
Harborview Medical Center
@harborviewmc
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Harborview Medical Center is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma and regional burn center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.
Seattle, WA
Joined May 2017
.@harborviewmc is transforming patient care with a new initiative at Maleng Tower. The redesigned floors blend modern technology with comfort, focused on improving both patient and family experiences. @UWMedicine
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Today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates the upcoming opening of two new inpatient units @harborviewmc, set to launch in late spring. These units will feature private rooms and state-of-the-art technology. @UWMedicine @KingCountyWA
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.@Seahawks wide receiver @jaxon_smith1 visited @harborviewmc patients recovering from burns and pediatric trauma injuries. “It means everything. That's why I put in a lot of hard work and try to have a successful season. Then just try to give back," he said." @UWMedicine
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Thank you to @harborviewmc & @intheforefront for partnering with us to highlight youth/teen suicide prevention on National Injury Prevention Day! Please continue sharing the digital resource guide. Share & tag us or use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree! 🔗: https://t.co/IoHzZAAkzp
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Veterans Day is an important day to remember and it's one that means a lot to the staff at @harborviewmc. Dr. Rich Ellenbogen, Dr. Niten Singh and Dr. Benjamin Starnes reflect on the time they served in the military and how that drives them in their mission to help others today.
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“The CDC support will allow us to enhance our efforts to engage with, and prevent injuries in, communities most impacted by injury and violence in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Alaska & across the country,” said Megan Moore, interim director @HIPRC @harborviewmc
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Since January, @harborviewmc has admitted 29 pediatric patients who have fallen out of screened windows. #WindowFalls are 100% preventable! As the late-summer weather lingers make sure to remember these tips! Help spread the word & learn more🔗: https://t.co/2i1s4MSZkh
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Labor Day weekend. Hotter weather. Plan on swimming with your kids? @DrBethebel @UWMedicine reminds families that drowning is the No. 1 cause of death among children ages 1-4. Wear a life jacket on open water to stay safe. @uwpediatrics @HIPRC @harborviewmc
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See @seattletimes obituary of Dr. Michael Copass, the late founder of Airlift Northwest. “We all owe him for the entire system of care,” said Dr. Eileen Bulger (@bulgercot) trauma chief @harborviewmc. @UWMedicine @AirliftNW
seattletimes.com
Dr. Michael Copass, a legend within Harborview Medical Center's emergency department, has died at 86. He was a pioneer in the field of emergency medicine.
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Make sure you have a plan in place to beat the heat this week! "With several days in a row in particular, of very warm temperatures, it sort of sneaks up on you and you begin to get sick," says Dr. Mitchell, medical director of the @harborviewmc Emergency Department.
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“We see a lot of #fireworks-related #injuries,” said @UWMedicine's Dr. Stephen Morris. “The most devastating injuries that we see are those to the hands and eyes.” @harborviewmc
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🎆 Safety first this 4th of July! 🎇 Last year @harborviewmc treated over 55 firework-related injuries. Keep fireworks away from kids, pets, and dry areas. Let's make it a fun and injury-free holiday @KingCountyWa! #FireworksSafety #July4th 🔗 Share: https://t.co/GdZh7VV4Tz
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Two @harborviewmc nurses treat heart-failure patients in apartments, tents and parking lots. They not only stabilize the health of patients who live on life’s edge, but also reduce costly readmissions. @UWMedHeart @UWCardiology @UWMedicine @Katemacsmith
https://t.co/KWZhOjcLUO
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In 2016, the worst headache of Sarah Turnbaugh’s life turned out to be a sign that she'd had a stroke. Today that experience informs her care of patients who are starting their recovery post-stroke. @harborviewmc @UWMedNSI @UWNeurology
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Today, we raised the flag @harborviewmc and our other @UWMedicine campuses in observance of Black History Month.
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Slick surfaces can still be hiding around the Pacific Northwest. Avoiding a fall starts by being smart with your footwear 🥾 Download soundbites for your broadcast: https://t.co/atSF3YwdBF
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This Saturday, #Survivors of #suicide loss come together to find Connection, Understanding & Hope through shared experiences💙 To learn more & connect with survivors in your area, visit: https://t.co/5FrMf6ZMMD
@UWMedicine @HarborviewMC @afspnational @AFSPWA
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Job of the week: @harborviewmc is hiring an Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist. This role engages w/ patients, performs diagnostic tests, operates equipment and more. Grow your career with @UWMedicine! Share or apply: https://t.co/1U93x8aySY
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The HIPRC partnered w/ @harborviewmc to create a pop-up Pedestrian Traffic Garden at @SkywayFire's Safety Fair & 80th Birthday Celebration! Our outreach teams worked to teach several pedestrian safety skills. View pictures & learn more pedestrian tips >> https://t.co/wmLSzfos1i
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@UWRadiology at Harborview Medical Center and Fred Hutch Cancer Center celebrated new 4D systems (CT+ fluoroscopy) from @CanonMedicalUS. The systems will shorten patients' time from diagnosis to intervention, and ID complications faster. @harborviewmc @fredhutch @UWMedicine
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