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UW community invited to Health Sciences Open House

The UW community has a special invitation to come to the Health Sciences Center this Friday and Saturday for Health Sciences Open House 2000.

It’s been three years since the last Health Sciences Open House, and this year’s free two-day event promises an array of new exhibits that will intrigue adults and young people alike.

“We especially want to invite our upper campus colleagues to ‘come on down’ to see the latest advances in medical research, patient care and teaching,” said Dr. Susanna Cunningham, professor of biobehavioral nursing and health systems and honorary chair for the event.

Many schools will be sending busloads of students on Friday morning, Cunningham noted, so Friday afternoon is a great time for UW visitors to attend. Many faculty and staff plan to bring their families on Saturday. Parking on campus is free on Saturday afternoons.

“Our “Step Into the Future” theme and its accompanying graphics invite visitors to come inside the Health Sciences Center, walk the tour path and see for themselves how advances in research and technology are changing health care - now and in the future,” Cunningham said. “There are lots of things to do, as well as things to see, and many faculty and staff members will be here to answer your questions.”

The Open House takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 7, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. It includes 85 exhibits located throughout the public areas of the Health Sciences Center, including UW Medical Center. The complex is located just west of Husky Stadium.

Many of the 85 exhibits will feature computer-based, high-tech and interactive presentations. Examples include:

  • A virtual reality helmet that allows the wearer to enter a virtual environment, being investigated as a means of pain control for burn patients.
  • Surgical innerspace, a demonstration of the tools used in minimally invasive surgery
  • Computer-controlled mannequin to provide training in anesthesia
  • Innovative treatment for heart failure: advanced technology that helps patients remain active while awaiting a heart transplant
  • Brain Power, a group of interactive exhibits that illustrate the workings of the brain
  • Genetic abnormalities viewed through the microscope; seeing the difference between males and females by looking at their cells
  • Diagnostic imaging: the various tools available to the radiologist, including mammography, MRI, ultrasound and CT scan
  • Protecting your head, protecting your heart: information on gun safety and bicycle helmet safety
  • Airlift Northwest: information on emergency air ambulance service in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and western Canada
  • Wellness Center, sponsored by the School of Pharmacy, offers body-fat measurements, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, bone density checks and information on immunizations and herbal products.

    Tours of UW Medical Center’s extensive art collection will be offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. and noon Saturday.

    More information is available by calling 543-4767 or at http://depts.washington.edu/hsnews/


    University Week
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    April 6, 2000