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Back to Health Dashboard- Health Article description.As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to damage. The chance of skin damage is higher for people who can't move much, or who spend most of their time in bed or in a wheelchair. The skin can develop rashes and sores, especially pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). These injuries are...
- The 2025 Community and Social Health Snapshot shows how we're helping people get care, food, housing, and other support.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to get the HPV vaccine. Explains the vaccination process. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Health Article description.Guides you through treatment choices for lumbar spinal stenosis. Covers tests used to diagnose and guide treatment. Discusses treatment with medicines, lifestyle changes, physical therapy, or surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Explains symptoms and discusses several types of surgeries used for different symptoms. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- “We managed to ultimately break through that barrier.” — Kaiser Permanente LGBT employee and activist Ellen Leonard
- Health Article description.Guides you through decision to have bypass surgery. Covers other treatment options. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- A statement of support from Kaiser Permanente chair and CEO Greg A. Adams on changes to the public charge rule.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have a PSA test to check for prostate cancer. Includes what PSA results tell you and what they do not. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
- The program helps people have more good days and live independently. Policymakers should take steps to expand it.
- Health Article description.Print this form and fill in the following information if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I want addressed during this appointment? Do I have any new symptoms? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, include how long I have had them and what helps relieve them. If I...
- Health Article description.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.
- Kevin L. Hart wins the 2025 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award for helping community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care.
- Health Article description.Guides you through testing and treatment choices if you're at high risk for breast cancer. Covers extra checkups, medicines, and surgery. Lists reasons for and against for each option. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- The Achievable Foundation recognized Kaiser Permanente for its work to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. Includes pros such as diagnosis that can lead to treatment. Also offers cons such as cost. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have your child get the HPV vaccine. Explains the vaccination process and includes tips on how to talk to your child about HPV. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to take shots for insect sting allergies. Describes different types of allergic reactions. Includes how allergy shots work. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- National Voter Registration Day aims to register eligible voters and ensure full representation.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have surgery for an umbilical hernia. Describes symptoms of an umbilical hernia and when they normally occur. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Health Article description.Guides people not already diagnosed with coronary artery disease through decision to take statin medicine to lower risk of heart attack or stroke. Covers cholesterol and other risk factors. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- The organization is providing a $25 million grant and the loan of a $7 million modular building to address an emergency care capacity shortage.
- Health Article description.Guides you through the decision to use epidural corticosteroid shots to relieve back pain. Explains risks and benefits of epidural steroid shots. Compares steroid shots with other treatment for back pain.
- Health Article description.Guides through decision to have surgery for sleep apnea. Discusses problems like depression and high blood pressure associated with lack of treatment. Covers alternatives to surgery. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
- Kari Cordero wins the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award for her work supporting people who’ve experienced abuse.
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