Spring 2025

On the ground with KPWHRI’s flu trackers

Researchers Karen Wernli and Erika Kiniry share insights on an exceptional 2024-2025 flu season.

 

Study measures risks of screening colonoscopies for older adults

The findings can help guide colorectal cancer screening decisions later in life.

Researchers have a proven prescription for reducing suicide rates

A new multistate study found suicide rates dropped by as much as 25% after health systems implemented the Zero Suicide Model.

Improving pain care by restoring patient-clinician trust

A recent ACT Center paper explores how health systems can improve opioid prescribing safety with patient-centered care.

Scientists begin trial of combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine

KPWHRI is recruiting Kaiser Permanente Washington members to take part.

 

Accelerating qualitative research with Rap-GAP

Clarissa Hsu and Jess Mogk share a new way to fast-track insights from qualitative data.

 

2024 Annual Report

Last year, KPWHRI celebrated 40 years of research with 206 articles published in peer-reviewed journals.


 

Upcoming Event

ACT Research Symposium: May 13 & 14 (online)

Join us for a virtual 2025 ACT Research Symposium. This year's theme: "Vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia with a focus on sex differences."

Recognition

• Simon receives HCSRN Founders' Award 
• Rosenberg presents at Society of Behavioral Medicine meeting
• Williamson speaks at ENAR spring meeting
• Hsu and Hansell present at Society for Applied Anthropology meeting
• Wernli co-chairs American Society for Preventive Oncology meeting
• Brown and Ross present at HCSRN panels

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