A bill proposed in Congress called the Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent, extending daylight hours into the evening year-round.
Read the full article to learn more about how daylight saving time impacts health and sleep. bit.ly/48cqS8s
Sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are highly treatable — and highly stigmatized. Dr. Chase Cannon, medical director for the Sexual Health Clinic at Harborview, shares seven things you may not know about STIs. Read the full article for more.
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.@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
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
.@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
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!
🔗: hiprc.org/nipd-suicide/
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.
“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@UWMedicinetinyurl.com/mvzd55zv
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🔗: hiprc.org/windowfalls/
ALT An infographic titled "How to Prevent Window Falls" shows a large window with multiple panes. Below the window, six safety tips are displayed in colored boxes:
"Keep windows closed & locked when not needed for ventilation."
"Avoid relying on window screens to prevent falls. Window screens are not designed to bear the weight of a child."
"Install guards or stops to limit how far windows can open."
"Encourage children to play away from windows & doors."
"Avoid placing furniture near windows to limit climbing access." At the bottom right, there is a logo for the Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center at the University of Washington and a link to their website: hiprc.org/windowfalls.
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
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.
“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
ALT Blue flier has text that reads- Fireworks safety- use caution when handling fireworks. Fireworks are tempting to light - however, researchers and doctors warn that injuris resulting fom fireworks have the potential to be life-altering. For example- injuries caused by mortars and shells tend to be more sever and may result in amputations, or even permanent blindness. Be safe this 4th of july >> share these helpful tips: attend public fireworks displays- leave lighting fireworks to the professionals & watch safely at a distance. Make sure children stay a safe distance away from a lit firework. Do not allow children to play with or light fireworks, including sparklers. ONly light fireworks and sparklers outdoors. Keep a bucket of water handy to extinguish fires. Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol. If you or someone you know uses fireworks: make sure fireworks are legal in your area before lighting. Use only legal consumer-grade fireworks. Wear protective eyewear.
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
Slick surfaces can still be hiding around the Pacific Northwest. Avoiding a fall starts by being smart with your footwear 🥾
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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!
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