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KPWHRI improves health and well-being for our members and all communities through collaborative research and evaluation.
Our Mission
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We are discovering what works best for health and health care.
Our Research
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We partner with researchers within Kaiser Permanente and beyond.
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Read about our latest news and findings.
News and Events
Welcome to Kaiser Permanente Washington
Health Research Institute
We discover ways to prevent illness and improve treatment.
We're making health and health care better for everyone.
Research
Eye changes may signal Alzheimer’s disease risk
Routine eye exams could identify people at increased risk by assessing signs of age-related macular degeneration.
Research
Self-collection kits boost cervical cancer screening
A new approach to HPV testing reduces pelvic exams and helps more people get screened, a study finds.
Research
Experts convene to advance brain aging research
The 2026 ACT Research Symposium showcased innovations and milestones, celebrating 5 years of expanded funding.
Our research
We study health and health care as it happens in everyday settings by everyday people, producing results that are built to work in the real world. We share our results in the public domain to benefit people everywhere.
