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Pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study led by DEOHS postdoctoral researcher Allison Sherris and Dr. Catherine Karr of DEOHS and
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Wildfire smoke linked to increased odds of preterm birth
DEOHS-led study shows pregnant people exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to give birth prematurely
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A new JAMA Summit report, chaired by Dr. Frederick Rivara from UW Pediatrics, presents a roadmap to reduce firearm violence by 2040.
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Report outlines roadmap to curb firearm violence by 2040 - UW Medicine | Newsroom
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6 days ago
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Huge congratulations to Dr. Jason Deen for being honored with the 2025 UWSOM Minority Faculty Mentoring Award!
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18 days ago
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Dr. Jim Jarvis joined community and academic leaders to discuss the impact of rheumatic diseases in Indigenous communities and the importance of improving care through collaboration and research.
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27 days ago
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Congratulations to Dr. Reya Mokiao, named the 2025–2028 Dr. Patricia L. Dawson Endowed Faculty Fellow for her outstanding contributions to the community and her dedication to advancing health equity through research.
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Dr. Reya Mokiao Named Patricia L. Dawson Endowed Faculty Fellow - Office of Healthcare Equity
Left to right: Dr. Bessie Young, Dr. Reya Mokiao, & Dr. Paula Houston  Dr. Mokiao receives a traditional Indigenous blanket in honor of her award from the Center of Indigenous […]
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about 1 month ago
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Honoring
#HispanicHeritageMonth
! Introducing Dr. Elena Griego, a devoted mentor, educator, and champion for diversity in the medical field. Her incredible journey serves as an inspiration for the next generation of Latinx leaders.
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about 1 month ago
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Congratulations! Dr. Elizabeth Dawson-Hahn is joining the 2025-2026 Obama Foundation Leaders program! Dr. Dawson-Hahn will connect with 100 changemakers to enhance leadership skills and drive community impact.
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about 1 month ago
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This
#HispanicHeritageMonth
, we’re celebrating Dr. Terri Laguna Professor of Pediatrics & Head of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine! Read about her journey, mentorship, and impact in academic medicine
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about 2 months ago
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Dr. Helen Chu warns that the childhood vaccination schedule reduces the need for visits and boosts disease protection. However, the recent dismissal of ACIP members has raised concerns about public health.
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Q&A: Dr. Helen Chu on vaccine safety and recommendation changes in the U.S. | UW School of Public Health
Epidemiology Professor Dr. Helen Chu discusses recent changes to vaccine recommendations.
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about 2 months ago
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New West Coast guidance urges all kids 6 months+ to get their annual flu shot, and RSV vaccine for babies under 8 months.
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'Vaccines are the best protection we have.' West Coast states issue their own guidance ahead of feds
The alliance released its recommendations just ahead of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee meeting this week; that committee plans to discuss and vote on new Covid vaccine guidelines on Friday.
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about 2 months ago
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Dr. Caitlin Smith and the Seattle Children’s team successfully led a rare 18-hour surgery separating conjoined twins El & Ally giving them a chance at independent lives.
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Conjoined twin girls undergo rare separation surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital
Twin toddlers El and Ally are a handful and a blessing.
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about 2 months ago
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Injuries from electric scooters, particularly among children, highlight the urgent need for better safety measures. Dr. Beth Ebel notes that younger riders often disregard safety precautions & engage in risky behaviors.
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Seattle sees sharp rise in scooter injuries
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about 2 months ago
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Dr. Sara Chrisman empowers young athletes through her "Mentally Strong" program, teaching them essential mental health skills to manage stress and emotional challenges.
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about 2 months ago
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Dr. Mignon Loh is part of the team leading an innovative clinical trial that has helped twin sisters Josie and Lucy Carlson achieve remission from KMT2A-rearranged acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
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Twin infants battle rare leukemia, parents urge more research funding
Infant twins Josie and Lucy Carlson are in remission from a rare leukemia, thanks to a clinical trial, but face a long treatment journey.
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2 months ago
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