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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Innovators Network
Events in Seattle |
Geared to those under 45 and contributing $1,000 per year, IN is the next generation of Seattle leaders in FHCRC's mission to eliminate cancer and related diseases as causes of human suffering.
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Greater Seattle Dental Hygienists' Society
Events primarily in Seattle |
GSDHS represents dental hygienists through professional networking events, volunteering, continuing education and programs that give back to the local Seattle community, such as Free Sealant Day.
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Institute for Systems Biology
Events primarily in Seattle |
ISB is a world-class research institution based on the shores of Lake Union in Seattle. The best way to get involved with ISB (apart from working there) is by becoming a donor or sponsor.
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PATH
Events primarily in Seattle |
PATH is a major player in breaking the cycle of poor health in developing countries. The PATH Associates program provides a way to support the group and meet others committed to its mission.
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Swedish Hospital's Summit Club
Events primarily in Seattle |
Summit Club is Swedish Hospital's giving circle. Members support the hospital through financial contributions and voluntarism. Regular events provide members with opportunities to know each other.
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Alzheimer's Association - Western and Central Washington State Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
The Alzheimer's Association supports those affected by alzheimer's and works to eliminate the disease. Networking takes place through frequent special events, committees and volunteering.
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American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists - Northwest Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
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American Academy of Pediatrics - Washington State Chapter
Events in Olympia and throughout Washington State |
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American Association of Critical Care Nurses - Mountain to Sound Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
The Puget Sound Chapter of AACN represents, promotes, and provides guidance for the practice and growth of critical care nursing. Regularly organized events provide networking and educational opportunities for members and others with an interest in the field of critical care nursing.
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American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants - Puget Sound Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (WA)
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
ACSCAN is a national advocacy group with campaigns and operations in Washington state.
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American College of Physicians - Washington State Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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American College of Sports Medicine - Northwest Region
Events in various cities throughout the PNW |
This is the Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.
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American Counseling Association - Western Region
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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American Diabetes Association - Seattle Region
Events primarily in Seattle |
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American Heart Association of Puget Sound
Events throughout Puget Sound Region |
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American Liver Foundation - Pacific Northwest Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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American Lung Association of Washington
Events primarily in Seattle |
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American Massage Therapy Association - Washington State Chapter
Events troughout Puget Sound Region |
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American Red Cross of Washington State
Events in Seattle and chapters throughout Washington State |
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Art with Heart
Events primarily in Seattle |
Art with Heart's national program provides tools and books especially designed to help kids with mental health issues. Most of AWH's local events are geared towards its volunteers and donors.
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Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) of Washington
Events in chapters throughout Washington State |
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Children's Hospital Circle of Care
Events primarily in Seattle |
The Children's Hospital Circle of Care is comprised of people committed to ensuring accessible health care to critically ill children and their families. Members can participate in prominent events that provide valuable networking opportunities locally and nationally.
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Children's Hospital Foundation & Guilds Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
Children's Hospital provides high-quality, accessible health care for children and adolescents. The hospital's foundation and guilds organize educational, social and fundraising events with networking opportunities year-round. These events are publicized on the hospital's website.
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Children's Response Center
Events primarily in Seattle and Eastside |
CRC helps children and non-offending family members deal with trauma from sexual assault, abuse and other causes. Supporters can network by volunteering. CRC also has a young professional board.
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Collaborative on Health and the Environment - Washington (CHE-WA)
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
CHE-WA brings together healthcare providers, members of health-affected groups, environmental health experts, justice advocates and other concerned citizens committed to addressing environmental health issues linked to chronic health concerns in Washington State.
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Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - NW Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Washington Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Delta Society
Events primarily in Bellevue |
Bellevue-based Delta Society unites people facing medical challenges with professionally trained animals to help improve their health. Networking opportunities exist for volunteers and donors.
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Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society of the IEEE - PNW Seattle Chapter
Events primarily in Bellevue |
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Evergreen Healthcare Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Falun Dafa Association of Washington
Events in locations throughout Seattle |
Falun Dafa Association of Washington provides information on places and times where everyone, including parents with their kids, are invited to learn and practice Falun Gong for free.
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Forum on Science Ethics and Policy (FOSEP)
Events primarily in Seattle |
FOSEP promotes dialogue among scientists, the public, and policy makers about the role of science in society. The group's organizers from the UW and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center organize regular events to discuss topics like stem cells, genetically modified foods, and pharmaceutical development.
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Foundation for Health Care Quality
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Foundation for the Future
Events primarily in Seattle |
The Foundation conducts a broad range of programs and activities to promote an understanding of the long-term challenges facing the human race.
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Guilds & Volunteer Committees
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
FHCRC Guilds and Event Committees support Fred Hutchinson by raising funds for cancer research or by providing services for patients and their families. Guilds and event committees are an excellent way to get involved with others who share a common interest is supporting the good work of FHCRC.
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Fred Hutchinson President's Circle
Events primarily in Seattle |
President's Circle members are a group of distinguished donors who support FHCRC's mission. Membership benefits include excellent educational and networking opportunities at special events.
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Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) - Washington & Alaska Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) - Washington State Chapter
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
The Washington State chapter of HIMSS is where local IT professionals in the healthcare sector meet to advance learning and facilitate the exchange of ideas amongst its members.
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Home Care Association of Washington (HCAW)
Events throughout Puget Sound Region and Washington State |
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Hope Heart Institute
Events primarily in Seattle |
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International Community Health Services
Events primarily in Seattle |
ICHS, the largest Asian and Pacific Islander community health center in Washington State, provides networking and learning opportunities for patients, volunteers and donors.
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KAHPA (Korean American Health Professional Association)
Events primarily in Bellevue |
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King County Medical Society
Events primarily in Seattle |
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King County Nurses Association
Events primarily in Seattle |
The KCNA is a professional organization of registered nurses, promoting healthy communities since 1903 through education, advocacy, and outreach. Organized events, committees and seminars provide members with regular opportunities to network and build lasting professional relationships.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - WA chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
The Washington/Alaska Chapter of LLS hosts a variety of fundraising events throughout the year, including the popular Light The Night Walk, Seattle Celebrity Waiter Lunch & the Big Climb for Leukemia.
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LifeCenter Northwest
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Lifelong AIDS Alliance
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Events primarily in Woodinville |
LBTRC helps children and adults with disabilities to improve their bodies, minds and spirits through therapy involving horsed. Over 300 volunteers donate their time to this cause.
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Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
LCSNW provides basic services offering hope, justice and health to over 100,000 people and families in needs in the PNW. Meet other supporters through volunteering, donating or attending an event.
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Medic One Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle and Eastside |
The Medic One Foundation provides networking and volunteer opportunities to anyone who supports their mission of training and preparing local Medic One personnel to be the best in the country.
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Meetup Groups and Events
Events in Seattle and across Washington State |
There are over 1,000 Meetup groups around Seattle, each based on a specific common interest. Meetup events (called Meetups) may attract anywhere from a few to several hundred people.
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Midwives of Washington (Washington Chapter of the American College of Nurse-Midwives)
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington state |
Washington Midwives is a professional association for midwives to meet and to benefit from the events, contacts and services provided by the national organization.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Greater Seattle Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
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NeighborCare Health Centers
Events primarily in Seattle |
This group's health and dental clinics provide much needed quality health care to underserved and culturally diverse communities throughout the Puget Sound region.
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Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
Events primarily in Seattle |
NAPS has over 350 members, mainly , psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses committed to the advancement of psychoanalytics.
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Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR)
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
NWABR is an excellent way to connect with the local biomedical research community. Membership is open to anyone with a professional or commercial interest in this field.
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Northwest Burn Foundation
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound Region |
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Northwest Hope & Healing
Events in Seattle and the Puget Sound region |
NW Hope & Healing supports local women battling cancer with financial support and caring things like hand-crafted baskets. Best way to network with this group is donate, sponsor or volunteer.
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Northwest Kidney Centers
Events primarily in Seattle |
NWKC is the largest provider of dialysis services in the PNW and largest home hemodialysis program in the US. Networking opportunities exist for qualified health professionals and community leaders who serve on one of NKC's Regional Councils. Members of the Silver Lining Society are also invited to regular events with other NKC supporters.
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Northwest Parkinson's Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Northwest Regional Primary Care Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Overlake Hospital Medical Center Auxiliaries, Foundation & Giving Societies
Events primarily in Bellevue |
People and companies who support Overlake Hospital Medical Center's mission through its auxiliaries, foundation and giving societies receive regular opportunities to participate in a wide variety of events with excellent networking potential, including the ever popular annual Bandage Ball.
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Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute (PNDRI)
Events primarily in Seattle |
Founded by Dr. William B. Hutchinson, PNDRI conducts pioneering research into the prevention and cure of diabetes.
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Pacific Northwest Neuropsychological Society
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Pacific Northwest Psychoanalytic Society
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Prosthetics Outreach Foundation (POF)
Events primarily in Seattle |
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PROVAIL
Events primarily in Seattle |
Locally based PROVAIL has been recognized nationally for its work in meeting the needs of people and families with a wide variety of diabilities, even the most severe, in the greater Seattle region.
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Puget Sound Health Alliance
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Respiratory Care Society of Washington
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Rise n' Shine
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Seattle Area Support Groups and Community Center
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Seattle BioMed
Events primarily in Seattle |
Seattle BioMed is a global leader in addressing infectious disease. To follow and get involved with Seattle Biomed, you can make a donation, attend an event or sign up for email alerts.
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Seattle Biomedical Research Institute
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Events primarily in Seattle |
SCCA, a collaboration between the Hutch, Children's Hospital and UW Medicine, allows patients better access to current treatments and supports health professionals with research, mentoring and continuing education. Good networking opportunities exist for those who participate in the SCCA's Volunteer Advisory Council.
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Seattle Counselors Association
Events primarily in Seattle |
SCA enables counselors to share information about counseling techniques and developments. SCA invites exchange among diverse individuals and disciplines, embraces creative tension, supports the self-reflection that underlies ethical practice, and welcomes new practitioners.
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Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation - Washington Chapter
Events primarily in Seattle |
SSCF-WA helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Puget Sound
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Sustainable Path Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
SPF has its roots in the Seattle bioscience community; it promotes sustainability and health in our region through collaborative approaches informed by scientific understanding and systems thinking.
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Events in Seattle and globally |
BMGF is a venerable institution. The group's website contains little information about local networking events, but the Visitor's Center is open to the public and worth a visit.
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The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) Seattle
Events in Seattle and the Eastside |
DIFFA Seattle organizes one big event a year, usually in the Fall, for supporters of its cause and local groups receiving one of its grants.
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The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)
Events primarily in Seattle |
IHME is a world-leading independent global health research center at the UW. Regular seminars provide opportunities to learn and get involved with this organization's groundbreaking work.
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UW Medicine
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Virginia Mason Medical Center and Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Washington Association of Diabetes Educators
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
WANP is a volunteer professional association promoting naturopathy in the state of Washington and providing its member physicians with local opportunities to collaborate and network with each other.
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Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association (WBBA)
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
Membership in WBBA is business association of companies with an interested in biotechnology, biomedicine and life sciences. Regular networking events provide high level networking opportunities.
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Washington Global Health Alliance
Events primarily in Seattle |
WGHA is an alliance of major local players in the field of Global Health. Members and sponsors enjoy high level networking opportunities with several events open to non-members each year.
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Washington Health Care Risk Management Society (WHCRMS)
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Washington Health Foundation
Events primarily in Seattle |
WHF is a coalition of leading healthcare providers in support of making Washington a healthier state. High level networking opportunities exist for coalition members.
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Washington Patient Safety Coalition
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility
Events in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
WPSR engages the community to create a healthy, peaceful and sustainable world with the support of its members and donors.
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Washington State Health Information Management Association (WSHIMA)
Events throughout Puget Sound Region and Washington State |
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Washington State Healthcare Executives Forum (WSHCEF)
Events primarily in Seattle |
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Washington State Healthcare Human Resources Association (WSHHRA)
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington |
WSHHRA provides HR professionals from local healthcare employers to meet and advance their careers as well as the goals of their respective organizations through information exchange and networking.
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Washington State Medical Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Washington State Nurses Association
Events in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Washington State Pharmacy Association
Events in Olympia, Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Washington State Psychological Association
Events in Seattle and Chapters throughout Washington |
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Washington State Society for Healthcare Engineering (WSSHE)
Events primarily in Seattle |
WSSHE serves and promotes the healthcare engineering profession by providing members with opportunities to learn about industry trends, to network with peers and to build relationships with suppliers of health care services and products. WSSHE has 3 local chapters throughout Washington state.
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Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys (WSSHA)
Events primarily in Seattle |
WSSHA enables attorneys in the healthcare field to network with each other and to participate in seminars for CLE credits. WSSHA provides its members with a forum to exchange information on the latest legal and legislative developments affecting the fields of health and healthcare.
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WINGS - The Washington Medical Technology Angel Network
Events primarily in Seattle |
WINGS is a membership group for angel investors seeking to connect with local, medical tech entrepreneurs in need of early-stage funding.
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WithinReach Washington
Events primarily in Seattle |
WithinReach serves as the foremost catalyst for improvements in maternal, child and family health. Supporters have the opportunity to network at WR's annual luncheon and through giving activities.
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