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Think globally, act locally: KPWHRI helps improve care with the Bree CollaborativeKPWHRI investigators contribute time, knowledge, and expertise to better care in Washington State around opioid prescribing, chronic pain, and more
KPWHRI’s mentorship awards honor Deborah King and Dr. Diana BuistThe annual award honors those who commit to helping co-workers grow
Medical anthropologist Dr. Marlaine Figueroa Gray named assistant investigatorAn expert in qualitative methods, she studies what matters most in experience of health and illness.
Esketamine: How to assess new antidepressant’s efficacyDr. Gregory Simon says research is needed to see if this new drug for persistent depression will prevent suicides.
mental health, Depression, medications, prescription medication safety, suicide prevention, antidepressant
Can targeted flu vaccines lower hospitalization risk?Dr. Paula Lozano describes an effort to find KP Washington members who would benefit most from preventive services.
How should we study the health of neighborhoods?UW/KPWHRI research team confers with King County organizations at its "Moving to Health" Summit, sparking new collaborations.
Can being mindful and accepting help you stop smoking?New findings show that ’acceptance and commitment therapy’ can be a viable approach to quitting smoking.
quit smoking, mindfulness, smoking cessation, behavior change, cognitive behavioral therapy
