Emergency Dental Care USA has opened a new office in Bellevue, WA, to enhance its service in the Seattle metropolitan area. The office, located at 12816 SE 38th Street, opened on November 18. It is the fourth office in the Seattle area and the 12th in the Emergency Dental Care USA group, according to Michael…
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Families to Rally in Support of Midwifery Services at Evergreen Hospital
Cuts to the only midwifery program affiliated with Evergreen Hospital have outraged Eastside families who support an in-hospital midwifery program. Families and birth professionals plan to rally in front of the Evergreen Family Maternity Center on Tuesday, November 15th at 4 pm to show their support for midwifery at Evergreen. They also plan to attend the…
Gates Foundation Steps Up for Quest to End Premature Births Worldwide
Thirteen million babies are born prematurely every year, but new funding announced today will allow for pioneering research into the causes of preterm births and the development of solutions so they can be prevented. Today, the Global Alliance to Prevent Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS), an initiative of Seattle Children’s, announced a new Grand Challenges in…
Children’s Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center to be Named “Robert and Jean Reid Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center” to Honor Donors
Seattle Children’s today announced two transformative philanthropic gifts totaling $65 million to benefit pediatric research, nursing education and clinical care. An anonymous donor pledged approximately $50 million of their estate – the largest single gift in Children’s 104 year history – to benefit pediatric research at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. In addition, Mrs. Jean Reid…
Veteran Marketer Patick Moody Hired at JayRay
Managing marketing initiatives and driving strategies for hospitals, medical imaging systems and television networks is just a snapshot of the experience Patrick Moody brings to JayRay as a Senior Advisor. Holding titles such as vice president and owner, his background spans industries from health care to consumer products. For the past four years, Moody directed…
Ford Launches Women’s Health Initiative Mobile Tour in Northwest as part of Operation Goodwill, Offers Latest Technology in Breast Cancer Imaging
Ford Motor Company Fund is teaming up with Hope Now International and mobile testing provider HealthFair to offer free or low-cost advanced mobile breast cancer imaging to women in the Northwest. This tour is the first initiative under Ford Operation Goodwill Northwest, a joint effort with area Ford and Lincoln dealers designed to expand Ford’s…
Bellevue College 5K Run Set for October 8
Registration is open for the inaugural BC 5K, set for Saturday, October 8 on the college campus. The family-friendly event also features a Kids’ Race and a challenge to beat the BC Bulldog mascot to the finish line. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin…
Public Invited to Grand Opening of Lake Washington Institute of Technology’s Allied Health Building, Wednesday, Sept. 14
The Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWIT) is celebrating its new state-of-the-art Allied Health Building with a public grand opening celebration at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. “The new Allied Health Building is an exciting addition to our Kirkland campus,” said LWIT President Dr. David Woodall. “Its state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories simulate actual hospital…
Children’s Golf Classic Raises $7.1M for Seattle Children’s Hospital
The Friends of Costco Guild, led by Jan Sinegal and Lynn Winters, raised $7.1M for Seattle Children’s Hospital at the 12th annual Children’s Golf Classic Aug. 6-8. This three-day event consistently raises the most money of any event benefitting Children’s. In its 12 year history, the Children’s Golf Classic has raised more than $50 million…
Synthetic Marijuana Manufacturers Big Problem for DEA
Until this year the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been blocked from shutting down vendors selling aromatic incense that comes in packages marked “not for human consumption.” This meant that anyone, including minors, could walk into shops, convenience stores and even gas stations, pay between $18 and $30 and walk out with legal synthetic…
