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Seattle, Washington
Joined September 2008
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Meet this week’s Husky Hero, Max! 💜 Just six months ago, eleven-year-old Max from Sunnyside, WA, was diagnosed with cancer. After months of treatment, we’re thrilled to share that he is now cancer-free! 🎉 A huge fan of soccer and football, Max and his family got a special behind-the-scenes tour today with UW Football and even had the chance to run plays with the team! Be sure to check out Homs Collective, who created these awesome custom sweatshirts, with proceeds supporting childhood cancer research. Help us wish the Huskies good luck tomorrow as they take on Penn State at the Homecoming game! 💜💛 homscollective.com/
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For decades, type 1 diabetes care has focused on managing the disease after diagnosis. Today, that paradigm is beginning to shift. Through the Early T1D Program, Dr. Millie Nandi-Munshi and Elena Martinez, PA-C are helping connect at-risk patients to a therapy that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, giving young people and their families more time before taking on the daily challenges of disease management. Read more about this exciting advance in care. bit.ly/4zHCX1P
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We’re proud to welcome @seattlechildren as the first-ever presenting sponsor of UW Women’s Athletics. Together with their team of @UWMedicine physicians, we’re celebrating the strength, resilience & spirit of the kids & families they serve 💜
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Join us at the @FairmontOlympic this Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for Luly Yang's fashion show titled Metamorphosis: Second Nature, benefiting Seattle Children's. Admission is complimentary, but advance registration is required, and space is limited. To request an invitation, please email [email protected]. Guests are encouraged to make a voluntary donation directly to Seattle Children’s at givesch.org/MetamorphosisSec….
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Type 2 diabetes is no longer just an adult disease. As rates continue to rise among children and teens, researchers at Seattle Children’s are working to answer critical questions about why complications can develop earlier and more aggressively in young people. Through studies spanning puberty, metabolism and kidney health, Dr. Petter Bjornstad and his team are helping pave the way for more personalized treatments and better outcomes for patients. Read more. bit.ly/3UWQGm5
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Featured in Nature Seattle Children's researchers Dr. Beth Lawlor, Dr. Andras Heczey and Dr. Nicholas Vitanza are helping rewrite the future of pediatric cancer care. Through discoveries that deepen our understanding of solid tumors and advances in engineered cell therapies, they are creating new possibilities for children facing some of the most challenging cancers. Read more: nature.com/articles/d42473-0…
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“Even though I didn’t think we’d qualify, the financial assistance team encouraged us to apply. Then one day, I logged on and our balance was at zero.” – Whitney, who traveled from Idaho so that her son, Cooper, could receive lifesaving treatment at Seattle Children’s Fetal Center. Be the reason patients like Cooper receive the care they need, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.​ Donate now. bit.ly/4iR4Ugr
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Congratulations to Dr. Carlos Castillo Pinto and the team at the Center for Integrative Brain Research (CIBER) on receiving a 2026 AWS Children's Health Innovation Award! 🎉 This recognition highlights the innovative work happening at Seattle Children's, where researchers are leveraging AI and data science to accelerate discoveries in pediatric epilepsy and rare neurological disorders, helping advance the future of care for children and families. 💙 Read more: aws.amazon.com/blogs/publics…
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Pediatric innovation isn't a new idea at Seattle Children's. It's a commitment we're taking even further. Following this week's launch of the Institute for Pediatric Innovation, we're excited to see continued interest in this bold effort to accelerate breakthroughs across AI, digital health, medical devices, precision medicine and more. Thank you to @BeckersHR for highlighting this next chapter in advancing pediatric healthcare. beckershospitalreview.com/he…
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The most important brain development doesn't wait until childhood. It starts before birth. New research co-led by Vittorio Gallo, PhD, and collaborators in Science is shedding light on how preterm birth alters the natural timing of brain growth, offering new insights into one of the brain's most critical periods of development. 🔗 Read the full story: seattlechildrens.org/researc…
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Behind every costume, tiny pumpkin, and Halloween smile is a nurse going above and beyond to create moments of joy for the children and families we serve. 🎃🧡 Our nursing teams bring so much more than expert care. They bring comfort, creativity, compassion, and a little bit of magic to every day. This Halloween season, we're celebrating the incredible nurses who make even the hardest moments a little brighter and help create memories families will cherish forever. Thank you for all you do, today and every day. 💙 #SeattleChildrens #Nurses #Halloween #PediatricCare #HealthcareHeroes
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New research from Dr. Sara Chrisman and the Seattle Children’s team, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that a virtually delivered exercise program helped teens recover from concussion symptoms faster than stretching alone. The study is the largest exercise trial for youth concussion recovery to date and highlights how innovative, accessible approaches can help bring evidence-based care directly to families. Read more: bit.ly/4BvGxNE
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This year, Halloween falls just before the end of daylight saving time, creating the perfect storm for disrupted routines. Before the costumes come off and candy bags are unpacked, check out these expert tips for keeping sleep schedules on track. Read more: seattlechildrens.org/healthy… #SleepHealth #DaylightSavingTime #Halloween #SeattleChildrens
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This Halloween, our tiniest trick-or-treaters dressed up as iconic Seattle landmarks and local legends. We couldn’t help but smile at our very own Costco employee and hot dog, the Fremont Troll, the Space Needle, a Theo Chocolate bar and Beecher’s mac and cheese. Wishing our wonderful community a safe, happy and healthy Halloween!
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Grab your 2027 Seattle Children’s Calendar and help fund uncompensated care for our young patients! Created by the employee-led Marion Finley Guild, these perfect gifts are available at select local retailers, our hospital gift shop, or online at the Seattle Children's Guild Association. guildassociation.myshopify.c…
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For decades, innovation has been a driving force behind better care for children and families at Seattle Children's. Building on that foundation, we're proud to launch the Institute for Pediatric Innovation, a $10 million initiative designed to accelerate the development and adoption of breakthrough solutions in pediatric healthcare. From AI and precision medicine to medical devices and therapeutics, the institute will help transform promising ideas into meaningful impact for kids. Check out the @geekwire article here: geekwire.com/2026/not-a-new-…
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Thank you @SpiritHalloween for bringing the magic of the season to Seattle Children’s! 🎃 👻 100% of local donations stay in our community, bringing your total giving to over $3.3 million. These crucial funds help our Child Life team support families and soothe anxiety every single day.
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What does it take to turn decades of research and innovation into greater impact for children and families?    We’re building on that legacy with the launch of the Seattle Children’s Institute for Pediatric Innovation to help shape the future of pediatric care.    Learn more: seattlechildrens.org/innovat…
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As respiratory illness season continues, our Emergency Department is seeing increased demand for care, including a rise in mental and behavioral health needs. Our teams are here and ready to care for children and teens who need emergency services. When appropriate, primary care providers, urgent care clinics, and mental health resources can help families access support sooner. Thank you for your patience and for the trust you place in Seattle Children's. 💙 Learn more: seattlechildrens.org/clinics… and seattlechildrens.org/clinics…
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We are so grateful to the wonderful students at The Bush School for bringing some Halloween magic to our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit! Thank you for handcrafting the sweetest tiny felt costumes for our smallest patients.
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