What are your images of summer? Do you see yourself lounging in a hammock in the shade? Or spending your day at the beach near the glistening ocean? Hiking an alpine trail? If so, you’re onto something! With the busyness and pace of life in the digital age, it’s smart to make sure your summer [...]

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Some departments connect over happy hour or a casual group lunch. Facilities Services connects by stretching. Gene Woodard, the director of Building Services, supported the creation of a very unique stretching program that makes a direct impact on staff every day. Three years ago, Steve Fayden, a staff member in FMC, initated a stretch and [...]

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Do you work at Harborview? If so, join the Harborview Recognition Program for the second annual Harborview Week, a weeklong celebration of recognition and wellness. This year HMC week takes place from Monday, June 16 through Saturday, June 21. Please drop by the events listed below for prizes, wellness information, classes, and videos. MONDAY – OPENING [...]

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The Whole U offered a Mindful Parenting Seminar and a One Day Mindfulness Retreat, and spots for both quickly filled up. Based on that demand, we’re pleased to announce a new opportunity: a lunchtime series on Mindfulness at the HUB taught by Anil Coumar! Anil Coumar is a clinical instructor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences [...]

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During the summer, emergency department visits jump by about 20 percent at Harborview Medical Center. As the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho, Harborview provides the highest level of critical care for patients around the clock. Summer risks are especially great for children when warm weather and [...]

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Believe it or not, the summer months can be the hardest to keep up with your exercise and healthy eating habits. With vacations, out of town guests, outdoor patio socials, retirement parties at work, and kid birthday parties with cake, it can be difficult to stick to your typical routine. The Whole U Summer of [...]

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Are you on a quest to keep your body strong and healthy? The Whole U is here to help with the Summer of FUNction fitness challenge. Join a team and get ready to eat healthy, fit fitness into your day in unexpected ways, and find new ways to make your quest fun.  This challenge begins on [...]

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The incidence of celiac disease has doubled in recent years. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 2 million Americans have celiac disease. Individuals who are diagnosed with celiac disease are required to strictly follow a gluten-free diet. What exactly is celiac disease? It’s an autoimmune disease that leads to an intolerance of [...]

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Pregnancy can be an exciting time in a woman’s life, and with it comes many health-related questions. For an obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)doctor, it is also a unique time to develop relationships with patients and their loved ones. During regular prenatal visits, I have the opportunity to share in their joy, address concerns, and provide [...]

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Are you interested in mindfulness and looking to learn more about these practices in a supportive and beautiful setting? Or perhaps you are an experienced meditator looking to deepen your practice through connection with a seasoned teacher? If you answered yes to either of these questions, we have a treat for you! Join The Whole [...]

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Vitamin B12 is a large and complex vitamin. A slight deficiency of it can lead to anemia, fatigue, mania, and depression. Are you deficient in B12? Many are. I recently learned that my mother-in-law, a healthy, active 75-year-old who eats well balanced diet, has a vitamin B12 deficiency. As a dietitian, I was surprised to [...]

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Weight loss is such a touchy subject but such an important topic for so many. I decided to begin with some eye opening facts. According to the Center for Disease Control: About 1 in every 4 Americans die of heart disease in the United States every year. Heart disease is the leading cause of death [...]

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