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Back to Health Dashboard- Health Article description.Radiologists are doctors who do imaging tests, like X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRIs. They may also supervise people who perform tests like barium enemas or CT scans. Diagnostic radiologists diagnose diseases. They look at the test results and report findings to your other doctors. Interventional radiologists treat...
- Dr. Hickman had a long career at Kaiser Permanente, becoming president of the hospital staff and later chief of radiology.
- You can request copies of your radiology digital images; such as an X-ray or a mammogram by contacting your Kaiser Permanente Washington clinic.
- Health Article description.Covers causes and symptoms of osteoporosis in women. Looks at treatment with medicine. Includes steps to slow bone loss with exercise, eating healthy foods, and quitting smoking. Covers protecting yourself from falling to prevent broken bones.
- Dr. Bledsoe became the first Black physician for Southern California Permanente Group when he was hired in 1954.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) test for osteoporosis. Explains DXA test. Includes risk factors for osteoporosis you can and cannot change. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
- Forlorn and all but forgotten, it played a proud role during the World War II home front.
- Health Article description.An angiogram is an X-ray test that uses dye and a camera to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery or a vein. An angiogram can be used to look at the arteries or veins in the head, arms, legs, chest, back, or belly. This test is done to look...
- Kaiser Permanente opens medical offices and a new home for the Watts Counseling and Learning Center to bring next-level services to the Southern California community.
- Health Article description.A myelogram uses X-rays and a special dye called contrast material to make pictures of the bones and the fluid-filled space (subarachnoid space) between the bones in your spine (spinal canal). A myelogram may be done to find a tumor, an infection,
- Explore Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to equitable, culturally responsive care from our heritage and today.
- Health Article description.A bone density test is a kind of X-ray test. It measures the density of minerals (such as calcium) in your bones. This information helps your doctor estimate the strength of your bones. We all lose some bone mass as we age. Bones naturally become...
- Submit a medical request online, or find information about how to request medical care from Kaiser Permanente.
- Kaiser Permanente doctors top 5280 Magazine’s count in 23 medical specialties and the overall list.
- Health Article description.Guides you through choosing between radiation therapy and surgery (prostatectomy) to treat prostate cancer. Lists reasons for and against radiation therapy. Also lists reasons for and against surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Seattle Met and Seattle magazines recognize more than 80 ‘Top Doctors’ from Washington Permanente Medical Group.
- Health Article description.Guides you through decision to use active surveillance for men who have low-risk and for some men who have medium-risk localized prostate cancer. Lists reasons for and against active surveillance. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Meet 5 outstanding doctors who advanced the practice of medical care with their service at Kaiser Permanente.
- Health Article description.Diarrhea is a common problem for people getting cancer treatment. Diarrhea can be caused by: Some medicines that damage the lining of your intestines. Radiation therapy aimed at your belly or pelvis. Surgery to remove part of your intestines. A side effect of bone marrow transplants called graft-versus-host disease...
- Transaction close clears the way for expanded access to affordable, high-quality care in 2027.
- Health Article description.A spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture) is a procedure to collect and look at the fluid ( cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. During a spinal tap, a needle is carefully inserted into the spinal canal low in the back (lumbar area). Samples of CSF are collected. The samples are...
- Kaiser Permanente mobile health vehicles brought care to people, closing gaps in access.
- Health Article description.Discusses radiation therapy, including external, internal, and systemic forms. Covers how it works. Also covers risks of radiation and side effects that may occur right away or later.
- At Kaiser Permanente, we educate future clinicians and offer programs that bring new health care professionals into our communities. We urge policymakers to take action to grow the health care workforce.
- Health Article description.Explains hair loss from chemotherapy or radiation. Covers how long hair loss lasts and how to care for your scalp and hair. Explains how cooling caps may help prevent hair loss in some types of treatment.
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