Building Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine Reducing Weight Stigma and Bias in Healthcare – As part of UW Medicine’s ongoing efforts to reduce bias in healthcare, this new course explores bias related to body weight. Framed around patient stories, this course aims to increase empathy related to weight stigma by offering a better […]
FIRST FRIDAYS. A Monthly Art, Music, and Culture experience in the heart of the Central District: Join us every First Friday of the month, year round, Starting at Midtown Square Plaza from 6-9pm for this free, self-guided, all-ages event featuring local art at multiple locations in the Central District. Everyone is welcome, so come out […]
Vibe Bingo + Cierra Sisters This Thursday on October 9th we will be kicking off the month with our Vibe Bingo event and it will be a night to remember! Filled with music and laughs this event reminds us that community care can be both fun and healing. If you haven't yet, grab your ticket! There are only a […]
Town Hall Seattle, Livestream (Hybrid) Join the University of Washington Office of Public Lectures, the School of Medicine, and The Graduate school at this valuable event. In this powerful and deeply personal talk, Dr. Uché Blackstock explores the legacies that have shaped her journey—both personal and institutional. She reflects on following in her mother’s footsteps to […]
Turkfest is October 11th: 12pm-5pm & October 12th: 12pm-5pm, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories […]
Doctor for a Day from the University of Washington, School of Medicine, is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about medicine and healthcare professions. Talk with current medical students, residents, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and […]
Diwali: Lights of India is October 18, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come. Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 […]
Knowledge is strength. Screening is power! Join us for a powerful afternoon dedicated to breast health, community, and action. October 18 | 12–2 PM 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 Registration opens at 11:30 AMFREE mammograms on site! For women 40+ in King County Income-eligible, uninsured, or underinsured? We’ve got you! Call 800.756.5437 to schedule as space is […]
Join us at our LGBTQ+ Resource Fair & Health Clinic and learn about the many organizations in our community and the services they provide. Whether it’s an STI screening, access to PrEP or find a support network that meets your needs, you’re sure to find it! This event is free to attend, with light refreshments […]
ObjectiveBuilding Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine Using individuals’ pronouns is fundamental to respectful, inclusive, and affirming interactions across UW Medicine, with our colleagues, students, and patients. Many of our community members make mistakes at times, are corrected, and genuinely apologize. However, to truly improve, we need structured and supportive opportunities to practice. These […]
Festival & Parade On Saturday, October 25th, there will be a wonderful (and free) Dia de Los Muertos event and parade that will run along historic Ballard Avenue in downtown Ballard, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. along the 2200 block of Ballard Avenue NW. A main stage will feature a lineup of musicians and entertainers […]
This event is for anyone who wants to make their communities more dementia-friendly, including people with dementia, family caregivers, and professionals across a wide spectrum of fields. Join us to connect with others, be inspired by innovative models, and gain practical tools for making your community more dementia-friendly! Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum - […]
The Office of Healthcare Equity is pleased to share our newest training and education opportunity. You are invited to sign up for our Deeper Dive Discussions. We are looking for UW Medicine community members to help us pilot and provide feedback on these discussions, as we prepare to go live with this program early next […]
Día de Muertos Festival Seattle is November 1-2, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come. Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated […]
