Harborview Medical Center

Harborview Medical Center Harborview Medical Center is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma and regional burn center in Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.

Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center reminds you to keep your ghosts & goblins SAFE!
10/31/2025

Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center reminds you to keep your ghosts & goblins SAFE!

We’re honored to share that the Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC) was recently recognized with a City of Seattle C...
10/31/2025

We’re honored to share that the Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC) was recently recognized with a City of Seattle Certificate of Appreciation for our "exemplary partnership and steadfast commitment in supporting survivors of gender-based violence and their families."

The HATC team met with City officials and picked up this esteemed acknowledgment alongside other key community partners at an honorary Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) event at City Hall. The event was co-hosted by The City of Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD), the Mayor's Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (MODVSA) and The Seattle Women’s Commission.

Nodding to the Center’s longstanding partnership with the City, HATC Director Minu Ranna-Stewart said she was grateful that “in a year when funding has been on shaky ground for so many, the City has continued to champion and prioritize our community of survivors."

In recent years, MODVSA has helped fund the expansion of HATC's more recent endeavors to extend the Center's reach in the community: A telehealth clinic and a mobile advocacy program.

Assistant Director George Gonzalez said it’s important that survivors have a place to go for care that ensures they feel safe and comfortable – which may not always be a standard hospital setting.

Clinical Supervisor Whitney Hellyer leads the Mobile Advocacy program, which provides place based clinical supports to sexual assault survivors, including trauma therapy and connection to a compassionate and knowledgeable team of social workers. Hellyer and her team were specifically cited in one testimonial at the event as having helped “hundreds of survivors move forward on their healing journey.”

We’re incredibly proud of our team and the partnerships that make our work possible.

Join us in celebrating Hali Anderson, who has been recognized by our patient safety team as a Safety Net Superstar. Her ...
10/28/2025

Join us in celebrating Hali Anderson, who has been recognized by our patient safety team as a Safety Net Superstar. Her dedication to thorough event reviews, consistent follow-up and clear, closed-loop communication sets a high standard for excellence. Hali's commitment and outstanding practices embody our shared goal of fostering a strong and dependable safety culture at Harborview.

📸: Hali Anderson RN, Seventh floor of Maleng Building, Medical ICU

Celebrating Our Patient Safety PartnersWe’re proud to recognize Becky Brauns, Mark Taylor and Joanna Y. Liao as Harborvi...
10/24/2025

Celebrating Our Patient Safety Partners

We’re proud to recognize Becky Brauns, Mark Taylor and Joanna Y. Liao as Harborview’s latest Patient Safety Partners.

These individuals exemplify an unwavering commitment to patient safety through outstanding practices and leadership. Their dedication strengthens Harborview’s mission to foster a culture of safety, reliability, and excellence in care.

Please join us in congratulating them for this well-deserved recognition!

Patient Safety Partners
- Becky Brauns, RN, Eighth floor of East Hospital, Burns/Plastics/Pediatric Trauma Acute Care Unit
- Mark Taylor, Senior Associate Administrator, Surgical, Emergent & Integrated Clinical Services
- Joanna Y. Liao, MD, Department of Medicine

Kate Geshel and Alyson Weiss were recognized by our patient safety team with a "Good Catch" award for their excellence i...
10/23/2025

Kate Geshel and Alyson Weiss were recognized by our patient safety team with a "Good Catch" award for their excellence in providing safe and quality care. A “Good Catch” recognizes the timely intervention of a staff member to help improve the quality of care.

Awardees:
📸(1): Kate Geshel RN, Ninth floor of Maleng Building, Trauma Surgical ICU
📸(2): Alyson Weiss, RN, Third floor of West Hospital, Neuroscience Acute Care

In honor of Medical Assistants Recognition Week, we want to give a special shout-out to our medical assistants, orthoped...
10/21/2025

In honor of Medical Assistants Recognition Week, we want to give a special shout-out to our medical assistants, orthopedic technicians, ophthalmology technicians and sleep technicians.

Here are just a few of the crucial tasks that these professionals carry out every day:
- Gathering patient histories
- Performing screenings
- Setting up equipment
- Creating a welcoming environment that puts patients at ease
- Applying a range of technical skills to support accurate diagnostics and efficient workflows

Thank you to all our medical assistants and technicians for your dedication and expertise. We’re grateful for all you do to ensure that our clinics run smoothly and that our patients receive exceptional care from the moment they arrive.

Your work is an essential component of the compassionate, coordinated outpatient care we offer at Harborview Medical Center.

Lucas MacDonald, ARNP, received Harborview Medical Center’s Employee of the Month award, in recognition of his “dedicati...
09/12/2025

Lucas MacDonald, ARNP, received Harborview Medical Center’s Employee of the Month award, in recognition of his “dedication to delivering evidence-based medical care,” which nominating colleagues called “inspiring.”

MacDonald has been part of Harborview's Mental Health and Addiction Services integrated medical clinic since it opened in 2016.

MacDonald warmly greets patients in the lobby and tailors all care plans to serve individual needs. He has led successful efforts to monitor and reduce patient blood glucose levels during treatment. He also regularly joins the community outreach team, which brings care to patients in their homes when they are unable to come into the clinic.

MacDonald exemplifies the best of Harborview’s mission in his commitment to fostering a trusting, supportive environment for patients.

He strongly advocates for wraparound care, working to address not only patients’ immediate health needs but also the broader factors affecting their well-being. He collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive comprehensive support, including medical treatment, psychiatric care, addiction services and connections to vital community resources.

“I want to recognize Chui-Miin Lee, who was so helpful and knowledgeable. She listened to my questions and offered thoug...
08/28/2025

“I want to recognize Chui-Miin Lee, who was so helpful and knowledgeable. She listened to my questions and offered thoughtful advice. I know I won’t hesitate to reach out to her. She was just fantastic!”

📸: Chui-Miin Lee, MSPO, LCPO, Prosthetic and Orthotic Service

“I want to recognize folks that go above and beyond and would be remise if I did not write to inform you about Kate Clea...
08/26/2025

“I want to recognize folks that go above and beyond and would be remise if I did not write to inform you about Kate Cleary. My wife and I were in South Carolina, walking down a pier, when my wife fell. At that point, Kate and her friend approached us and identified themselves as nurses, asking if they could be of assistance. In a kind, calm, professional manner, Kate went to work. She quickly examined my wife and tended to her injuries. She was wonderful. Please relay our heartfelt thanks to Kate. She represents her profession and your facility at the highest level. Her comfort and expertise made a terrible situation better.”

📸: Kate Cleary, RN, Medical, Surgical and Telemetry Acute Care Unit

Mika Apollon, RN was honored by our patient safety team with a “Good Catch” award for her quick interventions that make ...
08/15/2025

Mika Apollon, RN was honored by our patient safety team with a “Good Catch” award for her quick interventions that make a real difference in the quality of care provided. We appreciate Mika’s steadfast commitment to safety and excellence.

Awardee: Mika Apollon, RN
📸: Mika Apollon, and the 2WH Nursing Team

Our patient safety team honored Heather Vallia with a “Good Catch” award — recognizing her timely interventions that hel...
08/13/2025

Our patient safety team honored Heather Vallia with a “Good Catch” award — recognizing her timely interventions that helped improve the quality of care we provide every day. Thank you Heather, for your continued commitment to safety and excellence.

Awardee: Heather Vallia, Radiology Tech
📸: Heather Vallia and Harborivew Radiology Team

This annual emergency preparation exercise gave Harborview employees a chance to build important muscle memory on what t...
08/08/2025

This annual emergency preparation exercise gave Harborview employees a chance to build important muscle memory on what to do in the event of potential large-scale community exposure to hazardous materials.

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Harborview’s History

In 1877, Harborview was founded as the six-bed King County Hospital in South Seattle. In 1931, it moved to its present location overlooking Puget Sound and its name was changed to Harborview Hospital, now known as Harborview Medical Center.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Harborview is owned by King County, g​overned by a county-appointed board of trustees and managed by the University of Washington. UW Medicine physicians, staff and other healthcare professionals based at Harborview serve patients from all walks of life in world-class centers of emphasis and also serve a mission population for King County.

Harborview is the only designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma and burn center in the state of Washington and serves as the regional trauma and burn referral center for Alaska, Montana and Idaho. UW Medicine physicians and other health professionals based at Harborview provide highly specialized services for emergency medicine, orthopedics, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, behavior health, HIV/AIDS, complex critical care and rehabilitation. Harborview also serves as the Disaster Medical Control Center for Seattle/King County.​