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- Health Article description.Many people worry about going to the dentist. You may be very nervous and may actually feel sick to your stomach. Some people become so nervous that they just don't go to the dentist. But this can lead to serious problems, including infected gums...
- She is the oldest national park ranger in the country with a legacy of representing Black shipyard workers on the home front.
- Health Article description.Bed-wetting is accidental urination during sleep. Children learn bladder control at different ages. Children younger than 4 often wet their beds or clothes because they can't yet control their bladders. But by age 5 or 6, most children can stay dry...
- 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.
- Health Article description.If you have injuries, health problems, or other reasons that may make it easy for you to fall at home, it is a good idea to learn how to get up safely after a fall. Learning how to get up correctly can help you avoid making an injury worse. Also, knowing what to do if you cannot get up can help you stay safe until help...
- Kaiser Permanente physicians and medical students provide medical exams for athletes.
- The health care industry is responsible for 8% to 10% of harmful emissions in the United States.
- A new location-based vaccine strategy by Kaiser Permanente was successful in addressing COVID-19 vaccination disparities among underserved communities.
- The founder of the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center dedicated 30 years to empowering Watts through service, education, and advocacy.
- Health Article description.Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing device called a bronchoscope. During a bronchoscopy, your doctor will examine your throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways. This procedure may be...
- Steady employment can improve a person's health and well-being. Our new partnership connects young people to in-demand jobs.
- Health Article description.Good posture and good body mechanics can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles. If your headaches seem to be related to tension in this area, maintaining good posture during daily activities may help prevent headaches. Use good body mechanics all the time, not just when you have a headache...
- Groundbreaking male students diversify the Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing for the first time.
- Health Article description.You can help protect the person in your care by making the home safe. Here are some general tips for how to lower the chance of getting injured in the home. Pad sharp corners on furniture and counter tops. Keep objects that are used often within...
- With the right strategies and public policies, we can strengthen our nation’s health system by focusing on this critical part of the workforce.
- Kaiser Permanente addresses the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in higher education and reaffirms our commitment to equity.
- Bill Coggins, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967, wins the 2024 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award.
- Health Article description.Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease. You may take quick, short breaths. Breathing this way makes it harder to get air into your lungs. Learning new ways to...
- The Kaiser Permanente Southern California 2022 Community Health Snapshot shows our dedication to building healthier communities.
- Health Article description.A sink bath, or basin bath, can be a safe choice for a person who can't move around or walk much. And it's a good time to check their skin for sores or rashes. The person may want a sink bath every day or a few times a week. Their hair may not need to be washed every time. If you can, try to let the person choose when...
- Our approaches ensure effectiveness and safety, and drive cost savings. We encourage lawmakers to look to our successes to see what’s possible.
- Health Article description.Testicular exam and testicular self-exam are two ways to find lumps or other problems in the testicles. The two testicles, or testes, are the male sex organs. They are located in the scrotum, a pouch below the penis. The testicles make sperm and the male hormone testosterone. Each testicle is about the size and shape of...
- She served as a role model and inspiration to the women physicians and Asian American physicians and Kaiser Permanente employees who would follow.
- Aligning care and coverage can reduce friction, improve access, and preserve appropriate clinical oversight.
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