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Filling evidence gaps on obesity treatmentSeveral new grants will fund research on effectiveness, safety, and equitable use of anti-obesity medications.
obesity, Ozempic, Wegovy, semaglutide, tirzepatide, phentermine
2024-07-15
Alzheimer’s vision study improved with home testingThe research builds on the ongoing Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) Study, started in 1994.
aging, ACT study, dementia, Alzheimer’s, retinal biomarkers
2024-07-15
Increasing access to cervical cancer screening in low-resource health care settingsNew study builds on findings that home tests improve screening rates.
cervical cancer, screening, HPV
2024-07-03
Neighborhood density connected to changes in body mass index for childrenStudy uses geographic data to track change over time.
healthy communities, obesity, built environment, weight gain
2024-07-02
Center for Community Health and Evaluation launches CCHE.orgCCHE's new website shares tools and insights for improving community health.
CCHE, Center for Community Health and Evaluation, CCHE.org
2024-06-12
Virtual patient engagement: ‘A safe place’ to be ourselvesA Kaiser Permanente Washington member shares her experience as a patient partner with the Integrated Pain Management Program.
patient partners, ACT Center, Integrated Pain Management Program
2024-06-10
2023 KPWHRI mentorship awards go to Claire Allen and Karen WernliKudos emphasized dedication to helping coworkers grow, providing opportunities.
2024-06-07
Healthy Findings Blog
Closing the gap in recognizing cognitive impairment
Leveraging research to improve dementia screening, diagnosis, and care.
