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Back to Health Dashboard- What is bulimia? Bulimia is a type of eating disorder. People with bulimia will eat a larger amount of food than most people would in a similar situation, in a short time (binge). Then they do something to prevent weight gain. They may vomit or use medicines like laxatives to get rid of food (purge). Or they may...
- CityHealth’s 2023 Annual Policy Assessment awards cities for their policies to improve health and address key issues like affordable housing and green space in communities.
- Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part of the immune system. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment.
- Kaiser Permanente has been at the forefront of recognizing how trauma impacts total health.
- Lung function tests check to see how well your lungs work. The tests can find lung problems, measure how serious they are, and check to see how well treatment for a lung disease is working. The tests look at: How much air your lungs can hold. How quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs. How well your lungs put...
- Tips to help prevent falls and injuries for older adults and people who have had a stroke or have multiple sclerosis or osteoporosis. Covers taking care of your health and making changes in your home. Covers preventing falls in the bathroom and outdoors.
- Policy changes are crucial for better opioid addiction treatment.
- Kaiser Permanente increases access to mental health services in Southern California.
- What are panic attacks and panic disorder? A panic attack is a sudden, intense fear or anxiety. It may make you short of breath or dizzy or make your heart pound. You may feel out of control. Some people believe that they're having a heart attack or are about to die. An attack usually lasts from 5 to 20 minutes. But it...
- Behavioral health consultants can provide a better understanding of often confusing behaviors and emotions — for both kids and their parents.
- Covers the four courses of MS: relapsing-remitting, secondary progressive, primary progressive, and progressive relapse. Discusses early and advanced symptoms. Also covers complications. Discusses diagnosis and treatment. Includes info on pregnancy and MS.
- Kaiser Permanente supports the ballot measure to expand and improve mental health care and addiction services statewide.
- What is child abuse and neglect? Child abuse means doing something that hurts a child. Neglect means not giving or doing something that a child needs. There are different types of abuse and neglect. Physical abuse. This includes hitting, kicking, shaking, pinching, and burning. It may leave bruises, cuts, or other marks...
- The Kaiser Permanente Colorado Health Action Summit gathered nonprofits, school officials, and policymakers.
- Looks at illness that causes extreme mood swings, ranging from mania (feeling overly energetic) to depression. Also called manic-depressive disorder. Covers treatment with counseling and medicines like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants.
- We hire the best people to do their best work and it shows. Their energy, expertise, innovation, and passion help us transform health and health care.
- The investments we’ve made over the last several years have resulted in significant improvements in access for our members.
- The 2023 Kaiser Permanente Southern California Community Health County Snapshots highlight our commitment to fostering healthier communities.
- Kaiser Permanente is committed to public policies that ensure all Americans have access to high-quality, affordable health care.
- The health care industry is responsible for 8% to 10% of harmful emissions in the United States.
- Prescription drugs are unaffordable for millions of people. With the right policy solutions, we can get back on the path to affordability.
- Discusses herniated disc, which is also called a slipped or ruptured disc. Covers symptoms like back pain, numbness, and weakness. Looks at sciatica and bulging disc. Discusses nonsurgical and surgical treatment options. Offers prevention tips.
- A young Kaiser Permanente member speaks up to gain the mental health support she needs with the help of a model called feedback informed care.
- What is social anxiety disorder? Social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) is a condition in which a person is extremely anxious about what they will say or do in front of other people. This includes public speaking and day-to-day social situations. But it's more than just being shy or nervous before public...
- To help develop talented, diverse community leaders, Kaiser Permanente and the American Public Health Association award 13 paid fellowships.
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