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Back to Health Dashboard- What kinds of development occur in your baby's first month? Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's development. Babies' brains develop quickly, as they begin to think, learn, and remember. Newborns listen to and learn the sounds of language. They can communicate with sounds and facial expressions. Newborns also...
- Learn about high-quality care and coverage from Kaiser Permanente and find out what it’s like to be a member.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to relieve pain and fever and to reduce swelling and inflammation caused by injury or diseases such as arthritis. Aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naproxen are commonly used NSAIDs. NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and...
- Knowing the differences between HMO and PPO plans is key to getting the coverage you need. Visit Kaiser Permanente to learn about the advantages of each.
- What are immunizations? Immunizations help keep you and your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread to other people (infectious diseases). They also help reduce the spread of disease to others and prevent epidemics. Immunizations are also called vaccines or vaccinations. If you get a vaccine, it may not...
- Learn about the interpreter services that are available to help you get care in your language.
- 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 therapy or an electric heating pad for heat therapy. Most people like to use...
- If you have a new health concern, your primary care doctor can help you determine if you should see a specialist for evaluation or treatment.
- Antibodies are proteins made by the body's natural defense system (immune system) to fight foreign substances, such as bacteria. Antibodies attach themselves to the foreign substance, allowing other immune system cells to attack and destroy the substance. The surfaces of viruses, fungi, and bacteria contain markers...
- Our optometrists offer routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, and treat eye infections and minor eye trauma, and diagnose glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic eye disease.
- Ultrasound is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce an image of organs and other structures in the body. It does not use X-rays or other types of possibly harmful radiation. For ultrasound testing, gel or oil is applied to the skin to help transmit the sound waves. A small, handheld instrument called a...
- 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.
- Depression is an illness that makes you feel sad, lose interest in things you used to enjoy, withdraw from others, and have little energy. It's more than normal sadness, grief, or low energy. Most people get better with medicine, counseling, or a combination of the two. After you have had an episode of depression, you...
- Need help choosing the best birth control method for you? This contraception guide explains birth control side effects, cost, effectiveness, and more.
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- Hand-washing is more than just running water over your hands. Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infections. It helps prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning. It's easy. It doesn't cost much. And it works. When should you wash your hands? Wash your...
- Includes tips to comfort a child before a medical test. Offers tips based on age, from newborns through the teen years.
- Learn what medical and psychiatric emergency conditions are and how to get the immediate medical attention they require.
- 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...
- Wellness coaching is available to Kaiser Permanente members — at no cost and with no referral. Set goals, stick to them, and see results.
- Diabetes is a condition in which sugar (glucose) remains in the blood rather than entering the body's cells to be used for energy. This results in high blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many body systems. Symptoms of diabetes include increased thirst and frequent urination (especially at night)...
- 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.
- As a Kaiser Permanente member, you can get reduced rates on gyms, studios, fitness gear, and online classes. Take advantage of these wellness perks.
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