07/01/2020
Type: YouTube
Given that public fireworks displays are canceled because of the pandemic, hand surgeons are worried that injuries stemming from privately purchased fireworks will increase this year.
Dr. Erin Miller...
06/30/2020
Type: YouTube
The sudden increase of COVID-19 cases in Yakima is straining resources there. Some patients are now being transferred to western Washington so they can get the critical care they need.
Dr. Steven...
06/29/2020
Type: YouTube
The first study examining Washington state's use of ERPOs, or extreme risk protection orders, was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. ERPOs allow family, household members, and law...
06/24/2020
Type: YouTube
On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee announced an order for everyone to wear a face covering when out in public to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Dr. Chloe Bryson-Cahn, associate medical director...
06/16/2020
Type: YouTube
UW Medicine has two mobile units offering COVID-19 tests in communities where data shows disproportionately high rates of COVID-19, specifically our Black, Latino, Pacific Islander, and limited-...
06/05/2020
Type: YouTube
UW Medicine reports the lowest number of hospitalized COVID-19 positive patients since the crisis began.
"In fact, a couple of our hospitals have zero or one covid patient and we only have 18 across...
06/03/2020
Type: YouTube
Spencer Hawes donated 25,000 surgical masks yesterday, June 2, to UW Medicine at the donation drop-off center near University Village in Seattle. Hawes made the donation to support UW Medicine’s...
05/26/2020
Type: YouTube
There is currently no way to detect ovarian cancer early. But genetic testing enables doctors to identify a person's risk and may help prevent the cancer.
That's why MAGENTA was created. It's a study...
05/24/2020
Type: YouTube
UW Medicine announced a plan for cost reductions to address the financial challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. A part of that includes furloughs for employees.
"This is very tough decision...
05/21/2020
Type: YouTube
Pet therapy has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, something people need especially now. Cynnie Foss, volunteer program manager at UW Medical Center – Montlake, runs the hospital's pet-therapy...