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Twin girls El and Ally, conjoined at the pelvis, underwent a rare and complex 18-hour separation surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital after a six-month planning process, leading to significant improvements in their mobility and emotional well-being, though they still face ongoing medical and developmental challenges.
Seattle Children’s hospital warns of a rise in measles cases, with a family sharing their tragic experience of losing their son to a measles-related disorder. Health officials attribute the increase to missed or delayed measles vaccine doses during the pandemic, leading to outbreaks in school settings. The CDC reports 113 cases in the U.S. so far this year, with Washington state seeing nine cases. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and the virus is highly contagious. Health officials urge vaccination, noting a 97% success rate in preventing infection, while the family continues to raise awareness and funds for measles research.
Seattle Children's Hospital has been ordered to pay approximately $215,000 to families affected by exposure to aspergillus mold, with a jury ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit. The hospital has accepted the verdict, acknowledging responsibility for the potential exposure in its operating rooms. The lawsuit stems from the hospital's knowledge of the mold danger since 2005, with multiple lawsuits filed since 2019 after children undergoing surgeries or receiving care at the hospital were sickened or killed by the mold.
Seattle Children's Hospital has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after he attempted to obtain information about gender-affirming treatment received by Texas youths at the hospital. The hospital argues that Paxton's demands are outside his jurisdiction and constitute "sham requests." Conservative lawmakers in Texas have been pushing to restrict gender-affirming care, and Paxton has been at the forefront of these efforts. Seattle Children's Hospital contends that the requested information is protected under HIPAA and Washington state privacy laws. If Paxton's actions are upheld, it could set a precedent for other states to burden providers of gender-affirming care.
Seattle Children's Hospital has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Office of the Attorney General to block the release of patient information after receiving a subpoena demanding records of Texas residents who have received transition-related care. The hospital argues that producing the information would violate federal and state health care privacy laws and that the Texas attorney general's office does not have jurisdiction over the Washington-based hospital system. The hospital also highlights Washington's "Shield Law" and asserts that the demands are an unconstitutional attempt to investigate and restrict potential travel by Texas residents seeking healthcare in another state. The attorney general's office has not responded to questions about the subpoena and lawsuit.