Seattle Sun Newspaper - Vol. 7, Issue 10, October 2003
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Seattle Sun health briefs
Children's Hospital honors foundation
Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Laurelhurst recently presented the 2003 W.J. "Jerry" Pennington Award to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in recognition for service to the hospital's mission and the children it serves. Since 1982, the foundation has provided nearly $16 million for research at Children's Hospital. The facility is also the home of the Therapeutics Development Network Coordinating Center, which designs and monitors Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-funded clinical trials at 14 clinical and research institutions around the country. The award memorializes Pennington, a former president of the Seattle Times and respected member of the Children's Advisory Board.
One Sky Medicine adds staff
One Sky Medicine, a Lake City-based integrative primary care clinic, has added four new providers to their team.
They are: Anne Biedel, MD, a board-certified family practice physician since 1987; Gail Buquicchio, N.D., a naturopathic physician who specializes in caring for stress-related chronic conditions, including hypertension, anxiety, depression and panic disorders; Angie Hughes, LAc, who brings 12 years experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine and specializes in geriatrics and chronic pain management; Mark Lamden, N.D., a naturopathic physician with 16 years of clinical experience and a special interest in environmental and musculoskeletal medicine.
One Sky Medicine provides family medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, energy work and counseling. The clinic is located at 2611 NE 125th St.
Fitness open house
Outrageously Fit, a Ballard-based personal training studio, will hold an Oct. 4 open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the American Lung Association. Free classes in yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, and bellydancing will be offered. A silent auction will be held, featuring gift packages donated by local businesses. There will also be free prize drawings, snacks, and entertainment. Outrageously Fit is located at 1446 NW 53rd St. For details, call Tammy Peterson at 782-2199.
Magazine honors locals
Twelve physicians from Northwest Hospital made the grade as Seattle magazine honored the region's top doctors for women.
These dozen top docs were selected through a confidential, random survey of more than 5,000 health care professionals in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Those surveyed were asked to select health care providers they would recommend to a loved one for diagnosis or treatment of conditions affecting women.
The honorees and their specialties are: Dr. Gail Shapiro (allergy); Dr. Sandra Vermuelen (breast cancer, radiation treatment); Dr. Timothy P. Mate (reproductive system cancer, radiation treatment); Dr. Charles Drescher and Dr. William Peters (reproductive system cancer, surgical), Dr. Sarah M. Speck (general cardiology); Dr. Steve Overman (chronic fatigue); Dr. David Gilbert and Dr. Steven Wegley (gastroenterology); Dr. Peter Chatard (liposuction); and Dr. Karen V. Wells (obstetrics).
Northwest Hospital is located in the Haller Lake neighborhood.
Touch Recovery moves
Barbara Stewart, a licensed massage therapist, has moved her business, Touch Recovery, to 9038 14th Ave. NW in the Crown Hill neighborhood. Stewart is also a registered counselor and Reiki Master.