Winter 2025

Top research highlights in 2024

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

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.

Reframing how we speak about dying

Based on her legacy research, Marlaine Figueroa Gray reflects on how we talk about serious illness and death in The Good Death Society Blog.
 

Encouraging findings from intervention for unhoused patients

The Center for Community Health and Evaluation finds that Samaritan, a digital health intervention, offers enhanced patient support and cost savings.

KPWHRI Seminars

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ACT Study opportunities for collaboration

Join us Feb. 4 for an online panel presentation on the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) Study, including information about how to access ACT data and collaborate.

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In case you missed it:

Reducing sitting in older adults

KPWHRI researchers discuss the Healthy Aging Resources to Thrive (HART) trial, which explores reducing sedentary behavior to improve heart health.

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Recognition

• Matson presents at INEBRIA in Spain
• Williamson speaks to ICSDS in France

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Please send comments or suggestions to Sophie Ramsey at Sophia.X.Ramsey@kp.org.