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Health Article description.Looks at depression in children and teens. Covers symptoms like anxiety, headaches, sleep problems, and lack of energy. Discusses treatment with therapy and medicines. Covers warning signs of suicide.
Health Article description.Covers causes and symptoms of asthma in teens and adults. Includes info on avoiding triggers and treating attacks. Looks at treatment with controller medicine. Covers delivery systems that include metered-dose and dry powder inhalers and nebulizers.
Health Article description.Anesthesia is a way to control pain using anesthetic medicine. General anesthesia, which can be injected into a vein or inhaled, affects the entire body and makes the person unconscious. A person under general anesthesia is completely unaware of what is going on and does not feel pain during the surgery or procedure...
If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, we’re here to help. Learn more about mental health care at Kaiser Permanente.
Health Article description.Explains what breastfeeding is, benefits, how to plan for it, and how often to breastfeed. Includes step-by-step instructions. Covers common problems and when to call for help.
Learn how to be notified of earlier availability for certain types of appointments in our new scheduling system.Learn how to be notified of earlier availability for certain types of appointments in our new scheduling system.
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...
Health Article description.Alcohol use disorder means that a person drinks alcohol even though it causes harm to themselves or others. It can range from mild to severe. People with this disorder may find it hard to control their alcohol use. Over time, drinking too much...
See how easy it is to get started with Kaiser Permanente. Explore how members manage care online, like scheduling appointments or filling prescriptions.
Health Article description.Includes causes and symptoms of heart disease. Looks at cholesterol, hypertension, and risk of heart attack. Covers diet, physical activity, and treatment with medicines, angioplasty, and bypass surgery. Includes how to help prevent heart disease.
Some plans include providers and pharmacies that aren't listed in the Provider and Facility Directory. Those are Access PPO, Omni PPO, Options PPO, Connect/Alliant Plus, and Options plans.Some plans include providers and pharmacies that aren't listed in the Provider and Facility Directory. Those are Access PPO, Omni PPO, Options PPO, Connect/Alliant Plus, and Options plans.
Health Article description.Local anesthesia is a method to deliver pain control medicine to a specific area. It can be injected or applied to the skin or mucous membranes to numb an area and its surrounding tissues. Local anesthesia does not make the person sleepy or relieve other pains. But it may be used along with other medicines that have...
Health Article description.Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, swelling, and inflammation. There are different ways you can do cold and heat therapies. For example, you might use an ice pack for cold...
How does health insurance work? Learn about plan types, what’s covered, and costs like premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance — plus how to choose one.
Health Article description.When you're dealing with everyday problems, stress, or health issues, it's important to have people in your life who can give you support. You may need a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to. It's also important to have social support when...
Need help choosing the best birth control method for you? This contraception guide explains birth control side effects, cost, effectiveness, and more.Need help choosing the best birth control method for you? This contraception guide explains birth control side effects, cost, effectiveness, and more.
Health Article description.An allergic reaction is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance called an allergen. Allergens include chemicals, foods, medicines, mold, plants, and pollen. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can range from mild and annoying to severe and life-threatening. Allergens can affect different tissues in the body...