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Forest, a therapeutic gaming specialist at Seattle Children’s, shares advice on how to help kids avoid toxic gaming. https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/good-growing/

The smoke alarm goes off, could your family get out in two minutes or less? That may be all the time you have to get out of your home safely. In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, we’re focusing on the importance of practicing your home . https://bit.ly/4dFyP6r

Seattle Children's is proud to be recognized again as one of the top 10 best children’s hospital in the U.S. by being awarded U.S. News and World Report 2024-2025 Honor Roll! http://bit.ly/USNewsBCH

Seattle Children’s is spotlighting workforce members from our hospital who bring hope, care, and cures to children and their families. Meet Joelyn, an MA at SCH South Clinic Urgent Care.

Joelyn finds that the most rewarding aspect of working at Seattle Children's is helping families and seeing patients' faces smiling after getting the best care. Her advice for those seeking a healthcare job is to be flexible, communicate clearly and consistently with patients, staff, and administrators. Listen carefully to patients, express empathy, and identify the cause of the problem and maintain professionalism.

Seattle Children’s Heart Center team has expanded to provide greater access to the highest-quality pediatric and fetal cardiology care close to our patients’ homes. We partner with patient families across the Pacific Northwest to create personalized care plans focused on delivering the best possible outcomes so that our patients can live a full and active life. Read how Knox, a fetal cardiology patient, went from having an abnormally high heart rate prior to being born to a happy, curious and easy-going one-year-old in this story: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/wellness-and-health-news/knoxs-heartfelt-care/

Seattle Children’s has the only pediatric Heart Surgery and Heart Failure Programs in Western Washington, and the only Pediatric Heart Transplant program in the Pacific Northwest. Our Heart Center has more advanced training and experience caring for children with heart problems, like Eatonville, WA resident Hudson, who suddenly began experiencing symptoms of heart failure at just 10 years old.

Hudson came to Seattle Children's, where pediatric heart experts recommended a heart transplant. With compassionate care and comprehensive cardiac treatment, he got his new heart. Today, Hudson is the honorary captain of his hometown football team - and Seattle Children's is right there cheering him on. Watch Hudson’s story and learn more about Seattle Children’s programs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2onxQxpGZ5Y

Seattle Children’s is spotlighting workforce members from our hospital who bring hope, care, and cures to children and their families. Meet Maria, the Nightshift Lead – Forest B - for Environmental Services.

"I immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico in 1997, I worked in Mexico for more the 5 years as a maquiladora coordinator for Lewis company. When I arrived in the US, my first job was at Seattle University, where I worked for 23 years as a Lead and later as the Supervisor for Janitorial Services. I joined Seattle Children’s Hospital in 2021 as the OR lead for Environmental Services. I feel happy to work for Seattle Children and I am grateful for the opportunity and trust they have given me. Thanks to Seattle Children, my lifestyle and that of my family has changed. I would say, this is the job I always wanted to have."

Seattle Children’s is spotlighting workforce teams who bring hope, care, and cures to children and their families. Meet members of the supply chain, and hear from Sally Stewart, Director of Supply Chain Management, as she shares about the work that her team does day in and day out.

"The Supply Chain team is unique because there is not a department we do not touch in some way shape or form. We manage the distribution of all disposable supplies to include tissue and implants. We order and distribute linen. We manage the cleaning and movement of small equipment such as IV pumps, we handle everything that comes across our receiving dock as well as both incoming and outgoing mail. We restock over 200 specialty carts daily and over 200 demand flow nodes daily. We also support 4 of our major regional clinics. We are a 24/7 operation that requires the team to be competent in all the different facets of our operation."

Seattle Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides seamless, coordinated care specific to your child’s unique needs by bringing together a team of top experts in all disciplines. https://bit.ly/3ScVTSb

Seattle Children's Pasifika Inclusion Network hosted a healthcare booth at the annual Live Aloha Festival at Seattle Center. Network leaders, members and volunteers joined the booth to share more about Seattle Children’s mental and behavioral health services, commitment to health equity and Inclusion Networks.

Inspired by Seeley’s story, the group hosted a National Marrow Donor Program registry drive, to help register more potential donors, which could help save the life of someone fighting life-threatening blood cancer and conditions. Learn how you can make a difference and join the National Marrow Donor Program, https://www.nmdp.org/.

In the United States, approximately 100,000 Americans are affected by sickle cell disease most of whom are of African or Hispanic heritage, however the disease can affect anyone. Meet Kendra who discusses her journey living with the disease. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHHnmJEAXco&list=PLjvfRtcMhn4PVr4LSqNYQu4i7WGcB1a_S&index=5

Seattle Children’s Heart Center is thrilled to welcome seven new pediatric cardiologists - Jennie Allen-Rich, Christopher Bellotti, Roshan D’Souza, Kimberly Krabill, Joan Lee, Matthew Park, and Sush*tha Surendran - to our team this fall! The addition of these new team members, allows our team to increase its expertise and ability to deliver the highest-quality cardiac care to even more patients and families in the South Puget Sound region and beyond. Learn more here: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/heart/

Seattle Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center will provide your child with leukemia the best chance for survival and best quality of life so they can thrive in the future. Make your appointment today! https://bit.ly/3ScVTSb

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Meet John, program coordinator II, Sickle Cell Disease Program, Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC).

John was born with sickle cell disease. After his older brother died of sickle cell disease, his mother moved him and his two sisters from Kampala, Uganda to Seattle to find a pathway to quality care. They found the Sickle Cell Disease Program at OBCC.

"Being at OBCC gave us a sense of comfort. They had doctors, hematologists, an advanced practice provider, a nurse and a scheduling coordinator all trying to help improve our quality of life,” shared John.

Last year, John volunteered at the Seattle Sickle Cell Task Force’s annual Sickle Cell Walk where he met Shaquita Bell, MD who told him that the Sickle Cell Disease Program at OBCC could use somebody like him.

Today he is the program coordinator for the sickle cell team where he identifies barriers to treatment and brings patient and community perspective to the sickle cell team. https://bit.ly/4dcTChC

My Journey From Sickle Cell Disease to Healing John Masembe shares how having sickle cell shaped his life and brought him back to Seattle Children’s Sickle Cell Disease Program at OBCC as a team member.

We are recruiting parents and caregivers for our Psychiatry Family Advisory Board to provide input and feedback on initiatives that support the department’s strategic goals and improve patient care and service. We are looking for adults who:

▪️ Have a child who recently received psychiatric services or is currently receiving psychiatric services at Seattle Children’s (this includes inpatient services, outpatient psychiatry or autism services, intensive outpatient services, and Emergency Department mental health services).
▪️Are passionate about improving psychiatric services and care.
▪️Can attend a once-monthly 2-hour virtual meeting during the school year.

If you are interested in joining the advisory board, please contact us at [email protected].

Seattle Children’s is spotlighting workforce members from our hospital who bring hope, care, and cures to children and their families. Meet Yanmin, the Dayshift Lead for Environmental Services.

"I immigrated to the U.S. from China in 2000. After working in hospitality for a few years, I started at Seattle Children’s in 2008. I have been working here for over sixteen years. The most rewarding part of working at Seattle Children’s Hospital is providing essential services that make patients and their families feel comfortable, particularly in critical areas like the operating room. I take pride in being a versatile team member, helping the hospital run smoothly. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, walking my daughter’s dog Millie, and hiking with family in Washington. My advice for anyone considering a career in healthcare is to be a good team player, adaptable, and ready to handle the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the field."

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources. The Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Call or text 988 or chat online at https://988lifeline.org/

Join us in supporting the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) at the annual Out of the Darkness Walks on September 29 in Snohomish County and October 13 in Seattle. These events aim to bring our communities “out of the darkness” by providing equitable su***de prevention resources. Enjoy engaging activities for all ages, inspiring speakers and more. Let’s lend a compassionate ear and support each other. 💙 See event details: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1370 ***dePrevention

Out of the Darkness Walks I'm supporting American Foundation for Su***de Prevention!

Seeley was enrolled in the trial and had a successful bone marrow transplant using her mother’s cells when she was 4 months old. Donate to Seattle Children’s to help us continue giving patients like Seeley a fighting chance. https://bit.ly/3XfLXKw

Lend a helping hand this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and donate today. Your generous contribution helps us bring better cures to kids with cancer! https://bit.ly/3XfLXKw

“It is a privilege to be part of a team at Seattle Children’s that is driving innovation in laboratory research of pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors, but most importantly driving that translation to meaningful clinical trials that can improve the lives of our most in need patients,” Dr. Nicholas Vitanza, attending physician in Seattle Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center (CBDC) and the organization’s DIPG Research Lead.

Did you know only 4-8.8% of federal cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer research? That is why Run of Hope Guild is fundraising to support Seattle Children’s cancer research.

There's still time to sign up to join us this Sunday, Sept. 22 at Seward Park for the Run of Hope and help us bring better cures to kids with cancer!

Run of Hope Seattle The Run of Hope Seattle is on Sunday September 22, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Run, 3K Walk, Kids Dash, and Virtual 5K Run/Walk.

Purchase a Tokki bag today to join the fight against pediatric cancer! Each bag includes a built-in QR greeting card you can add photos & videos to. 100% of the proceeds from sales of this sustainable gift bag will benefit DIPG research at Seattle Children’s.

Soar | Medium | Reusable Gift Bag + QR Greeting Card September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We are proud to partner with Seattle Children's Hospital to create more hope, care, and cures for childhood cancer. Please watch the video to see how you can join us! This print was designed by a close friend of Tokki's in honor of Daphne—a bright, ki...

Donate this to help patients live their healthiest, most fulfilling life possible. https://bit.ly/3XfLXKw

“It’s always about the patients for me. Not only caring for them but learning from them – examining how their cancer cells are wired differently from healthy cells; asking what those cells can tell us about their unique diagnosis, potential prognosis and response to therapy; and using that information to identify new therapies and move them into clinical trials.” Dr. Mignon Loh, division chief of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy

September is and with your generous donation, we can give kids like Emerson a fighting chance. https://bit.ly/3XfLXKw

Emerson was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma at age 3. Emerson spent over 100 nights at the hospital and her treatment over 15 months included chemotherapy, radiation, a stem cell transplant and immunotherapy. Now she is 17 and a senior in high school. Emerson and her family are forever grateful for the care she received from her team at Seattle Children’s.

One thing you can do to help prevent su***de is to safely store and dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medicines in your home. Learn about medicine safety:

Safe Medicine Storage and Disposal to Prevent Misuse Safe storage and disposal of medicine in the home is one way to help keep children and teens safe from accidental ingestion and medicine misuse.

Seattle Children’s regional clinics and administrative departments, including scheduling, are closed today in observance of Labor Day. We will resume our regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3.

Our Urgent Care clinics in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way and Seattle are open. Please schedule an appointment before you arrive to ensure your child will get care. Urgent Care also offers video visits for patients with select symptoms in Washington state. In case of a medical emergency, call 911 or visit the Seattle Children’s Emergency Department.

To schedule an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/SeattleChildrensUrgentCare

Our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides seamless, coordinated care specific to our patients unique needs by bringing together a team of top experts in all disciplines. Join Seattle Children’s this to continue to provide . https://bit.ly/3XfLXKw

Did you know only 4-8.8% of federal cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer research? That is why Run of Hope Seattle is fundraising to support Seattle Children’s cancer research. Join us on Sept. 22 at Seward Park for the Run of Hope and help us bring better cures to kids with cancer!
https://www.runofhopeseattle.org/Race/Info/WA/Seattle/RunofHopeSeattle

The Friends of Costco Guild celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Golf Classic with a weekend of excitement! Featuring 2,000 participants, countless sponsors, a performance by Eddie Vedder and a 10-course golf tournament, the event raised a blowout $15.6M for uncompensated care. Thank you, Friends of Costco Guild, for continuing to support hope, care and cures at Seattle Children's!

Seeley was enrolled in the trial and had a successful bone marrow transplant using her mother’s cells when she was 4 months old. Donate to Seattle Children’s to help us continue giving patients like Seeley a fighting chance.

Donate to Childhood Cancer Awareness Cancer is the #1 cause of disease-related death for children. Approximately one in every 257 children in the USA will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Yet less than 8% of federal funding for cancer research is directed toward pediatric cancer research. Our children deserve better...

Seattle Children's is excited to announce our Therapeutic Gaming Program has won Starlight Children's Foundation's Excellence in Innovation Award. We're grateful for the incredible work our therapeutic gaming specialists do to enhance patient experiences and improve outcomes! 🧡

Did you know that 25% of the blood supply is used by patients battling cancer? One in 285 children in America will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, so many of these pediatric patients rely on blood donations to support their care and treatment. The most direct way to help them is to donate blood. Take action during this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and schedule a blood donation appointment to give at Seattle Children’s Hospital on Monday, September 2nd. To sign up, call 1-800-398-7888 or visit https://www.bloodworksnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/redirectgroup.html?s=3210

August 26 is International Dog Day but we celebrate our volunteer therapy dogs year-round!

For some children, the stress of a hospital stay can be so overwhelming that medical treatment becomes extremely difficult. But a visit from a therapy dog gives many patients the energy and motivation they need to make progress and to experience joy, even in the midst of challenging circumstances. Seattle Children’s Animal-Assisted Activities program offers patients and families interactions with volunteer dogs and handlers.

Nia was born with bronchial stenosis, a narrowing of the right bronchial tube, that was so severe she couldn’t breathe effectively. Her needs were complex and required extensive coordination across many specialties. The team at Seattle Children’s Airway and Esophageal Center developed a transformative customized care plan for Nia and today she is thriving. Read Nia’s story here: https://bit.ly/472ChGu

“You would never know what she’s been through. She has a tiny scar and that’s all. Seattle Children’s is the best place ever. The whole care team was our family.” - Timothy Mauesby, whose daughter Nia struggled to breathe because she was born with an extremely narrow bronchial tube

Seattle Children’s Uses 3D Printing to Plan Complex Surgeries ... Today, with the help of a new multi-material 3D printer, Seattle Children’s surgeons and care teams are able to map out complex surgeries and practice intricate surgical techniques before ever entering the operating room. This custom care approach helps provide better, safer treatments.

It can be hard to watch your child struggle to make friends. While you can't make friends for them, you can practice social skills at home that may help them with their peers.

Kids Who Need a Little Help to Make Friends - Child Mind Institute Parents can't make friends for their kids, but you can help kids who are struggling to develop and practice key social skills.

Every year Seattle Children's patients and medical personnel have the opportunity to attend YMCA of Greater Seattle Camp Orkila thanks to the dedicated volunteer pilots with Angel Flight West. Angel Flight West has partnered with Seattle Children’s since 1999 to serve the needs of patients and bring them happy memories they will remember for a lifetime.

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Join us Saturday, Sept. 7 for Metropolitan Seattle Sickle Cell Task Force 19th Annual Walk Run and Bike! This family event is intended to raise awareness and provide a sense of community regarding Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait. To register visit: https://seattlesicklecellwalk.org/

Thank you to those to came out and supported Seattle Children’s at the 37th annual Auction of Washington Wines! This year’s “grape” event raised $4.25 million with partial proceeds benefiting three areas at Seattle Children’s: Uncompensated care, Central and Eastern Washington Clinics and the Homelessness Prevention Fund.

Join us on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. for Run of Hope Seattle hosted by the Run for Children’s Guild and Four Seasons Seattle to benefit pediatric cancer research.

Register a team or as an individual to join us in the 5K run, 3K walk or kids dash! https://bit.ly/3yToJk3