News and Events

  • 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.

  • Study measures risks of screening colonoscopies for older adults

    Study measures risks of screening colonoscopies for older adults

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

  • Improving pain care by restoring trust

    Improving pain care by restoring trust

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


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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Linking financial and public records with health care data to help predict suicide risk

New study reveals people find linkage acceptable if data is protected.

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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Vaccine program recruiting volunteers in Seattle area

KPWHRI’s vaccine registry was the first to enroll participants in a clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Research

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Encouraging findings from intervention supporting unhoused patients

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

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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