Native American Heritage Month 2023 Each November, we honor the Strength, Culture, and Healing of our nation’s Native people. Historically, our nation’s observance of Native American Heritage has focused on the role Native people have…
Native American Heritage Month 2023 Each November, we honor the Strength, Culture, and Healing of our nation’s Native people. Historically, our nation’s observance of Native American Heritage has focused on the role Native people have…
Originally published by UW Tacoma on October 16, 2023 “SIMPLY SOMETHING I DO” Dr. Sharon Laing is an associate professor in the UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership and an adjunct associate professor…
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In October, our nation highlights the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health. Studies show that the earlier an individual begins smoking, drinking,…
The King County Medical Society (KCMS) has awarded Dr. Frederick P. Rivara, HIPRC Core Faculty Member, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rivara and other award winners will be honored at KCMS’s Excellence in…
Originally published by UW Forefront Suicide Prevention Center on September 19, 2023. New York and Washington State, September 19, 2023—The Jed Foundation (JED), the nation’s leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for…
National Fire Prevention Week is October 9-13, 2023 This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention!™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they…
On Monday, October 9th, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a day of reflection of our history in the U.S., the role Native people have played in it, the impacts that history…
OLYMPIA – Originally published by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Drug overdose and opioid misuse are serious public health crises impacting communities nationwide. Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) new State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting…
Congratulations to UW Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine Student, Abby Chiu, BS, HIPRC Core Faculty Member, Michele Curatolo, MD, PhD, and his study team for receiving the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Helping to End Addiction…
Community in Motion Problem-solvers, innovators, collaborators, activists, volunteers… what do they all have in common? They embody positive impact and change. They are rooted in communities and push forward to ensure that we all not only survive but…