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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
Researchers connect for ACT Symposium, advancing science on dementia, agingThe long-running ACT Study is now in its 30th year.
aging, ACT study, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, ACT Symposium
2024-06-04
COVID risks not meaningfully greater with estrogen-containing medicationsOral contraceptives, hormone therapy not linked to more severe COVID outcomes.
COVID-19, hormone therapy, oral contraceptives
2024-05-28
Predicting breast cancer risk after a high-risk benign lesion diagnosisNew study will develop risk models to improve clinical guidelines and practice.
breast cancer, BCSC, risk prediction
2024-05-14
New study: Analysis supports new recommendation to begin mammogram screening at 40KPWHRI part of multi-site research team.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, breast cancer screening, mammograms, recommendations
2024-05-06
Study finds bariatric surgery linked to substantially lower risk of blood clots long-termLargest study to date helps patients weigh risks and benefits of surgery.
bariatric surgery, venous thromboembolism
2024-05-03
