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Finding our rhythm — KPWHRI shares songs to carry us into 2021Susan Brandzel cues up our tunes as we look ahead to better days in the new year.
2020-12-31
What’s the cost of mental health integration?Kaiser Permanente Washington shows price may not be a barrier to primary care implementation, Dr. Kai Yeung reports.
costs, behavioral health integration, integrated mental health
2020-12-28
Cancer screening in the time of COVID-19Dr. Diana Buist reflects on the challenges of providing screening during a pandemic — and finds reason for optimism.
breast cancer, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, COVID-19, cancer screening, mammograms, HPV tests, Cologuard
2020-12-23
NIH-Moderna COVID-19 vaccine receives FDA Emergency Use AuthorizationThe investigational vaccine that KPWHRI’s team first tested shows an efficacy rate of about 94% as research continues.
immunization, COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna
2020-12-18
2020 mentorship awards go to Chester Pabiniak and Susan ShortreedThis year’s honorees inspire us with their unwavering dedication to helping colleagues grow and achieve – even from a distance.
2020-12-16
10 ways we helped chart a safer passageKPWHRI responded to the COVID-19 hurricane with actions to improve health worldwide.
vaccine, COVID-19, pandemic, year-in-review, top stories, health research
2020-12-07
The next stage in COVID-19 vaccine researchIn a Viewpoint for JAMA, KPWHRI’s Dr. Mike Jackson plans ahead to meet the challenges of continuing to evaluate new vaccines.
COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine safety, vaccine effectiveness
2020-12-02
Land Acknowledgment
Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.