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Letters and Vision Prescriptions
If you have a vision prescription or letter (such as a school or employer letter, a jury duty letter, a medication management letter) find it here.
- Health Article description.Scoliosis is a problem with the curve in the spine. Some curves in the spine are normal. But sometimes a spine makes a large curve from side to side in the shape of the letter "S" or the letter "C." If this curve is severe, it can cause pain and...
- Health Article description.Scoliosis is a problem with the curve in your spine. In scoliosis, your spine makes a large curve from side to side in the shape of the letter "S" or the letter "C." The spine may also be twisted (rotated). If this curve is severe, it can cause pain and make it hard to breathe. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and don't...
- Health Article description.Adapted from the National Eye Institute, U.S. National Institutes of Health. Available online: http://www.nei.nih.gov A Snellen chart is used to test far vision. It has several rows of letters. The letters on the top line are the largest; those on the bottom line are the smallest. You stand 20 ft (6 m) from the chart...
- Health Article description.Visual acuity is a measure of how well a person can focus on an object. To test visual acuity, the person may read letters or symbols on a chart from the top down, line by line, covering first one eye and then the other. A visual acuity score is a ratio comparing the person's performance to that of people who have...
- When requesting medical records from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington, be aware that certain types of medical information have extra legal protection.
- Kaiser Broadcasting radio connected listeners, while TV stations brought together viewers.
- Health Article description.Discusses normal growth and development of children ages 2 to 5. Covers physical growth, language skills, toilet training, and eating and sleeping habits. Also discusses how kids think and manage their feelings. Includes info on routine medical visits.
- Find answers to common questions about resetting your password and creating an account with Kaiser Permanente.
- Health Article description.Covers the basics of obesity. Discusses health risks such as hypertension related to having excess body fat. Focuses on lifestyle changes you can make, like healthy eating and exercise. Includes information on weight-loss medicines and surgery and on creating a long-term plan with your doctor.
- Several responses to proposals were shared in 21st bargaining session.
- The FDA occasionally announces consumer-level recalls of medications for various reasons.
- Health Article description.Grief is a normal and healthy reaction that occurs when you lose someone or something important. It's possible to delay or postpone grieving. But it's not possible to avoid grieving altogether. Grief will lessen over time. But the grieving process...
- Aligning care and coverage can reduce friction, improve access, and preserve appropriate clinical oversight.
- Health Article description.Gratitude is saying "thank you." But it's more than a thank-you to a friend for a favor or gift. Gratitude is saying thanks for everything that is important to you and good in your life. You are thankful for a gift, but you're also thankful to watch a sunset, do well at a sport, or to be alive. You see your life and...
- Additional counterproposals exchanged between Kaiser Permanente and NUHW.
- Health Article description.Children usually move in natural, predictable steps as they grow and develop language, cognitive, social, and sensory and motor skills. But each child gains skills at their own pace. It's common for a child to be ahead in one area, such as language,
- Kaiser Permanente and NUHW continue making progress at the bargaining table.
- Health Article description.An environmental illness can occur when you are exposed to chemicals, fumes, pollution, allergens, viruses, or toxins or physical hazards found in the environment. These health hazards may be found where you live, work, or play. Maybe you have...
- Dr. Hickman had a long career at Kaiser Permanente, becoming president of the hospital staff and later chief of radiology.
- Health Article description.Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes it hard to read, write, and spell. Children who have dyslexia may read more slowly than expected for their age. They may have trouble recognizing words or sounding them out when reading. Overall...
- Kaiser Permanente provides financial assistance to qualified uninsured and underinsured patients with financial barriers to accessing emergency and medically necessary care.
- Health Article description.The best way to stay healthy on your trip is to plan ahead. If you are planning to travel to another country, see a doctor several months before you leave so you will have enough time to get the vaccines you need. Also ask your doctor if there are...
- Sixth consecutive ‘A’ grade demonstrates Kaiser Permanente’s dedication to patients.
- Health Article description.Discusses causes of dementia, which include strokes, tumors, and Alzheimer's disease. Covers symptoms like memory loss and forgetfulness. Covers how dementia is diagnosed. Looks at treatment options. Covers issues for caregivers.
- Dr. Bledsoe became the first Black physician for Southern California Permanente Group when he was hired in 1954.
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