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Back to Health Dashboard- Experiencing the Kaiser Permanente health plan led labor unions to support and promote the health plan after World War II for accessible and preventive care.
- Kaiser Permanente addresses the Supreme Court decision on LGBTQIA+ protections and reaffirms our commitment to equity.
- Health Article description.Vaccines help keep you and your child from getting certain diseases that are spread from person to person (infectious diseases). They also help reduce the spread of a disease and prevent a sudden outbreak of the disease, which is called an epidemic.
- We’re partnering on 3 initiatives to strengthen public health in the United States.
- Health Article description.Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription. This doesn't mean that OTC medicines are harmless. Like prescription medicines, OTCs can be very dangerous for children if not taken the right way. Be sure...
- New climate collaborative with BSR announced at joint Kaiser Permanente and World Economic Forum speaker series.
- Health Article description.Information on type 2 diabetes. Describes how insulin is made and used by the body. Describes symptoms and how type 2 is treated. Provides info on blood sugar (glucose) levels. Discusses obesity's role in type 2 diabetes. Discusses exercise and diet.
- Henry J. Kaiser's commitment to the diverse workforce on the home front represents timeless American values.
- Health Article description.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to relieve pain and fever and to reduce swelling and inflammation caused by injury or diseases such as arthritis. Aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naproxen are commonly used NSAIDs. NSAIDs may cause side effects. The most common are stomach upset, heartburn, and...
- Fair360 names Kaiser Permanente to its Top 50 Hall of Fame for the seventh year in a row.
- Health Article description.Severe dehydration means: Your mouth and eyes may be extremely dry. You may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours. You may not feel alert or be able to think clearly. You may be too weak or dizzy to stand. You may pass out. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency and requires emergency treatment. Call or other...
- Kaiser Permanente is confronting future health care staffing challenges by reaching out to our next generation.
- Health Article description.Covers causes and symptoms of high blood pressure. Explains systolic and diastolic pressure numbers. Looks at treatment and prevention steps. Includes risks of untreated high blood pressure such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
- Harold Willson, an employee, and an advocate for accessible transportation, helped make public transportation usable for the physically disabled.
- Health Article description.Looks at depression in children and teens. Covers symptoms like anxiety, headaches, sleep problems, and lack of energy. Discusses treatment with therapy and medicines. Covers warning signs of suicide.
- 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.Includes causes and symptoms of heart disease. Looks at cholesterol, hypertension, and risk of heart attack. Covers diet, physical activity, and treatment with medicines, angioplasty, and bypass surgery. Includes how to help prevent heart disease.
- Co-founder Dr. Sidney Garfield makes history by signing the first nurse contract with the Nurses' Guild.
- A statement from chair and chief executive officer Greg A. Adams.
- Health Article description.Covers causes and symptoms of asthma in teens and adults. Includes info on avoiding triggers and treating attacks. Looks at treatment with controller medicine. Covers delivery systems that include metered-dose and dry powder inhalers and nebulizers.
- Kaiser Permanente physicians and medical students provide medical exams for athletes.
- Health Article description.Anesthesia is a way to control pain using anesthetic medicine. General anesthesia, which can be injected into a vein or inhaled, affects the entire body and makes the person unconscious. A person under general anesthesia is completely unaware of what is going on and does not feel pain during the surgery or procedure...
- 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.What is alcohol use disorder? Alcohol use disorder means that a person drinks alcohol even though it causes harm to themselves or others. It can range from mild to severe. People with this disorder may find it hard to control their alcohol use. Over time, drinking too much alcohol may cause health problems, like liver...
- Kaiser Permanente mobile health vehicles brought care to people, closing gaps in access.
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