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Big data plus real-world context equals community health improvements

Carly Levitz, GHRI research associate and data geek, tells her secret for getting the full story of a community health program.
Carly Levitz, GHRI research associate and data geek, tells her secret for getting the full story of a community health program. by Carly Levitz, research associate, Center for Com……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/big-data-plus-real-world-context-equals-community-health-improvements

Is the secret to reducing suicide coded in The Runaway Bunny?

Dr. Greg Simon sees similarities between a beloved children’s book and a study on persistent outreach to people at risk for suicide.
“I am not trying to hold or contain you.  But I will be a safe and steady place for you to land.” Dr. Greg Simon sees similarities between a beloved children’s book and a study on ……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/secret-reducing-suicide-coded-runaway-bunny

Don’t wait: Dr. Leana Wen urges public health action now

Dr. Paula Lozano shares inspirational moments from Dr. Leana Wen’s visit to Group Health. See short videos of Dr. Wen, with her full talk to come.
Drs. Leana Wen and Eric B. Larson at Group Health Research Institute, June 27, 2016. Dr. Paula Lozano shares inspirational moments from Dr. Leana Wen’s visit to Group Health. See s……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/dont-wait-dr-leana-wen-urges-public-health-action-now

CCHE mourns the passing of founding director Bill Beery

Members of the Center for Community Health and Evaluation at GHRI remember Bill’s leadership, mentoring, and humor. Bill passed away on July 5.
Bill Beery, MPH, founding director of Group Health Research Institute’s Center for Community Health and Evaluation Members of the Center for Community Health and Evaluation at GHRI……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/bill-beery

TBI linked to Parkinson’s and Parkinson-related brain defects

Dr. Eric B. Larson relates research to Muhammad Ali—and how we can prevent late-life injuries and falls for our families and ourselves.
Dr. Eric B. Larson relates research to Muhammad Ali—and how we can prevent late-life injuries and falls for our families and ourselves. by Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, executive direc……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/tbi-linked-parkinsons-and-parkinson-related-brain-defects

High-quality care: The importance of being human

Susan Brandzel reflects on what patients really need from providers. Clinical competence is essential, but so is being engaging, compassionate and real.
Samantha on the soccer field. Susan Brandzel reflects on what patients really need from providers. Clinical competence is essential, but so is being engaging, compassionate and rea……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/high-quality-care-importance-being-human

Gun violence is a public health crisis: How should we respond?

Reflecting on the Florida mass shooting, Dr. Eric B. Larson asks if we’re ready to make changes around guns and gun-related research.
Reflecting on the Florida mass shooting, Dr. Eric B. Larson asks if we’re ready to make changes around guns and gun-related research. by Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, Group Health Rese……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/gun-violence-public-health-crisis-how-should-we-respond

Continuous medical care is crucial for people with dementia

Dr. Larson discusses how continuity of care for dementia patients may lower costs, emergency visits, and hospital stays.
Dr. Larson discusses how continuity of care for dementia patients may lower costs, emergency visits, and hospital stays. by Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, executive director of Group He……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/continuous-medical-care-crucial-people-dementia

Bariatric surgery may have ‘legacy effect’ on diabetes complications

Dr. Arterburn linked even short-term diabetes remission to less risk for microvascular kidney, eye, and limb diseases
A close-up view of an eye with diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Arterburn linked even short-term diabetes remission to less risk for microvascular kidney, eye, and limb diseases by David……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/bariatric-surgery-may-have-legacy-effect-diabetes-complications

How a physician-scientist studying blood pressure became a patient too

Dr. Beverly Green, PCORI-funded BP-CHECK leader, reflects on her professional interest in hypertension getting up close and personal
Dr. Beverly Green, PCORI-funded BP-CHECK leader, reflects on her professional interest in hypertension getting up close and personal by Beverly B. Green, MD, MPH, a Group Health P……
https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2016/july/how-physician-scientist-studying-blood-pressure-became-patient-too

 
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