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Back to Health Dashboard- Better public policies can help address the challenges. We encourage policymakers to focus on 4 key areas.
- 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.
- With the right policies and partnerships, artificial intelligence can lead to higher-quality, more equitable care.
- Kaiser Permanente supports education and career opportunities for students with low incomes who aspire to be health care professionals.
- Health Article description.Covers the causes and symptoms of low back pain. Looks at treatment with rest, over-the-counter pain medicine, and heating pads. Includes steps to prevent low back pain from returning, such as practicing good posture and getting regular exercise.
- Kaiser Permanente has your health care covered when you travel. Discover out-of-area health coverage outside of Washington and plan today.
- Traveling safely with diabetes
- Health Article description.Amazing changes are happening in your newborn's development. Babies' brains develop quickly, as they begin to think, learn, and remember. Newborns listen to and learn the sounds of language. They can communicate with sounds and facial expressions.
- Advanced medical science improves patient outcomes. We urge lawmakers to continue providing full support for research funding and the agencies that lead research.
- 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...
- If COVID-19 lasts for weeks or longer, it may be long-term COVID-19. Learn about symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, shortness of breath, and "brain fog."
- Explore Kaiser Permanente's coverage for members going to college. Plan ahead to prioritize your well-being while you're away from home.
- 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.
- Actions policymakers can take to grow and diversify the mental health care workforce.
- 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.
- Explore Kaiser Permanente's health coverage for travel emergencies. Discover Washington members' care and prescription options and plan today.
- 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...
- Timely screenings save lives and lower costs, but millions of people miss out without insurance. Lawmakers can act to make coverage more affordable and accessible.
- 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...
- You will need some time to recover after giving birth. Find out what to expect as you recover in the hospital and after you go home with baby.You will need some time to recover after giving birth. Find out what to expect as you recover in the hospital and after you go home with baby.
- Health Article description.A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body. During the test, you lie on a table that is attached to the CT scanner, which is a large doughnut-shaped machine. The CT scanner sends X-ray pulses through the body. Each pulse lasts less than a second and takes a...
- Poor air quality can worsen asthma and affect daily life. We support programs that help people manage symptoms and make informed choices.
- Health Article description.An environmental illness can occur when you are exposed to chemicals, fumes, pollution, allergens, viruses, or toxins or physical hazards found in the environment. These health hazards may be found where you live, work, or play. Maybe you have...
- When clinicians can practice across state lines, more people can get the care they need. We urge policymakers to support interstate licensure compacts.
- Health Article description.Explains what breastfeeding is, benefits, how to plan for it, and how often to breastfeed. Includes step-by-step instructions. Covers common problems and when to call for help.
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