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@UWMedicine
UW Medicine
4 years
Thank you @Lizzo for sending lunches to the UW Medical Center - Montlake Emergency Department today! 💜💛 Your support of our frontline healthcare workers means a lot. #WeGotThisSeattle
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"You guys are heroes," - @lizzo 💜💛 #WeGotThisSeattle
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@Cleavon_MD A message from UW Medicine regarding Dr. Tammy Towers Parry: UW Medicine is aware of the video featuring Dr. Tammy Towers Parry at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. earlier this week. She is not employed by UW Medicine.
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@UWMedicine
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Seattle is the first major US city to have 70% of residents ages 12 and up fully vaccinated. 👏 We’re proud of our city! Thank you to everyone involved for their tireless efforts to help achieve this impressive milestone. #WeGotThisSeattle
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Jenny Durkan
3 years
Today is a momentous day – Seattle is first major city in US w/ 70% of residents 12+ fully vaccinated! Thank you to our health care providers, business/community partners, staff, volunteers, & of course all of you who got your #BestShotSeattle 💉♥️🎉
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A message from UW Medicine regarding Dr. Tammy Towers Parry: UW Medicine is aware of the video featuring Dr. Tammy Towers Parry at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. earlier this week. She is not employed by UW Medicine.
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
Nurses taking a brief pause for a short yoga session between drive-thru screening for #COVID19 at UW Medical Center. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication of each member of our UW Medicine team. #WeGotThisSeattle ( 📹: natgeointhefield/Aaron Huey)
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@UWMedicine
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UW Medicine and the entire community are working around the clock to fight the spread of Coronavirus. Please show your love by sharing a message to them in the replies. Your support means a lot. #WeGotThisSeattle
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@UWMedicine
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3 years
To further clarify, Dr. Tammy Towers Parry has never been employed by UW Medicine and doesn’t have admitting privileges with UW Medicine.
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
Retweet to applaud our healthcare workers at UW Medicine and around the world! We cannot thank you enough for your commitment to saving lives. #WorldHealthDay 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
Wear a mask. Save a life. 😷 #MaskUpWA
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"We couldn't get through this without you, so thank you." Sending a big thank you to @UW_MBB legend @isaiahthomas who donated more than 1,000 meals to our workers fighting the spread of #COVID19 . 💜💛
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To our nurses, we are truly grateful.
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
“This extraordinary gift is critical to expand testing at the speed and scale required to save lives,” - CEO Dr. Paul Ramsey Connie and Steve Ballmer donate $10M to @UWMedicine to help fight #COVID19 .
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@UWMedicine
UW Medicine
3 years
At UW Medicine, we’re seeing more people than ever hospitalized with COVID-19. You’re tired. We understand. But, we need your help now more than ever. Please, wear a mask and stay six feet apart. Remember, we are all in this together. Thank you from all of us at UW Medicine.
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2 years
King County hospitals are in the worst situation yet in the #pandemic . You can make a difference.
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
UW Medicine and @DubsUW would like to remind you of the top mask safety tips. Keep it over the mouth, keep it over the nose, & keep it off when not in use. 😷 Always wear it when you’re unable to stay 6 feet apart from others. #MaskUpWA 📸 @UWAthletics
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Strength in numbers, but always six feet apart. We’re thankful for our amazing medical professionals across Washington working to fight #COVID19 . #WeGotThisWA
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@UWMedicine
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3 years
Last weekend, @HelenChuMD raised the 12 Flag at @lumenfield in recognition of her trailblazing #COVID19 work. Thank you to the @Seahawks for the recognition and photos! #GoHawks
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Please join us in sending a giant THANK YOU to all of the essential staff that made it through the icy conditions today so that our hospitals and clinics could remain operational to care for our patients and our communities. You are all truly appreciated! THANK YOU! 👏🏽 #WAWX
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
Thank you @CoachLakeUDUB , @UW_Football , and the @UWAthletics Husky family for your incredible support! 💜💛 #WeGotThisWA
@UW_Football
Washington Football
4 years
We are all in this together. A message from @CoachLakeUDUB . #PurpleReign x #WeGotThisWA
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4 years
Sending a big thank you to former @UW_MBB star @spencerhawes00 who donated PPE to help fight #COVID19 . 💜💛
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
The Seattle and Shoreline Fire Departments dropped by UW Medicine hospitals to show their appreciation. In return, UW Medicine made signs to thank the first responders right back. Join us in thanking healthcare workers and first responders with a message in the comments.⬇️👏
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@UWMedicine
UW Medicine
4 years
We recognize change starts with each of us. Today, we commit to identifying UW Medicine policies that perpetuate structural racism. We will begin to dismantle and replace them as we strive to become a truly anti-racist organization. #BlackLivesMatter ➡️
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. @cnn goes on the frontlines at @harborviewmc with @JohnLynchID as UW Medicine prepares a #COVID19 surge plan.
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@space_needle
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Our City. Our Home. We Stand Together. 💙 #WeGotThisSeattle
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The City of Seattle announced a partnership with UW Medicine last week to offer #COVID19 testing for all Seattle residents at no cost to the individual.
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4 years
Our medical staff deserve much praise in the fight against #COVID19 , and we believe our hospital maintenance, cleaning and cafeteria staff deserve just as much recognition for their hard work and heroism. Story by @SeattleMet
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@UWMedicine
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3 years
Seattle Mariners hall of famer Edgar Martinez, manager Scott Servais and first baseman Jose Marmolejos explain why they got the #COVID19 vaccine and why you should too. Learn more about our partnership with the @Mariners to Strike Out COVID-19:
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@UWMedicine
UW Medicine
7 years
Condition update: Male officer has been upgraded to serious condition; female officer remains in satisfactory condition. @SeattlePD
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@UWMedicine
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7 years
Proud that our @UW School of Medicine is no. 1 in the nation for primary care, family medicine & rural medicine training. #BestGradSchools
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@UWMedicine
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Happy #InternationalDogDay ! Meet Oly, a very good therapy dog at the University of Washington Medical Center. 🐶💜 #DawgsCare
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
Join our efforts to prevent #coronavirus in our communities. Notifying your provider, clinic, or emergency department prior to arrival will help us take better care of you. More info:
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3 years
We're proud to raise the #Pride flag outside each of our hospital campuses. The flags will remain flying for the entire month of June. The diversity of the colors in the flag represents the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈
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@UWMedicine
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2 years
Once a #Husky , always a Husky. Cody Pickett, former @UW_Football QB, was facing a daunting open heart #surgery when former punter Channing Wyles recommended a second opinion from a UW Medicine Heart Institute cardiologist. #cardiology
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@UWMedicine
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4 years
When it comes to handwashing, make sure to clean what's unseen. 🧼 #COVID_19 @KCPubHealth | @WADeptHealth
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What to know about face masks and how to wear them safely and effectively. 😷 #COVID19 @KCPubHealth @WADeptHealth
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@UWMedicine
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Questions about #COVID19vaccines for #kids ages 5-11? Join @VinGuptaMD , @IHME , and other experts live at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday for answers. Reply with your questions and we will pass them along. To register visit or join at .
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"I handle at least 200 specimens during a typical eight-and-a half-hour shift." A visiting scientist describes the #coronavirus testing by @UWVirology lab workers. #COVID19 @TODAYshow
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@UWMedicine
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2 years
In the wake of today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade & Planned Parenthood v. Casey, UW Medicine leadership reaffirms our support for access to abortion care as part of a full continuum of reproductive healthcare services. Full statement
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@UWMedicine
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. @uwlabmedpath celebrates running over 2 million COVID-19 tests since March 2020, which accounts for 40% of WA’s COVID-19 testing. Please join us as we acknowledge our heroes in lab coats! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ #MedicalLaboratoryProfessionalsWeek
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It's OK not to be OK. 💜 #WellnessWednesday
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To save lives and help businesses reopen, facial coverings are mandatory in Washington state. 😷 #MaskUpWA Here's what to know about face masks and how to wear them safely and effectively. #COVID19
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4 years
We’ve seen an unprecedented outpouring of support from the community. Learn how you can help at:
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The first group of UW Medicine frontline employees will receive their #COVID19 vaccines today. They include nurses, environmental services staff, physicians and respiratory care therapists.
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Here are myths about face masks you shouldn’t believe — and why it’s so important to wear one. 😷 #COVID19 Mask myths debunked:
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With the stay-at-home order due to #COVID19 , it's more important than ever to stay physically active. 💪 #MondayMotivation @TheSportsInstUW
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Clinicians, researchers & administrators at all UW Medicine entities & @SeattleCCA created a #COVID_19 resource site on policies & protocols in response to western WA outbreak. ➡️ It is frequently revised as situation evolves so check document dates.
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We're proud to have the number 1️⃣ ranked medical school in the US for primary care education from @USNewsEducation . 🎓 #BestGradSchools
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@UWMedicine
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A universal flu vaccine. Smart proteins that can ID cancer cells. Scientists @UWproteindesign are creating new proteins to advance the future of medicine, thanks to an initial $45 million in funding from @TheAudaciousPrj . #TED2019
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50,000 surgical masks, critical for healthcare workers fighting #COVID19 , were given to UW Medicine courtesy of @elonmusk and @tesla . Story via @seattletimes .
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We're grateful for the generosity of restaurants and supporters who are donating food for our healthcare workers. 💜
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@UWMedicine
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1/3: The UW Medicine price for the COVID-19 lab test is: $255. Per the @WA_OIC website (): “Commissioner Kreidler has ordered all health plans regulated by his office to cover testing for COVID-19 without copays or deductibles.”
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@UWMedicine
UW Medicine
3 years
By taking a moment to appreciate the simple joy of walking, you can help yourself de-stress and keep the good vibes going.🚶‍♀️ #NationalWalkingDay
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Today, and every day, we are grateful for our nurses as they bring hope, healing and the promise of normalcy to hundreds of patients a day. 💜 #NursesWeek
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@UWMedicine
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Happy #WDay @UW !   We'd like to send a special shout-out to all the Huskies working at UW Medicine and all over the world, ensuring sure we stay healthy. 💜💛
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The UW Medical Center celebrates 6️⃣0️⃣ years of research, service, and care! 🥳🎉 #Happy60th
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Thank you to all of our dedicated staff who have kept our hospitals, emergency rooms, COVID-19 vaccination clinics, and testing sites open. ❄️
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@UWMedicine
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2 years
When it comes to #GutHealth , putting the right foods into your diet might be as important as what you leave out, according to Dr. Chris Damman, a UW Medicine gastroenterologist. “What you take out might be starving your gut microbiome,” he said. #food
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Here are 1️⃣0️⃣ myths about face masks you shouldn’t believe — and why it’s so important to wear a mask. 😷
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@UWMedicine
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UW Medicine hospitals are implementing a #COVID19 surge plan. @harborviewmc has set up tents for patients reporting respiratory illness that can be evaluated and kept apart from others with emergent needs. This allows clinicians to treat a higher number of patients quickly.
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UW Medicine has established the UW Medicine Emergency Response Fund to fund urgent actions to stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn how you can help our tireless staff with the support they need to help save lives.
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Thanks to faculty and staff at @DermatologyUW , patients across our clinics can get adhesive bandages that match many different skin tones. Changes like this may seem small, but #inclusivity should span the entirety of #healthcare . Down to the smallest bumps and scrapes.
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Congratulations to our University of Washington School of Medicine medical students on #MatchDay2022 ! We wish everyone the best on their journeys and welcome in those who matched with UW Medicine in Seattle and the WWAMI region. #HuskyMatch #WWAMIMatch
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Efforts in Washington state of physical distancing, handwashing, and staying at home are working to #FlattenTheCurve . But, now is not the time to let up. An update on our #COVID19 status and response from Lisa Brandenburg, President, UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics.
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A new generation of cancer-preventing #vaccines could wipe out tumors before they form. UW Medicine's Nora Disis, a cancer immunologist, is working on such a vaccine for #coloncancer . Read more in @ScienceMagazine
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Today we achieved two milestones in the response to the #COVID19 pandemic: • 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ COVID-19 vaccines administered. • Processed @UWVirology 's 2️⃣ millionth polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
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We are honored that UW Medical Center was named best hospital in Washington state by @usnews . #BestHospitals
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Happy #NationalDoctorsDay ! Thank you, doctors, for all that you do. 💜
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"So it wasn't a why me? It was more of a why not me because I'm ready to battle it." Former @UW_Football player Phil Green is excited that UW Medicine is joining the fight against ALS and other muscular diseases with the new Center for Translational Muscle Research. #DawgsCare
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4 years
A guide to help you decide what to do if you’re feeling #COVID_19 symptoms. More information:
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@UWMedicine
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Do you have antibodies? We will pay you to find out! We’re looking for 8,000 people in Washington. Scientists from UW Medicine and @WADeptHealth are mapping the spread and offering free health information. Learn more and enroll now:
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“One of our goals is to create nanomachines that might one day circulate through the blood and autonomously remove unwanted plaques or even cancer cells,” UW biochemist Alexis Courbet told @geekwire about the @UWproteindesign protein machines.
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@UWMedicine
UW Medicine
6 years
Surgical masks will not protect you from the smoke in Seattle; you need a N95 mask instead.
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UW Medicine
4 years
We asked some of our amazing doctors for advice they would give to a young girl wanting to go into medicine. This is what they said. UW Medicine is proud to celebrate all women in medicine. #NationalDoctorsDay #WomensHistoryMonth
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When you wear a mask, you can help protect those around you. 😷 When others wear one, they can help protect people around them, including you. #WorldMaskWeek
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4 years
Remembering the 3 Ws can save your life. Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. 😷 #MaskUpWA
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5 years
Thank you to everyone working this weekend to keep us safe, warm and well during #seattlesnowpocalypse . We appreciate our team members, our colleagues at other hospitals, @kcmetrobus , @seattledot , @wsdot , @SEACityLight , @seattlefire , @seattlepd + many many more. 💜
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“It is normal for people to experience anxiety related to the coronavirus outbreak given that it is a constantly changing situation," Psychiatrist-approved tips to help manage #COVID19 stress. ⬇️
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3 years
Vaccines are a home run for our community. ⚾️
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6 years
A whole lot of happy matchers. Congrats! #HuskyMatch #Match2018
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For most of us, the emergency department is chaotic. For Dr. Eileen Bulger, chief of trauma @harborviewmc , it's just another day at the office.
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4 years
“We are excited about moving forward in this time of a serious pandemic to develop a potential new therapy," UW Medicine and @BloodworksNW researchers are investigating a potential new therapy: plasma-derived medicine. #COVID19
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You are enough. #WellnessWednesday
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❄️ Let it snow ❄️ #SeattleSnow
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Travel safe, travel smart. ✈️ Here’s how to avoid the #coronavirus while flying. #COVID19 @KCPubHealth @WADeptHealth
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1 year
Have you gotten a chance to check out the #CherryBlossoms in the quad at @UW yet? 🌸 #SpringHasSprung
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UW Medicine is a proud sponsor of the #SeattlePrideParade ! We have employees from all our hospitals and all parts of our organization marching today for inclusiveness and to celebrate LGBTQ+ people and culture. #SeattlePride2022
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Constantly reading bad news can lead to anxiety, negative emotions, and harm your health. 📱 Learn about 'doomscrolling' and what you can do to prevent it. #WellnessWednesday
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UW Medicine has administered more than 52,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As we pass the one year mark of the pandemic, our employees reflect on their hopes and expectations for the future.
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