204 results for: Medicine and Health Care
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Supporters of Initiative 471 demonstrating outside Capitol, Olympia, January 18, 1985
In this image Initiative 471 supporters bow their heads in prayer on the steps of the Capitol in Olympia. About 3,700 demonstrators came to show support for the measure, which would repeal state funding of abortions. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.001.16.09
Date:1985
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Anti-abortion demonstration on Fifth Avenue, Seattle, May 30, 1985
On May 30, 1985, a coalition of Seattle religious groups walked from the Seattle Center to the Federal Courthouse in a "Memorial March for the Unborn.'' In this image, anti-abortion demonstrators march down Fifth Avenue towards the Federal Courthouse. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.001.16.10
Date:1985
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Students in substance abuse support group, Lake Washington High School, Seattle, April 28, 1989
In this image Lake Washington High School students attend a year-long, one credit course addressing issues the students face as former addicts. The student at left, speaks freely of his family problems as the other two listen. Caption information derived from captions written by Post-Intelligencer staff and attached to the back of the photograph.
ID Number:2000.107.006.09.01
Date:1989
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Joseph Ashley of ProCyte in lab, August 14, 1990
Founded in 1986 by Dr. Loren Pickart, ProCyte Corporation was a biotech medical skin company, which sold skincare products directly to dermatologists, include Iamin gel for wound dressing. Based in Kirkland, the company was acquired by Philadelphia-based PhotoMedex in 2005.Joseph Ashley, who had been president of the early Seattle biotech company Genetic Systems, served as President and CEO of ProCyte…
ID Number:2000.107.009.31.04
Date:1990
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Swedish Hospital nurses touring Bailey-Boushay House, April 28, 1992
Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle was named after Thatcher Bailey and his partner Frank Boushay, who died of AIDS in 1989. The facility was established in 1992 as a place where people with AIDS could find compassionate care and a way to live their last days with dignity. Today, Bailey-Boushay continues to serve AIDS/HIV patients as well as those with other…
ID Number:2000.107.012.24.01
Date:1992
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Artist Linda Beaumont and her mosaic at Bailey-Boushay House, February 1992
Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle was named after Thatcher Bailey and his partner Frank Boushay, who died of AIDS in 1989. The facility was established in 1992 as a place where people with AIDS could find compassionate care and a way to live their last days with dignity. Today, Bailey-Boushay continues to serve AIDS/HIV patients as well as those with other…
ID Number:2000.107.012.24.02
Date:1992
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Kids riding bikes in Wallingford, Seattle, May 28, 1986
In this image Serih Zakalik and her friends wear helmets while riding their bikes in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood. At the time a statewide campaign sponsored by health centers and bicycle groups was being promoted to get all Seattle children to wear helmets to prevent head injures. Caption information source: The Seattle Times, July 5, 1986, A7Caption information also derived from…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.02
Date:1986
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Disc jockeys riding exercise bikes, Seattle, October 8, 1971
In this image six Seattle disc jockeys sit atop exercise bikes at the Palm Springs-European Health Spa at 1514 Sixth Avenue. The DJs are promoting the First International Bike-a-Thon, held October 16, sponsored by the Variety Club and The Post-Intelligencer, and benefiting various area medical services, including Children's Orthopedic Hospital (now Seattle Children's). The individuals are identified from left as:…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.03
Date:1971
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TV weathermen on tandem bike, Seattle, October 13, 1971
This image of longtime KIRO-TV weatherman Harry Wappler (1936-2010), left, and KING-TV weatherman Bob Cram (1926-2017), was taken to promote the First International Bike-a-Thon, sponsored by the Variety Club and the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. The event held on October 16 raised $29,000 for various area medical services, including Children's Orthopedic Hospital (now Seattle Children's). Caption information source: The Seattle Times, April…
ID Number:2000.107.021.20.08
Date:1971
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Dr. Walter Scott Brown, 1979
Dr. Walter Scott Brown (1906-1985) was one of the first Black physicians in Seattle and he undertook groundbreaking work in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Brown was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Seattle in 1931 after graduating from medical school. He opened a practice and remained a practicing surgeon until shortly before his death. Brown entered…
ID Number:2000.107.028.13.01
Date:1979