From world-renowned hospitals and research institutions to pioneering medical breakthroughs, Seattle is home to a healthcare community with national impact.
Among Seattle’s leading healthcare institutions are UW Medicine, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle Children’s, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, and Harborview Medical Center—the Pacific Northwest’s only Level I adult and pediatric trauma and burn center. Together, these organizations advance patient care, cancer research, biotechnology, and global health. Their work has produced medical breakthroughs with global impact, including Fred Hutch’s pioneering role in bone marrow transplantation.
Behind these institutions is a powerful ecosystem of research and education. The University of Washington School of Medicine is a leading public medical school and among the nation’s top recipients of NIH research funding, while Seattle ranks among the nation’s top 10 life sciences hubs. Together, they help drive the discoveries and talent that fuel the region’s healthcare leadership.
FRED HUTCH CANCER CENTER
Fred Hutch Cancer Center is internationally recognized for groundbreaking cancer research and treatment. Its researchers helped pioneer bone marrow transplantation, a breakthrough that transformed cancer care worldwide, and continue to lead advancements in oncology and infectious disease research. fredhutch.org
UW MEDICINE
As the clinical partner of the University of Washington School of Medicine, UW Medicine combines patient care, medical education, and world-class research across a network that includes Harborview Medical Center—the Pacific Northwest’s only Level I adult and pediatric trauma and burn center. Its physicians and scientists are advancing discoveries across a wide range of specialties while helping make UW one of the nation’s top recipients of NIH research funding. uwmedicine.org
PATH
Founded in Seattle, PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to improving health outcomes around the world. Its teams develop innovative solutions to challenges ranging from infectious diseases and maternal health to vaccine delivery and health equity. path.org
SEATTLE CHILDREN’S
Seattle Children’s is one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare and research institutions. Through collaborations with UW Medicine and Fred Hutch Cancer Center, it helps advance discoveries and specialized care for children across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. seattlechildrens.org
VIRGINIA MASON FRANCISCAN HEALTH
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest healthcare systems, providing care through a network of hospitals, specialty centers, and outpatient facilities. The organization is known for its focus on high-quality, patient-centered care across the region. vmfh.org
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