
ALT A person sitting on a bed reads a notebook. A medical sensor is visible on the arm. Text on the image reads: "Why Type 2 Diabetes Hits Harder in Young People. As type 2 diabetes becomes more common in children and teens, Dr. Petter Bjornstad is investigating why young people often experience more aggressive complications and how earlier interventions could help protect their long-term health.

ALT A model of a human brain is placed on a table next to a baby lying on a white blanket. Text below announces that Seattle Children’s received the 2026 AWS Imagine Grant for pediatric epilepsy research using AI and clinical data.

ALT A person in a white coat with glasses and a bow tie stands next to a sleeping infant. The infant has an image of a brain superimposed on their head. Accompanying text discusses Seattle Children's advancements in pediatric neuroscience and research led by Dr. Carlos Castillo Pinto and the Center for Integrative Brain Research.

ALT A model of a human fetus in the womb is displayed next to a model of a brain. Below, a text reads: "What can preterm birth teach us about the developing brain?" followed by information about a study co-led by Dr. Vittorio Gallo on cerebellar development and neurodevelopment.

ALT Image of a person in a gray suit and glasses standing confidently with a blurred office background. Below is a quote: "We are no longer looking at prematurity as an injury-related state of the brain, but as a state of altered developmental timing." - Vittorio Gallo, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Sr. Vice President.

ALT Two children wearing colorful costumes and face masks in a room decorated with Halloween-themed items. One child is dressed as a unicorn with a purple wig and unicorn headpiece, while the other wears a blue owl-themed outfit. A Dracula mask and other spooky decorations are visible in the background.

ALT Exterior of Seattle Children's Hospital with text overlay explaining an increase in wait times due to a surge in viral illnesses and high demand for mental and behavioral health care during fall and winter months.

ALT Informational poster with sections about seeking medical care for viral illnesses like flu or COVID-19. Highlights the importance of visiting a primary care doctor or urgent care. Includes information on appropriate care settings and emphasizes the Seattle Children’s Emergency Department's readiness for emergencies. Ends with a note to call 911 if a child's illness or injury is life-threatening.

ALT For mental and behavioral health support, the image provides information on resources available if a child is not in immediate danger. It suggests calling or texting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visiting a psychiatric urgent care for in-person or virtual appointments in Washington for ages 4-17. It also advises contacting a primary care provider or school-based mental health professional. It emphasizes calling 911 or going to an emergency department for immediate emergencies. The image includes photos of individuals in counseling sessions and a person on the phone.

ALT The image shows the exterior of Seattle Children's Hospital with a modern glass building and a sign for "Forest Parking." A message at the bottom thanks the viewer for trusting the hospital with child care, assuring prompt attention in the ED. The Seattle Children's Hospital logo is displayed prominently.



















