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Sacrifice, service, selflessness just part of daily life

Patti Taylor, '93, BSN, has been honored with the 2018 UW Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award.

November 1, 2018
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Sharon Hanson, '14, Named National "Sepsis Hero"

Sharon Hansen, UW Tacoma nursing alumna and lecturer, has been recognized by the Sepsis Alliance for her work to raise awareness of sepsis and post-sepsis syndrome.

September 28, 2018
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Van Huynh: The Kindness of a Smile

Van Huynh, '18 B.S. Nursing, had an experience with a surly nurse which became a turning point, setting her on the way to becoming a leader in health care.

March 30, 2017
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A Community of Researchers

Assistant Professor David Reyes is working with community members to address food access and insecurity in South Tacoma.

February 28, 2017
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An App a Day

Assistant Professor Sharon Laing wants to use apps to connect low-income patients to health care.

January 20, 2017
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Citizen Science: Documenting the Scourge of Wood Smoke

School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Assistant Professor Robin Evans-Agnew is helping Pierce County youth document their experience of wood smoke pollution and its impacts on their lives.

February 24, 2016
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Tashiro gives voice to older mixed-race Americans

Her new book, Standing on Both Feet: Voices of Older Mixed-Race Americans, is the first to focus on the experiences of older Americans of mixed race.

April 14, 2013
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UW honors veteran alumni for making an impact on their community

Patti Taylor, '93, '96, is one of two recipients of UW's first Distinguished Veteran Alumni award. She was one of the first graduates of UW Tacoma's Nursing program.

November 8, 2012
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Haugen honored for work with Survivors Network

Krista Haugen, '98, is the recipient of the 2012 UW Tacoma Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing her career as a flight nurse with Airlift NW and her work with the Survivors Network for Air and Surface Medical Transport.

July 26, 2012
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