News and Events

  • KPWHRI contributes to new flu vaccine effectiveness results

    KPWHRI contributes to new flu vaccine effectiveness results

    Interim data for the 2023-2024 flu season shows that the vaccine has protected all age groups.

  • When is Paxlovid right for COVID-19 treatment?

    When is Paxlovid right for COVID-19 treatment?

    New risk model uses advanced analytics to guide informed treatment decisions at Kaiser Permanente Washington.

  • Making a difference at the Seattle/King County Clinic

    Making a difference at the Seattle/King County Clinic

    KPWHRI volunteers help deliver free medical, dental, and optical care to attendees of the 4-day clinic.


Research

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Personalized coaching shows promise for delaying memory loss

Trial is the first to test an individualized approach to improve dementia risk factors.

2023 in review

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Top research highlights in 2023

From pain management to cervical cancer screening, these are the research stories that made headlines over the last year.

News

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Training scientists as partners in transforming primary care

Newly funded center will elevate equity and community in learning health system research.

Live healthy

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Measuring blood pressure at home: It's easy and accurate

Bev Green, doctor and scientist, has tips for monitoring your blood pressure without leaving your house.

Research

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A simple solution to help catch cervical cancer early

Research finds that mailing HPV test kits directly to patients increases cervical cancer screening rates.

KPWHRI in the media

Understanding the link between hearing loss and dementia

Using subtitles on TV, hearing aids may reduce risk of dementia

NBC San Diego, Nov. 21, 2023


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