January 20, 2014
Girls frequently play soccer through concussion, study finds
Serious risks are associated with continuing game play immediately after incurring a concussion, yet University of Washington researchers found that many young female soccer players do just that.
December 17, 2013
UWMC grants wish for seriously ill teen interested in NICU nursing
Samantha’s dream career is Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nursing. One day last week the nurses in the UW Medical Center NICU warmly welcomed her to their world of caring for babies and their families.
October 18, 2013
Expectant mother stays hopeful through breast cancer
Sarah Lien and her mother Barbara Hawkins were both diagnosed with breast cancer as young women. Sarah is modeling her mother’s optimistic approach to the disease while awaiting the birth of her own daughter, Elizabeth.
October 2, 2013
UW Medicine helps first patients sign up for Health Benefit Exchange
Yesterday was a historic day for health care coverage in the United States. UW Medicine was ready to assist patients in signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, signed into law March 23, 2010.
September 19, 2013
Cognitive rehabilitation improves brain function in cancer survivors
A new study shows that cancer survivors who experience memory and thinking problems may benefit from cognitive rehabilitation.
September 10, 2013
New Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium is a game-changer for all athletes
This week the newest UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center opened its doors to the community at Husky Stadium. A public open house is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19.
July 18, 2013
Falling from windows is serious risk for small children
A few safety measures can help those with young children at home reduce the chance of window falls.
April 12, 2013
Airlift Northwest will station a Turbo Commander aircraft in Juneau
The new Turbo Commander aircraft will allow the medical transport service to reach more people living in outlying rural areas of Southwest Alaska.
