Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research

@PDXBIZJournal named @KPCHR 4th in Oregon among recipients of @NIH grants. "NIH proposals are highly competitive, & we hold our own with much larger research institutions statewide," according to Dr. Stephen Fortmann, CHR's interim director. bit.ly/49YIZx9

Only 2 in 5 youth w/depression report receiving any treatment - and lots of barriers exist. A new @KPCHR study will test a therapy program for youth w/anxiety & depression who are un- or underinsured, expanding access & reducing disparities. Read more: tinyurl.com/2dwas4k4

New partner resource! Last week, @NACDDinfo, supported by @CDCgov and partnered with @KPCHR, submitted their newest listening session guidebook on cancer screening in tribal communities. To learn more: nccrt.org/resource/cance…

A new @CDCgov study, co-authored by CHR's Stephanie Irving, shows that #RSV vaccines are up to 80% effective at reducing hospitalization and ER visits in older adults. RSV hospitalizes up to 160,000 older adults every year. authors.elsevier.com/c/1jy9hV-4XOuda

Our newest offering at #TuftsCTSI I LEARN is Conducting Culturally Competent Research. Created in collaboration w/ @KPCHR, this course will teach you how to conduct research using a "culturally competent" approach. Time to Complete: 45 min ilearn.tuftsctsi.org/product?catalo… #CTSAProgram

Did you know that while breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in the U.S., men get breast cancer, too? With your help, we may be able to improve these odds for future generations. Learn more at cancer.gov/connectstudy. #ConnectToPreventCancer #YouMatter

CHR is so pleased to welcome Jennifer McClure, PhD, our new director & the new KP Northwest VP for research. An experienced research scientist & administrator, McClure is poised to usher in a new era at CHR. research.kpchr.org/News/CHR-Stori…

Our 2024 #SawardLecture speaker is @MonaHannaA, one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for her role in uncovering the Flint water crisis. Get your free tickets today, and join us on October 7th at @OMSI! research.kpchr.org/saward

A new CHR study is testing an alternative to the Pap test for cervical cancer screening. The study, led by @AmandaPetrikOR and funded by @theNCI, seeks to increase screening rates at safety net clinics, 90% of whose patients are low income. Read more: rb.gy/nhh84f

In 2023, CHR researchers won an award from @AmCollegeGastro for work in colorectal cancer prevention. This year, CHR received 2 more! Read more about this important work & how we are reducing barriers to screening among underserved communities. lnkd.in/ghhr6dry

When the @KPMedSchool welcomed its first class 4 years ago, CHR researchers got involved right away. Read more about how our investigators at CHR are working to train the next generation of physicians. rb.gy/mrxrxm

Do you know a cancer survivor? You can honor them by joining Connect. Connect will help future researchers, like Aleah Thomas from @theNCI, learn about the causes of cancer for prevention, detection, & to improve treatments. Learn more and #JoinConnect at cancer.gov/connectstudy.

Just out in DADR, led by Bobbi Jo Yarborough, PsyD, a researcher at @KPCHR, shows that the use of extended-release Bup was associated with lower ER use, inpatient treatment episodes, & lengths of stay in the 6 months following treatment. Check it out here: bit.ly/49Pg7HG

Want to help prevent cancer? Connect is now enrolling people ages 30 to 70. Men, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds are needed most. To learn more, go to cancer.gov/connectstudy #JoinConnect #HelpSaveLives

👩 👵Utilizing curriculums that paired #podcasts with classroom discussions improved overall knowledge on #menopause for #OBGYN, family medicine and internal medicine specialties. ✔️ @MenopauseJrnl @AmandaClarkNCMP @KPCHR Read more below🔽 🔽 healio.com/news/womens-he…

Only by better understanding cancer can we learn how to prevent it. #JoinConnect today and represent your community to help researchers learn what causes cancer so we can better prevent it. Learn more and sign up at cancer.gov/connectstudy #ResearchHelpsPreventCancer

The flu can be miserable. Symptoms may include fever, body aches, sore throat, and cough. In severe cases, the flu can lead to hospitalization. Protect yourself with a flu shot – and while you’re at it, get your updated COVID-19 vaccine. k-p.li/3XxiuZs

2023 was a banner year for CHR, & among the things we're happy about - a key researcher has returned! After spending the last 6 years working at @KPWaResearch in Seattle, Lynn Debar is back, contributing to important work in chronic pain and opioid use. research.kpchr.org/News/CHR-Stori…

May the holidays fill your home with joy, your heart with love, & your life with laughter. In the spirit of giving, please consider joining #ConnectToday where you can help researchers understand more about cancer. Visit cancer.gov/connectstudy to learn more. #WeNeedYou

The Connect research team recognizes Native American Heritage Month. As you celebrate your rich history & contributions, we encourage you to represent your community & #joinConnect to help us learn about cancer so we can prevent it. cancer.gov/connectstudy. #WeNeedYou