With just a few weeks until Halloween, make sure trick-or-treating is as safe as it is fun with these safety tips from the Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center.

Out of 40 million women who get mammograms each year, 20 million will be told they have dense breasts. Read the full article to learn more about breast density, breast cancer risk and screening recommendations.

A new Huang Foundation grant, totaling nearly 7 million hours of compute time, will accelerate @uwproteindesign.bsky.social's development of open-source AI models for protein design. Read the full story to learn more about this grant and its potential impact on the future of protein design.

After surviving sepsis in 2018, Katy Grainger returned to Seattle for surgeries, rehabilitation and ongoing care at UW Medicine. Now, she’s raising awareness about sepsis and recovery after life-changing illness. Learn more about sepsis warning signs and her recovery journey.

Physical therapist Jenny Chang shares what parents and students should know about fitting and wearing a backpack safely. An improperly fitted or overloaded backpack can cause pain and posture problems in school-age kids. Learn tips for backpack fit, weight and warning signs to look for.

Packing a healthy school lunch can be challenging, especially for picky eaters. The goal is to balance nutritious foods with foods kids will actually eat. Robyn Burnside, a registered dietitian nutritionist at UW Medical Center, shares tips for helping kids build a healthy relationship with food.

UW Medical Center was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a hospital patients would highly recommend based on questions from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. Each hospital received a five-star patient recommendation rating.

A new mRNA flu vaccine may help protect adults 50 and older from seasonal flu while also building immunity against other parts of the flu virus. Learn more in this video featuring Deborah Fuller, PhD, professor of microbiology at the @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social

The @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social is looking for older adults in the Seattle area with chronic pain to join a study evaluating mind-body treatments for pain management. Read the full story to learn about the study's goals and how to participate.

Becker’s Hospital Review named UW Medical Center one of its “100 Great Hospitals in America” for 2026, recognizing hospitals with “both distinguished reputation and results.” Becker’s highlighted UW Medical Center’s innovation, compassionate care and nationally ranked adult specialties.

Dr. Anna Wald of the UW School of Medicine explains how herd immunity helps slow the spread of infectious diseases and protect vulnerable populations. Read the full story to learn how vaccination helps protect both individuals and communities.

More than 1,000 transplant patients registered to attend UW Medicine’s second annual Transplant Celebration last weekend, bringing together recipients, donors, families and care teams from across the Pacific Northwest. Read the @seattletimes.bsky.social story to learn more.

Join us in congratulating the UW Medical Center – Montlake Cardiac Care unit for earning the G.O.A.T. award in recognition of their commitment to excellence in patient care. “G.O.A.T.” stands for Grounded in care, Outstanding in Action, Trusted by all.

In the 10 years since Seattle Public Schools moved middle and high school start times later, students got more sleep, missed fewer days, and earned better grades. Read the full article to learn how start times affect students' health, performance and success.

Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are largely treatable, and some are even curable. Still, the stigma around them can be a barrier to some people seeking the treatment they need. Read the full article for seven things you might not know (but should) about STIs.

We kicked off Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month by raising flags at five UW Medicine locations. This year’s theme, “Unidos, Somos Más. Together, We Are More,” celebrates the unique stories, cultures and contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx physicians, staff, patients and community members.