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- Medicaid waivers provide momentum, but getting food to people with medically specific nutritional needs or food and housing instability requires many organizations.
- What is bad breath? Everybody has bad breath from time to time, especially first thing in the morning. Saliva has a cleaning action that helps reduce or get rid of bad breath. When you have less saliva, bacteria can grow, causing bad breath. The flow of saliva almost stops during sleep. Many other things can cause bad...
- Medicare beneficiaries deserve high-quality care, high levels of satisfaction, and manageable costs. Kaiser Permanente’s integrated care model can help achieve these goals.
- Covers symptoms and causes of gum disease (also called gingivitis, periodontitis, or periodontal disease). Covers what increases your risk. Discusses home treatment. Covers treatment with medicines, root planing and scaling, and surgery.
- Discusses temporomandibular disorders (TMD, TMJ). Describes symptoms, including problems with jaw movement, pain in and around the jaw joints, and headaches caused by bruxism. Discusses treatment with occlusal splints. Offers home treatment tips.
- From Virginia to Maryland to Washington, D.C., Kaiser Permanente is committed to public policies that ensure access to high-quality, affordable health care.
- What is mitral valve regurgitation? Mitral valve regurgitation is a problem that happens when the mitral valve does not close tightly enough. The closed valve lets blood leak (regurgitate) from the lower chamber of the heart back into the upper chamber. Your heart has to work harder to pump this extra blood. Primary...
- Find comprehensive and affordable healthcare coverage for adults or households with Kaiser Permanente's Individual & Family Health Insurance options.
- Answers questions about organ transplants. Covers becoming an organ donor and getting on a waiting list. Covers tests used to see if you'd be a good candidate. Looks at medicines that you might take after a transplant. Offers tips for staying healthy.
- Kaiser Permanente of Colorado is committed to providing programs that facilitate access to care for vulnerable populations.
- Weaning is the process of switching your baby from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding, or from a breast or bottle to a cup or solid foods. Weaning usually works best when it is done gradually over several weeks, months, or even longer. There is no right or wrong time to wean. It depends on how ready you and your baby are...
- Kaiser Permanente's drug formulary is a list of medications that are usually covered under a member's medical coverage agreement.
- As a nonprofit health care provider, Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest is dedicated to caring for the health needs of our communities and addressing the social and environmental factors that create barriers to health.
- Find out how the 4 parts of Medicare work, what medical expenses they each cover, and the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
- What is oral cancer? Oral cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in any part of the mouth or lips. Most oral cancers start in the lining of the lips or mouth where you have thin, flat cells called squamous cells. This type of cancer may also be called oral cavity cancer or oropharyngeal cancer. What puts you at risk...
- If your 65th birthday is coming up, it’s time to think about Medicare. Enrolling is a multistep process — learn important deadlines and what to expect.
- What are energy drinks? Energy drinks are drinks that claim to improve energy. Their main ingredient is caffeine. They usually contain sugar, which adds calories. They also may contain guarana plant extract (which is similar to caffeine), taurine (an amino acid), and vitamins. Are energy drinks safe for adults? The main...
- High deductible health plans (HDHPs) offer attractive features, but it's important to understand them fully. Learn more with Kaiser Permanente.
- Provides questions to help you learn why you use tobacco. Discusses the benefits of quitting and offers strategies for quitting. Explains nicotine dependence and offers link to info on nicotine replacement therapy.
- Medicare Advantage can offer more than Original Medicare alone. We can help you find a Medicare Advantage plan that fits your needs.
- Briefly discusses common causes of minor and serious facial injuries. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
- Look up clear definitions of common terms you will encounter while looking for a Family and Individual Health Plan.
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