WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
WPRN
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Seattle
State:
Washington
Zip:
98104
Main Phone:
206-685-0750
PBRN Director Name:
Allison Cole
PBRN Director Email:
acole2@uw.edu
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Name:
Allison Cole
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Email:
acole2@uw.edu
PBRN Principal Investigator 2 Name:
Sebastian Tong
PBRN Principal Investigator 2 Email:
setong@uw.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Sebastian Tong
PBRN Contact 1 Email:
setong@uw.edu
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
Associate Director
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Wyoming
Network Founded:
2008
PBRN Mission Statement:
To improve the health and well-being of patients in their communities, through the conduct of collaborative research that informs and enhances primary care clinical practice.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Care transitions
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)
Depression and other mental health disorders
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth, including preterm birth
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Other health or disease related interests
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Women's health issues
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
760
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
123
Approximate Number of Patients:
175000
Affiliations:
Academic Institution
Affiliation Notes:
Academic Institution: University of Washington
