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HEAL responds to double crisis: Opioids and COVID-19Health care is increasingly online—KPWHRI is studying telehealth options for opioid use disorder and chronic pain.
chronic pain, patient safety, opioids, addiction, opioid use disorder
2020-10-05
3 concrete steps to lessen disparities in health careLatinos are underrepresented in U.S. research studies. Magaly Ramirez, PhD, explains how to achieve greater diversity.
research, equity, systemic racism, Latino, Hispanic, diversity
2020-10-01
COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adultsThe investigational mRNA vaccine is also well tolerated, according to trial led by Kaiser Permanente Washington researcher and others.
2020-09-29
Partnering to advance lifesaving careAmy Lee describes how the LHS Program is helping KP Washington track and improve treatment for opioid use disorder.
opioids, opioid use disorder, buprenorphine, addiction treatment
2020-09-29
Vaccine hesitancy in the time of COVID-19Can lessons from Immunity Community help build acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines? Clarissa Hsu, PhD, thinks so.
CCHE, COVID-19, vaccines, vaccine hesitancy
2020-09-28
Flu shot Q & A: Does COVID-19 change our approach?KPWHRI’s Michael L. Jackson, PhD, MPH, talks about influenza vaccine research in the age of the pandemic.
vaccine, influenza, immunization, flu shot
2020-09-22
New research identifies flaws in hypertension diagnosesKPWHRI investigator’s recent AHA presentations highlight problems in blood pressure readings.
hypertension, PCORI, blood pressure, cardiovascular, white coat effect
2020-09-14
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