UW Medicine

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemUW Medicine
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals3
Total Beds1166
Commercial/Acute Beds1166
HeadquartersSeattle, WA
Websiteuwmedicine.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
3 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

67%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 2
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 1
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
University of Washington Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital450YesNo
Harborview Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital413YesNo
Valley Medical CenterAcute Care Hospital303NoNo

Recent News

Jun 11, 2025
UW Medicine highlighted the seasonal increase in injuries related to ladder use through a video feature. This news item points to the common occurrence of falls from ladders during the spring and summer months. Such incidents can result in significant injuries, including broken bones, brain bleeds, and damage to internal organs. While the snippet does not provide extensive detail, the focus is likely on raising awareness about ladder safety and potentially offering preventative tips or information on the types of injuries treated by UW Medicine as a result of these accidents. [12, 17]
Jun 10, 2025
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine have discovered a method to forecast the ocean's harmful algal blooms up to three days in advance. This new approach involves identifying bacterial biomarkers in ocean water that serve as early biochemical warning signs for developing blooms. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, is the first to demonstrate that analyzing microbial proteins can predict harmful algal blooms. According to Brook Nunn, a professor of genome sciences at UW School of Medicine and senior scientist on the project, ocean bacteria can detect small ecosystem changes that act as warning signals if properly interpreted. Harmful algal blooms, which are increasing in frequency and location, pose threats to marine life and human health by producing toxins and creating oxygen-depleted zones. The researchers conducted extensive field work off the Washington coast, collecting over 4,000 water samples and utilizing advanced biotechnologies to track ecosystem changes and validate pre-bloom biomarkers, enabling forecasts 24 to 72 hours ahead of standard methods. [8, 10, 12]
Jun 10, 2025
UW Medicine reported two patient cases of possible healthcare-associated Legionella pneumonia at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake. The two patients were treated within the past two months and have since been discharged in satisfactory condition. As of the reporting date, no additional cases of Legionella had been identified at the Montlake location. UW Medicine is collaborating with Public Health – Seattle & King County, the Washington State Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the cases. The medical center stated it has a robust water-management program in place, which includes testing and monitoring water temperature, chlorine levels, and the presence of water-borne bacteria. Legionella is a common bacteria found in natural environments, making it challenging to pinpoint the exact source of infection. While most healthy individuals exposed do not become ill, those with underlying health conditions like chronic lung disease or weakened immune systems are at higher risk. [3, 4, 15]
Jun 10, 2025
Dr. Linda Eckert, a UW Medicine OB-GYN, was featured in media coverage regarding the importance of pregnant women receiving the COVID vaccine. This coverage, highlighted in the UW Medicine Newsroom's media section on June 10, 2025, likely stems from ongoing discussions about vaccine recommendations for this population. (A related KING 5 article is dated June 6, 2025, updated June 9, 2025, and a UW Medicine video is dated June 4, 2025). OB-GYNs emphasize that the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial for protecting pregnant individuals, fetuses, and newborns from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Dr. Eckert advocates for vaccination, explaining the protection it offers. [2, 6, 14, 20]
Jun 10, 2025
Brian Krabak, a Sports Medicine professional at UW Medicine, was mentioned in media coverage related to the world's most famous endurance race, Le Mans. This coverage, noted in the UW Medicine Newsroom's media section on June 10, 2025, highlights his expertise likely in the context of athlete health, performance, or injury prevention in extreme sporting events. While the specific details within this coverage require accessing the external source (ABC News), Dr. Krabak is known for his work in sports medicine, including involvement with elite athletes and relevant research. [2, 6]

Executive Leadership

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