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HSDA Center of Excellence at UW Medical Center

We have had the privilege of caring for Huntington’s Disease patients and their families for over 60 years and are proud to be recognized as an HDSA Level 1 Center of Excellence.


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HDSA Center of Excellence at UW Medical Center

Our Mission

  • Enhance the quality of life of patients and families affected by HD by providing the highest level of education, compassionate evaluation and supportive interdisciplinary care.
  • Collaborate with health care providers, caregivers, and staff in facilities providing care for individuals with HD (such as adult family homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities).
  • Provide patients and families with up to date information about clinical trials and research.

Our Center of Excellence

Our multidisciplinary team is led by neurologists (neurogeneticist and movement disorder specialists) and includes a social worker, nurse, genetic counselors, clinical coordinator, research coordinator, and consulting psychiatrist.

2025 Events 

2025 Education Day – Washington State

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Were you unable to come in-person?

Click HERE to watch the event recording on YouTube 

HDSA Annual Convention Scholarship Application 2025

Click here for the scholarship application

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for scholarships to attend the 40th Annual HDSA Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

The intent of this scholarship program is to help families and individuals who have never been to an HDSA Convention attend the Society’s 2025 Annual Convention.

2025 Team Hope Walk – Seattle, WA

Sunday, September 28, 2025

CHECK-IN: 11:00 AM | WALK BEGINS: 12:00 PM

Magnuson Park – Shelter #2
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Click here for directions to park – https://maps.app.goo.gl/BmmHPdUBcA39LhwH9

Not located in the Seattle area? Have loved ones near Spokane?
Check out our Spokane Team Hope Walk on October 4th!
hdsa.org/thwspokane

Contact:
EJ Garner
washington@hdsavolunteer.org​

Team Hope Walk – Spokane

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Registration Opens – 9:00 AM
Walk Begins – 9:30 AM Orchard Park
20298 E Indiana Ave.
Liberty Lake, WA, 99019

 Questions? Please contact: Ashley Healey ashleyhealey0@gmail.com

If you do not have an account with HDSA please click here to create one

If you are having issues logging in, please email us at teamhope@hdsa.org

Thanks to the generous support of the Friedman family we have been able to spearhead important HD advocacy initiatives across the state of Washington, including the launch of this website.  With their help we aim to bring both awareness of and resources for families impacted by HD in the Pacific Northwest.

Contact Us

New, Pre-Symptomatic, Pre-Diagnosis Scheduling
Debbie Olson, Program Support Supervisor
206-598-3983 | olsondl@uw.edu

Returning Patients – Neurology Scheduling Team
206-598-7688 

Social Worker
Phaleen Hanson, MSW
206-597-4352 | bailepm@uw.edu

Genetic Counselor
Miki Stovarsky, MS, LCGC
206-598-8758 | mikael12@uw.edu

Registered Nurse
206-598-8753

Clinical Research Coordinator
Megan Kemp
206-221-3554 | megank33@uw.edu

General Information
Jennifer Steele, NA-C
206-744-2336 | steelejl@uw.edu

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  • Scholarship Application 2025 – HDSA Annual Convention April 8, 2025
  • April 26, 2025 – Sip, Savor & Support HD – Washington Chapter April 8, 2025

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