WWAMI Region Practice and Research Network
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
WPRN
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-122.268374 47.661424)
City:
Seattle
State:
Washington
Zip:
98105
Main Phone:
206-685-0750
Network Director Name:
Laura-Mae Baldwin
Network Director Email:
lmb@uw.edu
Network Member Name:
Gina Keppel
Network Member Email:
gakeppel@uw.edu
Network Member Role:
WPRN Coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Alaska
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Wyoming
Network Founded:
January 1, 2008
Network 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:
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Obesity*
Other health or disease related interests
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth*
Prescription drug usage
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)*
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Women's health issues
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
760
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
38
Approximate Number of Patients:
175000