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We decreased people’s sedentary time—by an hour a dayChanging behavior isn’t easy, but Dr. Dori Rosenberg helped older people to stand and walk more.
aging, obesity, sedentary behavior
2020-06-29
Seattle team to build hi-res brain map of Alzheimer’s disease$40.5M NIH-funded project aims to pinpoint cells at root of brain disease—and new therapeutic targets.
dementia, brain, Alzheimer's disease
2020-06-25
What defines outstanding primary care leadership?11 features of effective leadership at primary care practices—From the MacColl Center’s LEAP project.
learning health system, primary care, MacColl Center, leadership
2020-06-15
5 questions with an influenza and COVID-19 epidemiologistDr. Mike Jackson has long studied the spread of flu and effectiveness of vaccination at Kaiser Permanente Washington. And now… of COVID-19 too.
flu, COVID-19, epidemiologist, vaccines
2020-06-01
For virtual care, the future is now: Telemedicine transforms health systemsKatie Coleman describes how the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new normal at Kaiser Permanente Washington and how research is vital to making it thrive.
telehealth, virtualcare, telemedicine, digitalhealth, connectedcare
2020-06-01
How seniors can build resilience during pandemicOlder people must guard against social isolation, as well as COVID-19, to stay well and thrive, writes Dr. Eric B. Larson.
aging, seniors, COVID-19, pandemic, self-isolation
2020-05-28
Online journal launches for implementation science researchA new open-access peer-reviewed site will explore how best to bring innovations into practice in treating mental illness, substance use, and addictions.
mental health, implementation science, substance use, addictions research, journal
2020-05-20
Land Acknowledgment
Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.