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Thanks to Congresswoman Kim Schrier for visiting Fred Hutch to attend our grand rounds, speak with our oncology nurses and explore ways to improve #cancer treatment and care for patients and their families.

John Fisk, a retired Seattle firefighter just finished his last radiation treatment at Fred Hutch. Here is what he had to say about the day: "As you may know, the Seattle Fire Department has a long history of treating their members like family, and I was fortunate enough to have not only my immediate family and best friends present, but firefighters from Station 31 (including my son, Nolan!) and paramedics from Medic One at Harborview (Medic 1, Medic 10 and the on-duty MSO or Medical Service Officer.)...I was a Seattle Fire Fighter and Paramedic for 35 years before retiring recently."   He continued, "my experience with Fred Hutch has been nothing short of amazing. The crews on both radiation machines are incredibly patient, supportive, friendly and understanding, making this experience as good as it could possibly be."

Fred Hutch scientists understood the assignment. 🎃 The vibes were immaculate at the 2024 pumpkin carving contest hosted by our Human Biology and Basic Sciences Divisions!

I am really excited to announce the release of our 2024 DEI Annual Progress Report! It is the product of a lot of partnership work, but more importantly a reflective highlight of our ongoing journey in health care equity and inclusion. #DEI #DEIJ #DEIB #DiversityEquityInclusion #healthcareequity #FredHutch #DEIsteadfast https://lnkd.in/g39uaYJi

When Terri Rau was diagnosed with breast cancer decades after being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, she partnered with her medical oncologist to develop a treatment plan that made her feel respected and listened to as a Black woman. Read more: https://bit.ly/48lZJze

Four years after her diagnosis, Natalie Phelps is drawing attention to the growing number of people under 50 being diagnosed with colorectal cancers. https://bit.ly/4e4tZ2O

Lobular #breastcancer is making its way into the research spotlight. “Awareness of lobular as a distinct subtype is not only important for patients and clinicians, it’s important for drug companies and for the wider scientific community,” said Christine Desmedt, PhD, head of the Laboratory for Translational Breast Cancer Research at KU Leuven, co-chair of the European #LobularBreastCancer Consortium (ELBCC) and one of the symposium organizers. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fcSdsw #breastcancerawarenessmonth

Join us in accelerating groundbreaking discoveries in #infectiousdiseases and #immunology! Fred Hutch is seeking a scientific leader for the Bezos Family Distinguished Scholar in Viruses and Vaccines faculty position. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/488PkH4

The COVID-19 pandemic made plain what many patients, clinicians and researchers have known for decades: people with weakened immune systems are much more vulnerable to infectious diseases. But immunocompromised patients are usually left out of large clinical trials that assess new treatments and vaccines, leaving a data gap that hampers clinical care. On September 10, experts across disciplines, from infectious disease clinicians to regulators to representatives from the pharmaceutical industry, convened at the inaugural ImmunOptimize workshop in Bethesda, MD, to brainstorm strategies to address the unmet needs of immunocompromised patients. “We need roots, not parachutes,” said Fred Hutch Cancer Center infectious disease expert Joshua Hill, MD, who headed the ImmunOptimize scientific committee. “We need a grassroots effort to address the unmet needs of immunocompromised patients. The time is right to bring the conversations to the forefront.” Read more: https://bit.ly/40gZVOb

Fred Hutch's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our mission and reflects our values in a time of DEI rollbacks and faltering pledges. We remain committed because #DEI activates the best in all of us. I am proud to lead an organization committed to inclusive excellence. Our 2024 report highlights how DEI empowers our workforce and ultimately cares for all of our patients: https://bit.ly/40lNLUf