Seattle Children's
@seattlechildren
Followers
64K
Following
25K
Statuses
18K
We're proud to be one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals & research centers in the US!
Seattle, Washington
Joined September 2008
Post-doc Akinsola Oyelakin, PhD is developing new schizophrenia therapies as an Invent at @SeattleChildren's scholar. This program connects early-career scientists from around the world with mentorship from our expert researchers. Learn more at
4
0
3
🥍 When Lyla���s #scoliosis threatened her athletic dreams, @SeattleChildren’s orthopedic experts helped her return to the field. 🏥 After cutting-edge surgery and a thorough recovery plan, she’s back in sports and coaching. 👇🏼 Read more about her inspiring story. 👇🏼
2
0
0
Prevent frostbite and hypothermia this winter by dressing your child properly in warm boots, gloves and a snug hat that covers the ears. Get more winter safety tips:
2
1
3
When Caitlyn fractured her elbow, our team got her back to carving turns in no time. Seattle Children’s offers the most experienced orthopedics and sports medicine care for trailblazing kids of all ages.
111
0
1
Seattle Children’s is proud to be named a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by @RadiologyACR. DICOE recognizes excellence at multiple levels — including the professional staff, the technology and the policies and procedures the organization follows. We are thankful for our hardworking workforce who provide the best imaging experience for our patients.
85
1
2
Have you talked with the teens in your life about #fentanyl? Most teens trust their parents more than anyone when it comes to information about drugs. Learn more about how you can start the conversation from @WA_Health_Care and @WADeptHealth. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
34
2
4
Cheryl Parker, PA-C, has been a physician assistant in orthopedics at Seattle Children’s for over 20 years, drawing from her experience as an athletic trainer for UW track and field and Team USA. “At Seattle Children’s, we are the experts and constantly learning to provide the best care.”
4
0
1
Connecting Childhood Obesity to Asthma: Investigating the Impact of Leptin on Epithelial Cell Differentiation and Viral Immune Response ➤Jason Debley, MD, Seattle Children's Center for Respiratory Biology and Therapeutics ➤Erica Crespi, PhD, WSU, College of Arts and Sciences
1
1
5
Seattle Children’s provides orthopedic care to over 40,000 patients per year — more than any pediatric hospital in the Pacific Northwest. Our team of experts in orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation and prosthetics collaborate to create personalized care plans. With our comprehensive approach, we help kids recover safely and quickly, so they can return to the activities they love.
1
1
5
RT @ISSCR: The ISSCR is proud to announce the new Lawrence Goldstein Science Policy Fellows: Mubeen Goolam, PhD, University of Cape Town (@…
0
2
0
After enduring sharp pain, shortness of breath, and an eventual scoliosis diagnosis, Layla made a life-changing decision to undergo spinal surgery. Thanks to the expert care at Seattle Children’s and months of recovery, Layla is back on the court, diving fearlessly and embracing her new strength.
0
0
2
RT @samhsagov: 🗣️ Parents, your voice is powerful! Use "Talk. They Hear You." resources to discuss the risks of underage drinking and other…
0
38
0
Jennifer Bauer, MD, played a key role in Lyla’s journey. Understanding her need to return to lacrosse, her care team quickly scheduled her surgery. “Our spine surgeons only perform spine surgeries, providing the best outcomes for young athletes."
3
0
1