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What if? EXPO: Emergency Preparedness Event

What if? EXPO: Emergency Preparedness Event

Learn about emergency preparedness You know you need an emergency preparedness plan; it is on your to-do list. But where do you start? How do you talk to your children about the possibility of disaster and how it will affect your family? Is you business prepared? Join Seattle Red Cross, Seattle Children’s, FEMA and other [...]

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July 7, 2011 | By | Reply More
What Can Fruit Flies Teach Us About Cancer?

What Can Fruit Flies Teach Us About Cancer?

Science Café — Tacoma What Can Fruit Flies Teach Us About Cancer? Thursday, July 7, 2011 – 7 p.m. – The Harmon Brewery Because we share about two-thirds of our genes with the humble fruit fly, scientists can pinpoint genes that contribute to human cancer by studying genes in these tiny insects. Join the University [...]

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June 23, 2011 | By | Reply More
Louis Pasteur and the Science of Beer

Louis Pasteur and the Science of Beer

Join Charles Finkel, founder and President of The Pike Brewing Company at July’s Queen Anne Science Café to explore the science of making beer through the eyes of Louis Pasteur.

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June 23, 2011 | By | Reply More
Music for Medicine

Music for Medicine

Annual Music for Medicine Benefit Concert May 18 Music for Medicine event benefits the Polyclinic Community Health Foundation and the Seattle Young Artists Music Festival. The Polyclinic Community Health Foundation uses the funds to provide medication to patients who are uninsured, low-income, and suffering from chronic illnesses. Working with Kelley-Ross Pharmacy and The Polyclinic physicians, the [...]

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May 10, 2011 | By | Reply More
Blowing Our Way: Effects of Fukushima on Washington State

Blowing Our Way: Effects of Fukushima on Washington State

Panel discussion of nuclear energy, the Fukushima nuclear disaster and implications for the state of Washington. Panelists will give updates on: Health effects of radiation and their impact on Washington State. Status of the situation at the Fukushima reactor; overview of “hot spots” in our state. What citizens need to know that may not be [...]

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May 7, 2011 | By | Reply More
The Modern Legacy of Ancient Viruses

The Modern Legacy of Ancient Viruses

May Eastside Science Café: The Modern Legacy of Ancient Viruses May 9, 2011 – 7 p.m. – Wilde Rover In the past century, we’ve seen outbreaks of new viruses such as HIV, SARS and several flu strains, but what about the viruses that came before them? These ancient, extinct viruses (“paleoviruses”) affect modern humans, too. [...]

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April 28, 2011 | By | Reply More
CityClub: Diversity in approaches to care

CityClub: Diversity in approaches to care

In the United States, traditional Western medicine is the dominant form of care. But in Seattle many people favor alternative approaches. What do different approaches to wellness have to offer?

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April 27, 2011 | By | Reply More
Can Seattle Save the World?

Can Seattle Save the World?

KPLU will host a panel discussion on Seattle’s global health and development initiatives, moderated by its global health blogger Tom Paulson next Tuesday. Here are the details. Can Seattle Save the World? (Poverty, Health and Chocolate) Seattle is now a leader in global health and the fight against poverty. The Gates Foundation and many other [...]

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Washington Policy Center’s Annual Health Care Conference

Washington Policy Center’s Annual Health Care Conference

Washington Policy Center’s Annual Health Care Conference this year will focus on the state implementation of federal health care reform.

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April 13, 2011 | By | Reply More
Jewish Family Service talk and panel on “Art of Caregiving”

Jewish Family Service talk and panel on “Art of Caregiving”

Nationally known scholar and author, Rabbi Richard F. Address will talk on how faith and community can support those caring for a parent or other aging loved one, what “honoring our parents” looks like today and other contemporary issues of aging, spirituality, family and community.

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April 7, 2011 | By | Reply More
Do You Know Where Your DNA Is?

Do You Know Where Your DNA Is?

– Do You Know Where Your DNA Is? A moderated panel discussion and luncheon hosted by City Club. Did you know that the greater Seattle region is a hotbed for large collections of biological information and personal health information? Experts claim the collection and management of this data stands to benefit large scale medical research [...]

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October 8, 2010 | By | Reply More
Stroke prevention — Eastside Science Café

Stroke prevention — Eastside Science Café

Neurologist Aaron Heide, MD on the latest in stroke prevention and the remarkable advances that have been made in stroke recovery–Eastside Science Café Oct 11

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October 7, 2010 | By | Reply More
Light & Depression – How Eyes Can Make Us Happier

Light & Depression – How Eyes Can Make Us Happier

Free talk about how light and our eyes can affect mood – research that has implications for depression, seasonal affective disorder, and jet lag.

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October 5, 2010 | By | Reply More
Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium

Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium

The Martha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research at Swedish Medical Center is hosting its 2010 Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium in Seattle, October 28-29.

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September 30, 2010 | By | Reply More
Miles for Midwives – Family-Friendly Fun Run/Walk October 9th

Miles for Midwives – Family-Friendly Fun Run/Walk October 9th

Proceeds from Miles for Midwives benefit the Washington Chapter of the American College of Nurse Midwives and the Midwives’ Association of Washington State

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September 1, 2010 | By | Reply More