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Back to Health Dashboard- A new location-based vaccine strategy by Kaiser Permanente was successful in addressing COVID-19 vaccination disparities among underserved communities.
- Discusses problems with how a baby's heart forms. Also looks at problems found when a person is an adult. Includes info on patent ductus arteriosus, aortic valve stenosis, and coarctation of the aorta. Covers treatment with medicine and surgery.
- This innovative plan more affordably adds choice and flexibility to Kaiser Permanente’s industry-leading, high-quality care.
- Changing my career and becoming a therapist revealed ways our country can grow its mental health workforce.
- Information on type 2 diabetes. Describes how insulin is made and used by the body. Describes symptoms and how type 2 is treated. Provides info on blood sugar (glucose) levels. Discusses obesity's role in type 2 diabetes. Discusses exercise and diet.
- As vaccines bring hope to end the pandemic, Kaiser Permanente’s toolkit offers approaches to enhance equitable vaccine administration for communities hit hardest by COVID-19.
- What are energy drinks? Energy drinks are drinks that claim to improve energy. Their main ingredient is caffeine. They usually contain sugar, which adds calories. They also may contain guarana plant extract (which is similar to caffeine), taurine (an amino acid), and vitamins. Are energy drinks safe for adults? The main...
- Kaiser Permanente supports California measure allowing universities and public agencies to use affirmative action in hiring, contracting, and college admissions.
- What is oral cancer? Oral cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in any part of the mouth or lips. Most oral cancers start in the lining of the lips or mouth where you have thin, flat cells called squamous cells. This type of cancer may also be called oral cavity cancer or oropharyngeal cancer. What puts you at risk...
- We donated over $28 million worth of face masks, hand sanitizer, and other supplies as part of our community health work in 2021.
- Briefly discusses how earwax works to protect the ear canal and what may cause problems in the ear canal. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- With medical-legal partnerships, we’re helping prevent evictions. Patients with safe places to call home can more easily focus on their basic health needs.
- Habits are hard to break. That's why the sooner in life we build good, healthy habits, the easier it is to keep them and stay as healthy as possible. And when good habits are in place, it's easier to resist bad ones. The most important thing to remember is that you are your child's role model. Your habits affect your...
- Mejorar el acceso a la atención médica para las personas con ingresos y recursos limitados es un objetivo fundamental en la misión de Kaiser Permanente.
- Gives an overview of thumb-sucking, how it is treated, and how to support a child.
- Kaiser Permanente, AMA, AHA, ACHP, and AHIP join to strengthen the partnership between our health care and public health systems.
- Grant funds will combat housing inaccessibility and improve health care in the Inland Empire.
- Covers type 1 diabetes, also called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. Describes how pancreas regulates blood sugar (glucose) levels. Includes info on hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Discusses treatments, including insulin.
- Funding comes as Denver Health provided $120 million in uncompensated care in 2022 — double the amount in 2020.
- Briefly discusses causes of nose injuries from sports, hobbies, and work-related activities. Covers seriousness of a broken nose and possible complications. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- A statement from chair and chief executive officer Greg A. Adams.
- What is mitral valve stenosis? Mitral valve stenosis is a heart problem in which the mitral valve becomes stiff and doesn't open as wide as it should. This forces your heart to work harder to pump blood through the valve, which can weaken the heart and cause other problems. What causes it? Nearly all cases of mitral...
- Kaiser Permanente offers financial assistance for people struggling to pay medical bills.
- Guides you through the decision to use hormone therapy (HT) for menopause symptoms. Explains what menopause is and what to expect. Lists risks and benefits of HT and other treatments to try. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
- Public policy changes and private investments together are needed to end the homelessness crisis.
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