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Back to Health Dashboard- Health Article description.Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in bone, muscle, and joint surgery. This includes corrective procedures, such as removing torn cartilage or replacing a joint. Some orthopedic surgeons specialize in specific areas such as shoulder surgery, hand surgery, or joint replacement. Orthopedic surgeons can...
- Health Article description.Orthopedic surgery is used to treat tight muscles and spasticity related to cerebral palsy. An incision is made in the skin over the affected muscle. Parts of the muscle are then cut to release the tightness.
- Health Article description.Meniscectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus. A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. Surgeons who perform meniscectomies ( orthopedic surgeons) will make surgical decisions based on the meniscus's ability to heal as well as your age, health, and activity level. Your doctor will suggest...
- Meet the winners of our 2023 David Lawrence Community Service Award. Their generous efforts embody Kaiser Permanente’s values locally and globally.
- Health Article description.Has info on finger, hand, and wrist problems as well as shoulder injuries. Also has info on osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia with links to low back pain exercises and info on tennis elbow surgery.
- Seattle Met and Seattle magazines recognize more than 80 ‘Top Doctors’ from Washington Permanente Medical Group.
- Kaiser Permanente doctors top 5280 Magazine’s count in 23 medical specialties and the overall list.
- Our high-quality care regularly receives national recognition. This year, our hospitals were recognized as high performing in one or more types of care.
- Health Article description.Provides links to how-to information about teen health. Includes info on acne, bullying, depression, headaches, and tobacco use. Covers talking with your teen about sex and responding to substance use. Also covers anorexia and bulimia.
- Kaiser Permanente is actively partnering to expand the physician career pipeline and support the next generation of medical professionals.
- Health Article description.Includes info on dizziness, lightheadedness, and vertigo. Also has links to multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease as well as information on diabetic neuropathy and seizures.
- Our nurses are leaders and patient advocates. They transform care and improve health for our members and communities.
- Health Article description.Provides links to info on child growth and development topics. Also includes links to info on illnesses that might affect a child's health. Topics listed include immunizations, healthy eating for children, and asthma in children.
- Kaiser Permanente physicians and staff are now caring for patients at several recently added metro Denver CommonSpirit Health and HCA HealthONE hospitals.
- Health Article description.Provides links to topics that cover common parenting questions about infant and toddler health. Includes info on how to stop thumb-sucking, how to manage an episode of croup, and whether to give your child antibiotics for an ear infection.
- When industrial workers joined the health plan, an integrated battery of preliminary examinations was far more useful than periodic checkups.
- Health Article description.What is cerebral palsy (CP)? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a problem that makes it hard for a child to control movement. It's caused by injury to the brain. Usually this injury happens before birth. The brain injury that causes CP doesn't get worse over time, but symptoms may start, change, or become more severe as a child...
- Forlorn and all but forgotten, it played a proud role during the World War II home front.
- Health Article description.Discusses chronic pain caused by problems other than cancer. Covers symptoms and how chronic pain is diagnosed. Covers conditions that can be treated, like neck pain, low back pain, and arthritis. Info on treatment with medicine and lifestyle changes.
- Submit a medical request online, or find information about how to request medical care from Kaiser Permanente.
- Health Article description.What is a meniscus tear? A meniscus tear is a common knee injury. The meniscus is a rubbery, C-shaped disc that cushions your knee. Each knee has two menisci (plural of meniscus)—one at the outer edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. They keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the knee. A torn...
- Kaiser Permanente and the LA Clippers host local students at Intuit Dome for a career, health, and wellness day.
- Health Article description.Explains ergonomics, common office injuries due to poor ergonomics, and how to help prevent injuries, including setting up your workstation. Gives self-care tips for relieving muscle aches and provides step-by-step instructions for stretches to relieve aches.
- New 36,000-square-foot Fischer Crossings Medical Center is scheduled to open in fall 2026.
- Health Article description.Discusses exercise, manual therapy, and education for chronic conditions like COPD or arthritis. Covers goals that include increasing flexibility, strength, and endurance. Covers what to expect.
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