Medical Matters

Why Abortion Is Health Care, Explained

The leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade has led medical professionals to reaffirm the importance of abortions.

05/09/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

News Wire

The Fate of Abortion Access in Washington If Roe v. Wade Is Overturned

A Supreme Court draft opinion which indicates a potential reversal of Roe vs. Wade and Planned Parenthood vs. Casey has raised the question once again.

05/03/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

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Amelia Bonow Fights for Abortion Rights with Pills

With the Supreme Court indicating it may reverse Roe v. Wade, one Seattle activist thinks medication by mail can secure women's bodily autonomy.

03/03/2022 By Allison Williams

Pride City

LGBTQ Health and Wellness Resources in Seattle

Clinic and health care organizations that provide stigma-free medical help for everyone in the queer community, from hormone therapy to free STI testing.

02/28/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Explainer

Why HIIT Is a Fit-for-Wherever Workout

The pandemic has highlighted the flexibility of high-intensity interval training around the world, including in Seattle.

04/02/2021 By Erin Wong

Activism Guide

Enraged About All the New Anti-Abortion Laws? Here's How You Can Help.

While Washington abortion laws are relatively strong, the fight is far from over.

05/23/2019 By Sam Jones

Women's Wellness

The Future of Healthcare Is Female

Ten reasons to be optimistic about women’s health in Washington state.

02/26/2019 By Madeline Ostrander Photography by Amber Fouts

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Angela Garbes Is Like a Mother

Pregnant with her first child, she found the guides on modern pregnancy to be woefully lacking. So she wrote her own.

06/19/2018 By Jessica Voelker

Shopportunity

11th Annual Shop and Dine to Make a Difference

Head to the U District to fuel up on some mac and cheese and shop your favorite brands—all in the name of Fred Hutch and women’s cancer research.

03/10/2014 By Emma Ranniger

Have a Heart

National Wear Red Day Is Coming Soon

We never mind a little wardrobe direction. Join the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement and help spread awareness.

01/27/2014 By Molly Warinsky

Runway Show

Strong Women Strong World Fashion

Raise money at a runway show.

09/05/2013 By Julia Kernerman

Women's Health

Infertility: A Toll for Two

She can't conceive, but her strong-yet-silent partner may be suffering, too.

04/19/2013 By Cameron Walker

Article

Testing for Breast Cancer

04/19/2013 By Diane Mapes

Article

When Sitting Kills

Spend all day in a chair and you’re 90 percent more likely to die of heart disease

04/19/2013 By Nancy Schatz Alton

Article

No Longer in Vein

New varicose treatments are good for the gams.

04/19/2013 By Katie Vincent

Article

Caring for the Girls

When it comes to breast practices, not every woman knows what’s best.

04/19/2013 By Diane Mapes

Article

Building a New Bust

Breast reconstruction has come a long way, baby.

04/19/2013 By Diane Mapes

Article

Our Babies, Our Selves

Giving birth may have lasting health benefits for Mom.

04/19/2013 By Cameron Walker

Article

Diet, or Disorder?

Diagnosing the Many Faces of Eating Disorders

04/19/2013 By Sarah DeWeerdt