Babies, children, and teens have specific health needs. Research and evaluation at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) covers family health from pregnancy through childhood and early adulthood.
KPWHRI research and evaluation topics in child and adolescent health include:
“We’re working with families, helping them make healthy eating, exercise, and preventive care part of their busy daily lives,” says Paula Lozano, MD, MPH, Washington Permanente Medical Group associate medical director for research and translation, KPWHRI senior investigator, and Washington Permanente Medical Group pediatrician.
Curry SJ, Ludman EJ, Graham E, Stout J, Grothaus L, Lozano P. Pediatric-based smoking cessation intervention for low-income women: a randomized trial. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003;157(3):295-302. PubMed
Mell LK, Davis RL, Mullooly JP, Black SB, Shinefield HR, Zangwill KM, Ward JI, Marcy SM, Chen RT. Polio extraimmunization in children younger than 2 years after changes in immunization recommendations. Pediatrics. 2003;111(2):296-301. PubMed
Tutty S, Gephart H, Wurzbacher K. Enhancing behavioral and social skill functioning in children newly diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in a pediatric setting. J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2003;24(1):51-7. PubMed
Ebel BE, Grossman DC. Crash proof kids? An overview of current motor vehicle child occupant safety strategies. Curr Probl Pediatr Adolesc Health Care. 2003;33(2):38-55. PubMed
Codori A-M, Zawacki KL, Petersen GM, Miglioretti DL, Bacon JA, Brensinger JD, Booker SV, Picarello K, Giardiello FM. Genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer in children: long term psychological effects. Am J Med Genet. 2003;116(2):117-28. PubMed
![]() Paula Lozano, MD, MPHSenior Investigator; Director, ACT Center |
![]() Lisa A. Jackson, MD, MPHSenior Investigator |
![]() Sascha Dublin, MD, PhDSenior Investigator |
![]() Rita Mangione-Smith, MD, MPHExecutive Director and Senior Investigator, KPWHRI; Vice President for Research and Health Care Innovation, Kaiser Permanente Washington |
![]() Robert Penfold, PhDSenior Investigator |
![]() Rosemary Meza, PhD, MSCollaborative Scientist |
![]() Annie Hoopes, MD, MPHActing Assistant Investigator |
John Dunn, MD, MPH
Pediatrician
Washington Permanente Medical Group
Medical Director of Preventive Care
Kaiser Permanente Washington
Gina Sucato, MD, MPH
Director of Adolescent Health Services
Washington Permanente Medical Group
Doug Opel, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Washington
Laura P. Richardson, MD, MPH
Adolescent Medicine
Seattle Children's Hospital
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
University of Washington