depression manage symptoms.
“Untreated depression can have big consequences, not only to a person’s happiness, but to their overall well-being,” says psychiatrist Dr. Weber. bit.ly/4nuevuT
“Untreated depression can have big consequences, not only to a person’s happiness, but to their overall well-being,” says psychiatrist Dr. Weber. bit.ly/4nuevuT
July 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Antidepressants can be a safe and effective way for people with persistent anxiety or depression manage symptoms.
“Untreated depression can have big consequences, not only to a person’s happiness, but to their overall well-being,” says psychiatrist Dr. Weber. bit.ly/4nuevuT
“Untreated depression can have big consequences, not only to a person’s happiness, but to their overall well-being,” says psychiatrist Dr. Weber. bit.ly/4nuevuT
If you’re not comfortable with the treatment plan that your doctor suggests, you should feel free to voice your concerns and advocate for yourself. Your doctor should be willing to work with you to create a plan that feels right. bit.ly/4eoLkFu
June 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
If you’re not comfortable with the treatment plan that your doctor suggests, you should feel free to voice your concerns and advocate for yourself. Your doctor should be willing to work with you to create a plan that feels right. bit.ly/4eoLkFu