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Preventing Drowning -
Life jacket placed infront of a pool.

Remember to stay safe around the water, especially for young children. Did you know that "more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death?" Stay informed and prepared by reading these tips. 

Dr. Thomas Wood Awarded for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentorship -
Dr. Thomas Wood

Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Wood! 

Celebrating Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! -
Advancing Leaders Through Innovation AANHP Heritage Month

May is National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!

Collaborative Initiative: UW and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana -
From the left James Osei-Mensa, Linda Frempong-Manso, Emmnuel Obeng-Addae, Pomaa Addo Appiah, Christy Mckinney, Cephas Ekow Biney, Samuel Quaynor Kanor, Joy Zialesi Atokple, Hannah Emefa Azinogo, Yusuf Almahroof

The Data Science for Child Health (DS-CHANGE) program is a unique initiative between UW and KNUST that uses data science to improve child health in Ghana.

Congratulations on 15 Years of Service Erin Allen! -
Erin Allen

Congratulations to Erin Allen on 15 years of dedicated service as UW Pediatrics Vice Chair of Administration and Finance!

Tips to Care for our Planet in Honor of Earth Month & Earth Day! -
Compost Image

Happy Earth Month! Let's all do our part to care for our planet by composting food waste and reducing paper waste.

Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar Named Director of Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program -
Ali-Rowhani-Rahbar

Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, professor of Epidemiology and Pediatrics, and national leader in firearm injury prevention, has been named the director of the University of Washington’s Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program (FIPRP).

Allergies & Preventions -
Allergies

“Since 1990, the statistic is that the allergy season has increased by about 20 days,” said Dr. Mollie Grow.

National Doctor's Day! -
Doctor's Day

In celebration of our doctors, the SCRI team distributed giveaways, coffee, and donuts on March 29.

Dr. Mihai Puia-Dumitrescu Named Research Director of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Program at Seattle Children's Hospital -
Dr. Mihai Puia-Dumitrescu

The Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia program, led by director Dr. Rebecca Stark, has recently announced the addition of a research director, Dr. Mihai Puia-Dumitrescu.