News and Events

  • On the ground with KPWHRI’s flu trackers

    On the ground with KPWHRI’s flu trackers

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

  • Researchers have a proven prescription for reducing suicide rates

    Researchers have a proven prescription for reducing suicide rates

    In a new multistate study, the Zero Suicide Model reduced suicide rates by 25%.

  • Researchers begin trial of combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine

    Researchers begin trial of combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine

    KPWHRI is recruiting Kaiser Permanente Washington members to take part.


2024 in review

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Top 2024 research highlights

From improving blood pressure to mapping cellular changes in Alzheimer’s, these are the research stories that made headlines over the last year.

Research

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Encouraging findings from intervention supporting unhoused patients

CCHE's evaluation of Samaritan finds enhanced patient support, cost savings.

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Study measures risks of screening colonoscopies for older adults

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

Research

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ACT Study contributes to understanding Alzheimer’s disease in brain cells

Mapping the disease at the cellular level identifies possible new treatment targets.

News

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Improving pain care by restoring trust

New paper explores how health systems can improve opioid prescribing safety with patient-centered care

KPWHRI in the media

Understanding the connection between vision loss and dementia

How vision loss and impairment could signal dementia: HealthLink

King 5 News, Sept. 1, 2024


For the Media

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Media contact

Bianca DiJulio
bianca.s.dijulio@kp.org
206-200-4512