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Back to Health Dashboard- Health Article description.A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test uses a radioactive tracer and a special probe to measure how much tracer the thyroid gland absorbs from the blood. The test can show how much tracer is absorbed by the thyroid gland. The RAIU test often is...
- At Kaiser Permanente, we educate future clinicians and offer programs that bring new health care professionals into our communities. We urge policymakers to take action to grow the health care workforce.
- Health Article description.Discusses use of radiation therapy to kill cancer cells or control cancer pain. Covers brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy, two ways radiation is delivered. Discusses risks and side effects.
- See full profile of Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital, Seattle, WA for phone number, hours, departments and servicesFind details about the facilities where Kaiser Permanente health care is provided. Details include addresses, phone numbers, emergency and urgent care, pharmacy, hours, and directions.
- Health Article description.A thyroid scan uses a radioactive tracer and a special camera to measure how much tracer the thyroid gland absorbs from the blood. The tracer can be swallowed or can be injected into a vein. It travels through your body, giving off radiation signals.
- Kaiser Permanente and Maui Economic Development Board showcase opportunities in health care.
- Health Article description.External beam radiation therapy uses doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. A beam of radiation is aimed at the tumor from outside the body. This treatment is given to most people with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving...
- Health Article description.A cardiac blood pool scan shows how well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. During this test, a small amount of a radioactive substance called a tracer is injected into a vein. A gamma camera detects the radioactive material as...
- Rebuilt Oakland Medical Center to open for business.
- Health Article description.An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray test that provides pictures of the kidneys, the bladder, the ureters, and the urethra ( urinary tract). An IVP can show the size, shape, and position of the urinary tract, and it can evaluate the collecting system inside the kidneys. During IVP, a dye called contrast material...
- Kaiser Permanente in Antelope Valley partnered with high schools to give students hands-on experience in health care.
- Health Article description.A cardiac perfusion scan measures the amount of blood in your heart muscle at rest and after it has been stressed. It is often done to find out what may be causing symptoms like angina (such as chest pain or pressure). It may be done after a heart...
- The new medical center in San Diego County expands access and care for Kaiser Permanente members, with state-of-the-art technology and environmentally friendly design.
- Health Article description.Radiation oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in using radiation therapy to treat people who have cancer. Most people are referred to a radiation oncologist by their primary doctors after a diagnosis of cancer. And they see the radiation oncologist at his or her office or in a hospital or extended-care...
- Copay vs. coinsurance. Deductible. Out-of-pocket costs. These are all common health care terms. Understanding how much health insurance costs can help you choose the right plan for your needs.
- Health Article description.An angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera (fluoroscopy) to take pictures of the blood flow in the blood vessels of the lung. During an angiogram, a thin tube called a catheter is placed into a femoral blood vessel...
- View a list of all departments at Kaiser Permanente's Capitol Hill Main Building
- At Kaiser Permanente we invest in and get involved in Colorado so we can improve community health and vitality.
- See full profile of Tacoma Medical Center, Tacoma, WA for phone number, hours, departments and servicesFind details about the facilities where Kaiser Permanente health care is provided. Details include addresses, phone numbers, emergency and urgent care, pharmacy, hours, and directions.
- See full profile of Silverdale Medical Center, Silverdale, WA for phone number, hours, departments and servicesFind details about the facilities where Kaiser Permanente health care is provided. Details include addresses, phone numbers, emergency and urgent care, pharmacy, hours, and directions.
- View a list of all departments at Kaiser Permanente's Riverfront Medical Center
- View a list of all departments at Kaiser Permanente's Bellevue Medical Center
- View a list of all departments at Kaiser Permanente's Tacoma Medical Center
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