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Could ‘deprescribing’ anticholinergic drugs help prevent dementia?Dr. Larson reflects on splashes, ripples—and new research by U.K. scientists, which builds on his earlier findings from the ACT study
patient safety, medication use, dementia, anticholinergic drugs
Nature contact: A prescription for health and well-beingDr. Jennifer McClure talks about green spaces, forest bathing, and the health benefits of spending time in nature.
mental health, behavioral health, nature, integrative health, complementary health, outdoors, hiking, forest bathing, Jennifer McClure
Change and constancy in a time of transitionDr. Eric Larson reflects on KPWHRI’s incoming leader, the institute’s accomplishments over time, and its sustaining values.
aging, history, Eric B. Larson, Rita Mangione-Smith, quality improvement
Six Building Blocks help small rural clinics to manage opioids betterA research team led by Dr. Michael Parchman uses new ways to support small clinics in reducing opioid use in the rural Pacific Northwest.
Financial incentives increase stool testingDr. Beverly Green's research explores a novel way to reduce disparities in screening for colon cancer.
Oral Health 4 Life: A decade of research to improve smokers’ health and dental health careAs Dr. Jennifer McClure completes the last of three innovative studies, she reflects on how the work began, the difference it may make, and what happens next.
tobacco, oral health, public health, smoking, oral hygeine, quitlines
How to prevent suicide by firearms?Julie Richards’ study is one of the first three funded by Kaiser Permanente’s Firearm Injury Prevention Task Force
