JANUARY 2020
Partnering with research, CRS program addresses social needs in primary care
Cindee DeWitt describes how Kaiser Permanente Washington’s community resource specialist program stands out among efforts to meet patients’ social needs.
Lessons in screening for adverse childhood experiences (ACES)
KPWHRI’s Center for Community Health and Evaluation proposes 5 necessary elements based on its recent work with partner programs.
From 17 years to 17 months: Implementation of suicide risk assessment
Dr. Greg Simon discusses the fast uptake of a new system for predicting patients’ suicide risk, arising from work by the Mental Health Research Network.
When does your child need antibiotics?
From Dr. Rita Mangione-Smith: Questions for parents to ask their pediatrician before deciding to give a child antibiotics.
Vaccines: Benefits outweigh the risks
As measles cases surge, so do questions from parents about childhood vaccines. Here are answers and resources.
2019 mentorship awards go to Jane Anau and Dr. Jessica Chubak
The honor underscores the institute’s commitment to a work environment that fosters employees’ growth.
Recognition
- KPWHRI researchers present at dissemination and implementation conference
- Ms. Hertel speaks to State Health Policy Workgroup
- Dr. Shortreed invited to present at NeurIPS
- Dr. Grossman invited to speak at Center for Health Innovation & Policy Science
- Dr. Arterburn’s papers named as Top Articles of 2019
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