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- America’s best way forward is to build on the progress our country has made and promote coordinated care that rewards quality over quantity.
- Wondering about the differences between a cold, the flu, RSV, and COVID-19? Get informed about seasonal respiratory infections and how to prevent them.
- Now that you're carrying precious cargo, you're probably wondering how to keep your baby safe during your pregnancy. Here are a few pregnancy dos and don'ts.
- What is rabies? Rabies is an infection caused by a virus. It affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) of mammals, including humans. It is nearly always deadly if not treated before symptoms begin. Animals that are infected with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease through their saliva or through...
- Kaiser Permanente is committed to public policies that ensure all Washingtonians have access to high-quality, affordable health care.
- Cholera is a serious bacterial infection of the small intestine caused by Vibrio cholerae. It is spread through contaminated water and food. Cholera is especially common in areas that may not have good sanitation, such as Africa and Asia. Symptoms of cholera include nausea, muscle cramps, and vomiting and diarrhea that...
- A splenectomy (say "splih-NEK-tuh-mee") is surgery to take out the spleen. The spleen is an organ in the upper left side of the belly. It filters old and damaged blood cells from the blood. You may have your spleen taken out because a health...
- Discover Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to women’s health care. Navigate essential topics and access valuable resources for a healthier lifestyle.
- A tuberculin skin test (also called a Mantoux tuberculin test) is done to see if you have ever been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). The test is done by putting a small amount of TB protein ( antigens) under the top layer of skin on your inner forearm. If you have ever been exposed to the TB bacteria ( Mycobacterium...
- Dr. Bledsoe became the first Black physician for Southern California Permanente Group when he was hired in 1954.
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- What is acute flaccid myelitis? Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that affects the spinal cord. It causes certain muscles and reflexes in the body to stop working normally. What causes it? Experts are still doing research to find the exact cause of AFM. It may be linked to certain viruses. This includes...
- James A. Shaw introduced Henry J. and Edgar Kaiser early to the diversity of people and the value of building relationships with each other.
- Co-founder Dr. Sidney Garfield makes history by signing the first nurse contract with the Nurses' Guild.
- New challenges provided collaborative opportunities for Kaiser Permanente to tackle the start of the AIDS epidemic in 1981.
- After World War II, the experience of the Kaiser Permanente Health Plan for union members led to their support in the early peacetime years.
- Black women find new opportunities to elevate work status on the World War II home front.
- Eating healthy and staying active are the perfect ways to start controlling your diabetes. And like many people with diabetes, you may also need to take medications — for diabetes and other conditions — to stay healthy and prevent problems.
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