CHRonicle | Fall 2025

News from the KP Center for Health Research

 

In This Issue


Acupuncture, Remote Therapies Effective for Pain


Health Systems Prevent Suicide


Connect to Prevent Breast Cancer


New CHR Publications


CHR in the News

Acupuncture Effective for Back Pain in Older Adults

A new study by KP researchers found acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment for older adults with chronic low back pain.

Remote Programs Effective for Chronic Pain

CHR researchers found that cognitive-behavioral therapy delivered remotely can effectively reduce chronic pain.

Health System Approach Prevents Suicide Attempts

CHR researchers conducted the first large-scale evaluation of the Zero Suicide care model, and found it significantly reduced suicide attempts in three of four health systems.

Connect to Prevent Breast Cancer

It's the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we'd like to share some helpful information with you and the women in your life, along with an opportunity to contribute to cancer prevention research!

New CHR Publications

Each year, scientists at CHR publish approximately 200 articles in a wide variety of journals. Here, you'll find our most recent publications.

CHR in the News


Study Links Acupuncture to Lower Back Pain Relief


Weight Reduction Before Conceiving Linked to Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk


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