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Location Names

Location Names

Clinically Integrated Parts of UW Medicine

Airlift Northwest: Airlift on second reference; do not use ALNW.

Fred Hutch Cancer Center: Fred Hutch on second reference.  

  • Previously known as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and/or Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. 
  • While not incorrect, do not use Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Use Fred Hutch Cancer Center on first reference. (In March 2024, Fred Hutch aligned the name that appears in their logo with their organizational name.)
  • Do not use
    • The Fred Hutch
    • The Hutch
    • FHCC
  • Co-brand descriptors
    • Short: Fred Hutch Cancer Center is an independent organization that serves as UW Medicine’s cancer program. 
    • Long: Fred Hutch is an independent nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine. This unique relationship allows for enhanced care coordination with one of the world’s leading integrated health systems. 
  • When referencing a specific location, the correct format is:
    • Fred Hutch Cancer Center – South Lake Union  
    • Fred Hutch Cancer Center at UW Medical Center – Montlake 
    • Fred Hutch Cancer Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest  
    • Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Issaquah  
    • Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Peninsula  

Harborview Medical Center: Harborview on second reference; do not use HMC.

UW Medical Center:

  • Use UW Medical Center for communications targeting audiences in the Puget Sound region or where the context of the publication makes it clear that the organization being referred to is us and not another UW.  
  • Use University of Washington Medical Center on first reference for communications targeting audiences outside of the Puget Sound region. UW Medical Center can be used on second reference.  
  • Do not use UWMC. 
  • UW Medical Center – Montlake is the correct name for the facility on Pacific Ave.
  • UW Medical Center – Northwest is the correct name for the former Northwest Hospital facility.
  • UW Medical Center – Roosevelt is the correct name for the facility on Roosevelt Ave.
  • The dash in UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest and UW Medical Center – Roosevelt is an en-dash.
    • On a mac, create an en-dash by: OPTION + –
    • On a PC, create an en-dash by: holding down ALT + 0150 
  • Using UW Medical Center alone refers to the two-campus hospital operating under a single hospital license. Do not use UW Medical Center to refer only to the Montlake campus.

UW Medicine Primary Care (previously UW Neighborhood Clinics):

  • The new brand name is UW Medicine Primary Care. 
  • When referencing a specific clinic, the correct format is:
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Factoria 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Fremont 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent/Des Moines 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Northgate 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Shoreline 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at South Lake Union 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Woodinville 
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Lopez Island
    • UW Medicine Primary Care at Outpatient Medical Center
    • UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Ballard 
    • UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Kirkland 
    • UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Federal Way 
    • UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Issaquah   
    • UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Ravenna 
    • UW Medicine Virtual Primary Care
  • Do not use UW Medicine Primary Care Clinics or UW Neighborhood Clinics 
  • The [location] clinic or clinic on second reference.  For example, the Fremont clinic. 
  • Examples:
    • UW Medicine Primary Care clinics are located throughout the Puget Sound region.  
    • Dr. Jones practices at UW Medicine Primary & Urgent Care at Federal Way. 
    • Please visit a UW Medicine primary care clinic near you. 
    • UW Medicine has primary and urgent care services in Ballard.

UW Physicians: Do not use UWP.

UW School of Medicine

  • Use UW School of Medicine for communications targeting audiences in the Puget Sound region or where the context of the publication makes it clear that the organization being referred to is us and not another UW.
  • Use University of Washington School of Medicine on first reference for communications targeting audiences outside of the Puget Sound region.
  • On second reference, “the School” can be used.  
  • Do not use UWSOM. 
  • Use UW School of Medicine – Gonzaga University Health Partnership
    • Shortened to UW-GU Health Partnership

Hospital campuses

(A list of named hospital buildings on each campus follows. For all UW Medicine locations, see directory.)  

  • Harborview Medical Center
    • Ninth & Jefferson Building
    • Norm Maleng Building
    • Patricia Bracelin Steel Building or Patricia Steel Building
    • Research & Training Building
  • UW Medicine Northwest Campus
    • UW Medical Center – Northwest (where hospital-based operations take place)
    • McMurray Medical Building
    • Medical Arts Building
    • Medical Office Building
    • Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Proton Therapy
    • Northwest Outpatient Medical Center (located at 10330 Meridian Ave N.)
    • Note that UW Medical Center – Northwest is located on the UW Medicine Northwest Campus. The campus includes buildings that are not part of UW Medical Center, such as Fred Hutch Cancer Center – Proton Therapy.
  • UW Medical Center – Montlake
    • Cascade Tower
    • Montlake Tower
    • Pacific Tower
    • Brotman Baty Surgery Pavilion

Other locations

Harborview Primary Care at Hobson Place Clinic 
The Clinic is at Hobson Place, not Hobson Clinic.  All services are provided by the DESC except those at the Harborview Primary Care Clinic, which are provided by Harborview.   

Northwest Outpatient Medical Center   
Refers to the facility located at 10330 Meridian Ave. N. in Seattle. It is operated by UW Medical Center. It includes a clinical lab, infusion, outpatient surgical center and pharmacy. Clinics located here include: 

  • Anticoagulation Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Midwives Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center (formally known as Meridian Women’s Health)  
  • Otolaryngology Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Physical, Occupational and Hand Therapy Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Primary Care at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Radiology Services at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Rheumatology Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Sports Medicine Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 
  • Strong Bones Clinic at Northwest Outpatient Medical Center 

UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center  
This is the correct name for the facility in Bellevue. UW Medical Center operates this facility.  

UM Medicine Pioneer Square Clinic  
Harborview Medical Center operates this facility.  

UW Medicine Primary & Specialty Care Center at Ballard   
Refers to the Primary & Specialty Care Center in Ballard. Can be shortened to UW Medicine in Ballard. It includes:   

  • Heart Institute at Ballard    
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at Ballard (formerly Meridian Women’s Health at Ballard)  
  • Primary & Urgent Care at Ballard   
  • Sports Medicine Clinic at Ballard    

UW Medicine at South Lake Union  
Refers to the campus in South Lake Union that includes research and clinical care. The UW Medicine Primary & Specialty Care Center at South Lake Union includes: 

  • Karalis Johnson Retina Center at South Lake Union 
  • Primary Care at South Lake Union 
  • Sports Medicine at South Lake Union 
  • UW Diabetes Institute at South Lake Union 
  • UW Lipid Clinic at South Lake Union 
  • Women’s Healthcare at South Lake Union 

 UW Medicine at Mill Creek  
Refers to the facility at 15808 Mill Creek Blvd. The Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at Mill Creek is located here. 

 UW Medicine Primary & Specialty Care at Mountlake Terrace  
Refers to the facility at 24360 Van Ry Blvd. Can be shortened to UW Medicine in Mountlake Terrace. Clinics located here include:  

  • Heart Institute at Mountlake Terrace  
  • Primary & Urgent Care at Mountlake Terrace  

Meridian Pavilion 
Refers to the medical office building at 11011 Meridian Avenue in North Seattle that houses several UW Medicine clinics, including: 

  • Breast Surgery Clinic at Meridian Pavilion 
  • Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery at Meridian Pavilion 
  • Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Meridian Pavilion 
  • Hip & Knee Center at Meridian Pavilion 
  • Orthopedic Fracture Surgery Clinic at Meridian Pavilion 
  • Surgical Services and Hernia Center at Meridian Pavilion 

UW Medicine partnerships and affiliations, integrated networks, and partially owned organizations

UW Medicine Post-Acute Care Network  

Bloodworks Northwest: Bloodworks on second reference. 

Boise VA Medical Center: Boise VAMC on second reference .

Embright: This is a clinically integrated network (CIN) founded by UW Medicine, MultiCare Health System and LifePoint Health. 

Hall Health Center: Hall Health on second reference. 

MultiCare Health System: MultiCare on second reference. 

Northwest Kidney Centers 

PeaceHealth 

Seattle Children’s: Children’s on second reference.  

Skagit Regional Health 

VA Puget Sound Health Care System: VA Puget Sound on second reference.  

LifePoint Health: LifePoint on second reference.  

Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner. Trios on second reference. 

UW Medicine Choice Care 

UW Medicine Accountable Care Network