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What makes GHRI a great workplace? Altruism

Dr. Eric B. Larson sees parallels between a David Brooks New York Times commentary and the Group Health mission and work culture.
While bicycling in Iceland, Dr. Eric Larson takes time off to contemplate altruism, empathy and workplace culture. Photo by Dr. Eric Olsen.  Dr. Eric B. Larson sees parallels betwe……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/what-makes-ghri-great-workplace-altruism

Biostatistician Yates Coley returns to Seattle as new investigator

Dr. Yates Coley joins GHRI faculty to continue her work in precision medicine and statistical methods for electronic health records data.
Dr. Yates Coley joins GHRI faculty to continue her work in precision medicine and statistical methods for electronic health records data. In July, Yates Coley, PhD, packed her bel……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/biostatistician-yates-coley-returns-seattle-new-investigator

Helping primary care practices decide whether to adopt proven programs

To be, or not to be, put into practice? Leah Tuzzio describes a decision-to-implement worksheet for evidence-based interventions
To be, or not to be, put into practice? Leah Tuzzio describes a decision-to-implement worksheet for evidence-based interventions Leah Tuzzio, MPH, is a research associate at Group……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/helping-primary-care-practices-decide-whether-adopt-proven-programs

HEAT panel explores social determinants of health

Ian Maki reflects on well-attended event sponsored by Group Health’s Health Equity and Access Team.
Ian Maki reflects on well-attended event sponsored by Group Health’s Health Equity and Access Team by Ian Maki, MPH, a research associate/program manager at GHRI’s Center for Comm……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/heat-panel-explores-social-determinants-health

Team care for teen depression is found cost-effective

Dr. Ludman describes how collaborative care pays off for adolescents who have depression.
Dr. Ludman describes how collaborative care pays off for adolescents who have depression by Evette J. Ludman, PhD, senior research associate at Group Health Research Institute, an……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/team-care-teen-depression-found-cost-effective

The common goal of precision medicine and public health

Dr. Eric B. Larson draws ideas from The Lancet, JAMA and Science to explain why population-based medicine is personalized medicine.
Dr. Eric B. Larson pulls ideas from The Lancet, JAMA, and Science to explain why population-based medicine is personalized medicine. by Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, Group Health Resea……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/common-goal-precision-medicine-and-public-health

Biomed company and GHRI test new device for collecting blood

The GHRI-industry collaboration will study blood sample collection for lab tests, writes Clinical Research Director Tricia Buscio.
Tasso study team: GHRI Director of Clinical Research Tricia Buscio, Tasso Vice President of Research and Development Dr. Erwin Berthier, Tasso Vice President of Engineering Dr. Ben……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/biomed-ghri-test-new-device-blood

Healthy aging, backed by research

Much of Group Health Research Institute’s work contributes to helping seniors lead healthier lives, but we also want everyone to live healthy — no matter what age.
September is #HealthyAgingMonth The world’s population is aging, and many U.S. baby boomers are entering their golden years. Much of Group Health Research Institute’s work con……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/sep/Healthy_aging_backed_by_research