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- We’re committed to learning health systems at KPWHRI
In his first post since the Kaiser Permanente transition, Dr. Eric B. Larson outlines a bold new strategy for a long-time goal.
2017-03-23
National Cancer Institute grants Erin Bowles Research Specialist AwardNew kind of grant provides funding for five years to ‘exceptional scientists’ who aren’t independent investigators.
2017-03-21
Breast cancer screening choice made easier by research-design teamA KPWHRI team finds an ideal partner to create a decision aid for women after breast cancer. Members of a human-centered design group tell their side of the experience.
2017-03-10
SPARCC ignites change for equitable communities in 6 major citiesWith $1.5 million from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, CCHE facilitates work to improve infrastructure and opportunities.
2017-03-02
Patient-researcher helps advance care for other breast cancer survivorsDianne Johnson tells how SIMBA study found room for improvement in information and support after breast cancer treatment.
2017-02-28
Behavioral Health Integration: Empowered medical assistants are at the forefrontKaiser Permanente Washington Medical Assistant Santino Telles describes an initiative that’s improving patients’ lives — while increasing his joy and pride in his work.
health care, mental health, behavioral health, health, medical assistants
2017-02-22
- Do the right thing: Let’s confront both health care underuse and overuse
Vice President of Research and Health Care Innovation Dr. Eric B. Larson writes about more opportunities to work for effective, affordable, responsible care on joining Kaiser Permanente.
2017-02-17
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.