News King County moves toward repealing bicycle helmet law The discussion follows reporting from Crosscut and others showing enforcement inequitably targeted people experiencing homelessness. by David Kroman / September 17, 2021
News Seattle Children's failed to address racism, investigation finds After intense community and stakeholder pressure, the hospital released the findings, collected after the resignation of Dr. Ben Danielson. by David Kroman / August 9, 2021
News Fury with Seattle Children’s builds after racism report kept private An investigation sparked by Dr. Ben Danielson's resignation is complete, but the hospital's board has declined to make it public. by David Kroman / August 3, 2021
News WA lawmakers try to thread needle on drug possession, to mixed reviews After the landmark Blake decision decriminalized drug possession, the state Legislature imposed new penalties with an expiration date of two years. by David Kroman / April 28, 2021
News Black families at Seattle Children’s face security at double the rate of white families The hospital’s examination comes amid continuing fallout from the resignation of Dr. Ben Danielson. But a previous report shows it’s been an issue since at least 2008. by David Kroman / April 21, 2021
Equity How racism directly threatens our public health Research shows that the chronic stress of racism takes a toll on the body and leads to worse health outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 26, 2021
Equity How the demographics of clinical trials can hurt people of color Medical study participants tend to be white, educated, and wealthier than the general population. That has negative implications for research. by Jen Dev / March 19, 2021
News Court’s drug possession ruling upends WA’s criminal justice system In the Blake decision, the Washington Supreme Court voided most drug possession cases in the state. The implications will be huge. by David Kroman / March 12, 2021
Equity Diversity at U.S. medical schools has barely improved in 40 years Underrepresented groups still face numerous obstacles to access the medical field, including admissions practices and legislation. by Jen Dev / March 12, 2021
Equity Why diversity is important among WA doctors and health care providers For marginalized communities, a trusting relationship with their health care provider increases the likelihood of better outcomes. by Jen Dev / March 5, 2021
