News and Events

  • Better tools for assessing substance use disorder

    Better tools for assessing substance use disorder

    A study finds that a simple checklist developed at KPWHRI does well at measuring symptoms of substance use disorder.

  • Latino families inform training for caregivers of people with dementia

    Latino families inform training for caregivers of people with dementia

    Maggie Ramirez, PhD, and Robert Penfold, PhD, culturally adapt an evidence-based online program.

  • Using long-term data to understand a vulnerable population

    Using long-term data to understand a vulnerable population

    Studies offer insights into the lives of older adults with dementia who lack family.


Research

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Better care for patients who drink alcohol

A new primary care approach improves alcohol-related preventive care as well as care for alcohol use disorder.

Live Healthy

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15 tips for cutting back on alcohol

Want to make positive, healthy changes in your drinking?  KPWHRI experts have a booklet with research-based advice.

Healthy findings blog

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What motivates Yates Coley’s work on prediction models?

Their work contributes to improved quality of care and better understanding of patients’ needs.

News

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Toolkit offers guidance for people with persistent pain

The new comprehensive resource was written from the perspective of patients experiencing ongoing pain.  

Research

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Using texting, stories to increase screening for colorectal cancer

Addressing barriers can help more people complete screenings on time.

KPWHRI In The Media

Finding clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Tracking King County seniors (and their brains) for clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Seattle Times, April 14, 2023


For the Media

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