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Dr. Catherine Wilfert developed the idea that it was possible to prevent the AIDS virus from spreading from an infected mother to her uninfected newborn by giving an anti-HIV drug to the mother just before and to the child right after delivery. The approach can cut mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 80% and [...]
“Complementary and Alternative Medicine: What’s the Evidence?” Dr. Barak Gaster, associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington and attending physician at the University of Washington Medical Center, will discuss alternative medicine and provide information about what works and what’s safe. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 University Branch 5009 [...]
“Chronic Pain is a Disease in Its Own Right” 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Central Library Dr. Alex Cahana, chief of the Division of Pain Medicine at the University of Washington’s Department of Anesthesiology, will talk about new treatments for chronic pain, including medications, devices, injections and alternative therapies. Central [...]
The consulting firm Milliman invites you to a town hall meeting focused on healthcare reform, specifically on electronic health records (EHRs) and how they might affect the next era in healthcare. [Editor's note: Milliman provides consulting services on employee benefits, healthcare, investment, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.} Why EHRs? [...]
WHAT: This free support group is open to all patients who have had gastric bypass surgery at Virginia Mason. We will cover information on healthy eating and exercise and special topics. Patients interested in gastric bypass that have not yet had surgery are welcome, but be reminded that this group is meant to primarily support [...]
WHAT: Knit for Life is a network of volunteers using the healing experience of knitting to enhance the lives of cancer patients and their caregivers during treatment and recovery. This class is offered on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. No experience necessary. WHERE: Virginia Mason Seattle Main Campus – Floyd and [...]
“Pass the Tofurkey!” Food Preferences What’s a vegetarian? What’s a vegan? What’s an eating disorder? Let’s talk about ways to accommodate food preferences, recognize problems, and make sure that everybody in the family gets appropriate nutrition. Free but registration required. Pizza with Pediatrics is a free monthly seminar hosted by Virginia [...]
Description Virginia Mason offers a free networking group for patients with pancreatic or other GI cancers. This free support group is offered on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity to share information and advice with others facing a similar diagnosis and [...]
What: Forum on Lung Cancer Title: Think Lung Cancer: 2008 Washington State Lung Cancer Awareness Forum Lung cancer kills more people than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. Please join us for an evening dedicated to raising awareness and advocacy for lung cancer. Where: Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus 747 Broadway Seattle, [...]
Topic: Joint Replacement: The Right Choice for You? Where: Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus 747 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122 Map & Directions: http://www.swedish.org/blank.cfm?id=201 When: Thursday, November 13, 2008 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Americas) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Registration is required. To register please call:206-386-2502 or register online at www.swedish.org/classes
Gilda’s Club of Seattle will host a evening talk on colon cancer survivorship on December 11. The event is entitled: Mosaic of Colon Cancer Survivorship. The evening will include a talk by a physician on advances in prevention, detection and treatment and a talk by a colon cancer survivor. Dinner will be provided. The [...]
What: Puget Sound Health Alliance will release its latest report on how well participating health-care providers are meeting health-care quality standards. The report will be the most comprehensive assessment of health-care quality in the region ever done, the Alliance says. When: Thursday morning, November 13 at 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (A discussion [...]
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