FEBRUAry 2021

How we’re improving cardiovascular health

In honor of Heart Month, we shine a spotlight on the KPWHRI scientists working to reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

CVD risk calculation: Can smaller clinics break through?

KPWHRI researchers uncover the obstacles faced by smaller practices when integrating CVD risk calculators into primary care.

Preventing dementia: Effects of hypertension drugs

ACT studies find medications to treat high blood pressure may differ in their impact on dementia risk, writes Dr. Eric B. Larson.
 

COVID-safe exercise ideas for older adults this winter

Stay active with tips from Dr. Dori Rosenberg and her colleagues with the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Physical Activity Special Interest Group.
 

5 lessons from co-designing with patient partners

Sarah Brush shares insights on engaging KP members in a Learning Health System project to revamp chronic pain care.

 

CATALyST launches new round of scholar admissions

KPWHRI’s K12 scholar program is accepting letters of interest from early-career scientists to train in learning health systems research.
 

Recognition

• Dr. Grossman to co-lead Kaiser Permanente Community Health
• Ms. Hemenway is the new director of grants administration
• Dr. Carrell speaks at FDA Sentinel seminar

• Drs. Jackson and Grossman present at Cascadia Innovation Corridor Forum

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