News and Events

  • Improving and advancing mental health care

    Improving and advancing mental health care

    KPWHRI researchers are contributing to better mental health care for people nationwide.

  • Seattle's Sweetened Beverage Tax linked to improved public health outcomes

    Seattle's Sweetened Beverage Tax linked to improved public health outcomes

    An evaluation with KPWHRI researchers looked at the impacts of the tax so far.

  • Using long-term data to understand a vulnerable population

    Using long-term data to understand a vulnerable population

    Studies offer insights into the lives of older adults with dementia who lack family.


Research

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Better care for patients who drink alcohol

A new primary care approach improves alcohol-related preventive care as well as care for alcohol use disorder.

Live Healthy

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15 tips for cutting back on alcohol

Want to make positive, healthy changes in your drinking?  KPWHRI experts have a booklet with research-based advice.

Healthy findings blog

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What motivates Yates Coley’s work on prediction models?

Their work contributes to improved quality of care and better understanding of patients’ needs.

News

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Toolkit offers guidance for people with persistent pain

The new comprehensive resource was written from the perspective of patients experiencing ongoing pain.  

Research

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Using texting, stories to increase screening for colorectal cancer

Addressing barriers can help more people complete screenings on time.

KPWHRI In The Media

Finding clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Tracking King County seniors (and their brains) for clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Seattle Times, April 14, 2023


For the Media

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Media contact

Amelia Apfel
Amelia.X.Apfel@kp.org
(425) 507-5455