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Back to Health Dashboard- Bereavement support when a loved one dies. Get help with what to do, how to cancel their health coverage, and enroll dependents in a new plan.
- Health Article description.Chikungunya (say "chick-un-GOON-ya") is a viral infection spread to humans by mosquitoes. You're more likely to get this infection if you travel to parts of the world where it's more common. This includes parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia, and...
- We personalize cancer care for each patient using advanced treatments, technologies, and clinical trials.
- Health Article description.What is anorexia? Anorexia is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia usually have a very low body weight because of an intense fear of gaining weight. They may not eat enough food because of this fear. Some people with anorexia make themselves vomit to avoid weight gain. Sometimes they exercise too much...
- A potential cancer diagnosis can be life-altering. Kaiser Permanente uses the most advanced tools available to diagnose and treat cancer as soon as possible.
- Health Article description.Briefly discusses various sleep problems of those 12 and older. Covers insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Staying healthy physically, mentally, and emotionally is vital to surviving cancer. Kaiser Permanente cares for the whole you at every step of recovery.
- Health Article description.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...
- Kaiser Permanente is one of 46 National Cancer Institute (NCI) community research centers. Learn about our current cancer research and clinical trials.
- Health Article description.Bullying is acting in ways that scare or harm another person. Kids who bully usually pick on someone who is weaker or more alone, and they repeat the actions over and over. Bullying can happen at school, on the bus, in the neighborhood, by text, or online. Using technology to bully is called cyberbullying. The types of...
- Health Article description.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.
- What’s the difference between the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19? Learn about respiratory infections and how to prevent and treat them.
- Health Article description.Discusses symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and teens. Covers frequent and extreme mood swings ranging from being overly energetic to depression. Covers treatment with counseling and medicines.
- 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...
- See how our skilled cardiologists treat heart attacks, heart failure, and other cardiac events — and how they help members manage their heart health.
- Health Article description.Covers causes and symptoms of postpartum depression that can occur in the first months after childbirth. Includes treatment with counseling and antidepressant medicines. Covers thoughts of suicide.
- Recover from heart surgery with cardiac rehab and lifestyle support. Learn how to heal your heart and manage your risk factors with Kaiser Permanente.
- Health Article description.A cesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) in your belly and uterus. It's often called a C-section. Sometimes a C-section is needed for the safety of you or your baby. In most cases, doctors do a C-section because of...
- Select someone to speak on your behalf. A health care agent is the person you choose to make decisions about medical care for you.
- Health Article description.Warning signs of suicide in children and teens include: Talking about suicide or wanting to die or disappear. Talking, writing, or drawing about death. Giving away belongings. Withdrawing from friends and family. Being angry or hostile. Doing risky...
- Should you become unable to communicate decisions about your care, your doctors and advocates will need guidance. Decide and document your choices now.
- Health Article description.Warning signs of suicide in adults include: Talking or writing about wanting to die or to hurt or kill themselves or someone else. Saying they feel hopeless, trapped, without purpose, in pain, or like they're a burden to others. Looking for ways to...
- This legal document lets you specify your health care preferences in advance and choose someone to act for you in case you're ever unable to communicate.
- Health Article description.Covers causes and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Looks at how treatment can help and steps you can take. Discusses most effective treatments—counseling and antidepressant medicines. Includes stories from others in their own words.
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