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10/30/2025

Would you survive until the end if you were in a horror movie?

We asked an emergency medicine doctor how someone could, theoretically, survive injuries and wounds from horror movies before help is available — turns out, their advice is relevant for real life, too.

In any emergency, the first step is always call 911 immediately.

An ER doctor's tips

10/29/2025

Neurologists Dr. Amin, Dr. Mahmood and Dr. Chowdhury (PGY1) were all smiles as they represented UW Medicine at Cham Refugees Community Youth Career Day on Saturday!

Youth Career Day shows young people a variety of career paths and connects them with professionals from various fields such as healthcare, technology, business, education, skilled trades, public service, and the arts.

During the event, attendees found interactive career booths and dynamic panel discussions to hear from professionals about their personal career journeys, challenges, and advice.

This day was all about opening doors, sparking curiosity, and helping young people envision the many possibilities their futures can hold.

"It was a beautiful event for local youth exploring different careers. On a personal note, it was rewarding to be able to show youth that professionals who looked like them could pursue careers in medicine, something I didn't have when I was a youth," says Dr Amin.

10/27/2025

Did you know that your body’s skeleton completely regenerates itself about every 10 years? 💀 🦴

Dr. Brian Krabak, a sports medicine specialist and team physician for Washington Athletics, shares this interesting tidbit. Basically, the body removes the old pieces of bone and replaces them with new, fresh tissue to keep you strong.

Also you can find 60,000 miles of blood vessels inside the human body. That’s the equivalent of going around the world over two times! 🩸 🌎

What is your favorite surprising fact about the human body?

Conversation starter? Check.

10/25/2025

We’re at the Washington Husky Football game today talking all things cancer research, screening and care!

10/24/2025

Lights, camera, surgery!

Here’s a glimpse of our media relations video team in action capturing the incredible work happening in an operating room.

Whether it’s interviewing a trailblazing researcher, filming an impactful patient story or writing a blog post that shares lifesaving information, they’re here to shine a light on the groundbreaking work being done at UW Medicine every day.

10/23/2025

With our decreasing daylight hours, it's important to make sure you are still getting enough vitamin D. Some people, especially those with existing or chronic health conditions, are more at risk for health issues linked to vitamin D deficiency.

Vitamin D deficiency can affect mental health, from seasonal affective disorder to noticeable effects on already-existing depression.

“Vitamin D deficiency is largely asymptomatic until someone breaks a bone, so it’s important to ask your doctor to get screened if you have any of these risk factors or health conditions,” says nephrologist Simon Hsu, MD.

She says there are only three ways to get vitamin D: sunlight exposure, food and supplements. Here’s what you need to know about each one.

And if you need a supplement.

10/23/2025

Please join Huskies for a Cure in supporting the groundbreaking research at the Cancer Vaccine Institute - University of Washington.

Led by Dr. Nora Disis, the Cancer Vaccine Institute is developing vaccines to treat and prevent breast, ovarian, lung, prostate, colon and bladder cancers.

10/22/2025

Dr. Jay A. Shendure, professor of genome sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine - WWAMI in Seattle, is one of 100 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine.

Join us in celebrating him receiving one of the highest honors in health and medicine in recognition of outstanding professional achievement and public service. 🎉 His groundbreaking work in genomics and precision medicine continues to shape the future of healthcare.

Leave a comment below to congratulate Dr. Shendure on this incredible achievement!

Dr. Jay A. Shendure, professor of genome sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, is one of 100 newly elected members of the National Academy of Medicine. The Academy announced the list of new members this week during its annual meeting.

10/22/2025

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. As the only integrated clinical, research and learning health system in the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region, we provide a higher degree of healthcare to the communities we serve.

10/21/2025

For Airlift Northwest, providing the best possible care isn’t just a goal — it’s a commitment.

The crews at Airlift Northwest train relentlessly to perfect their skills so that they are ready for any mission, anytime, anywhere.

Working closely with first responders and hospital staff to transport those in greatest need wherever they need to go to receive definitive care, Airlift Northwest puts the lifesaving discoveries of UW Medicine in the air and into action to better safeguard patients’ lives.

10/21/2025

As the daylight dwindles and the weather cools, finding peace might not come as easily as it did for some during the summer months.

Recentering yourself and taking time to find inner peace after a period of stress can help you regain calm and be more present.

What are your favorite ways to get out of your anxious thoughts and into a state of calm?

🧹 Decluttering
🥾 Hiking
🧑‍🍳 Cooking
🌲 Being in nature
💜 Spending time with friends

💬 Let us know if you have other tips!

With these 6 activities.