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As July 4 nears, remember: Fireworks are explosives

UW Medicine | The Huddle | June 28, 2019 While it may be tempting to play with fireworks on the Fourth of July, researchers and doctors say the injuries can be life-altering. Dr. Kari Keys,…

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Dr. John Waldhausen

Dr. John H.T. Waldhausen elected APSA president-elect

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) officially announced last month the transition of Joseph P. Vacanti, MD, from President-Elect to President. Dr. Vacanti succeeds President Ronald B. Hirschl, MD, who is…

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Drs. Elissa Butler and Kate Stadeli awarded Medicine One Foundation grants

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Drs. Elissa Butler, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, Research Fellow, and Kate Stadeli, General Surgery Research Resident, have both received grant awards from Medic One Foundation for their individual research projects. Dr. Butler received…

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Douglas E. Wood MD, FACS, FRCSEd
The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair

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