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.

  • What works to meet complex needs in diabetes care?

    What works to meet complex needs in diabetes care?

    An ACT Center partnership is helping a nonprofit engage patients and provide comprehensive care.


Research

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Changing sitting habits shows meaningful impact

A new trial highlights a promising intervention to improve blood pressure in older adults.

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.

Research

Multiracial women enjoying working out together outside

Personalized coaching shows promise for delaying memory loss

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

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.

Healthy findings blog

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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.

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


For the Media

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Media contact

Amelia Apfel
Amelia.X.Apfel@kp.org
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