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- 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...
- Branden Turner, MD, and James Zamora, MD, connect with young people by sharing personal stories and facilitating discussions focused on physical and mental health.
- Health Article description.Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part of the immune system. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment.
- With the right policies and partnerships, artificial intelligence can lead to higher-quality, more equitable care.
- Health Article description.Neck pain is pain that can occur anywhere in your neck, from the bottom of your head to the top of your shoulders. The pain can spread to your upper back or arms. It may limit how much you can move your head and neck. Neck pain is common,
- Henry J. Kaiser's commitment to the diverse workforce on the home front represents timeless American values.
- Health Article description.Lung function tests check to see how well your lungs work. The tests can find lung problems, measure how serious they are, and check to see how well treatment for a lung disease is working. The tests look at: How much air your lungs can hold. How...
- We offer housing-related legal help to prevent evictions and remove barriers to good health.
- Health Article description.What is child abuse and neglect? Child abuse means doing something that hurts a child. Neglect means not giving or doing something that a child needs. There are different types of abuse and neglect. Physical abuse. This includes hitting, kicking, shaking, pinching, and burning. It may leave bruises, cuts, or other marks...
- A statement from chair and chief executive Greg A. Adams on the importance of this recently passed legislation.
- 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.
- Steady employment can improve a person's health and well-being. Our new partnership connects young people to in-demand jobs.
- Health Article description.Covers the four courses of MS: relapsing-remitting, secondary progressive, primary progressive, and progressive relapse. Discusses early and advanced symptoms. Also covers complications. Discusses diagnosis and treatment. Includes info on pregnancy and MS.
- A statement from chair and chief executive officer Greg A. Adams.
- 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.
- Making key pandemic-era telehealth policies permanent and ensuring more people have reliable internet access will improve health outcomes for all.
- At Kaiser Permanente, we educate future clinicians and offer programs that bring new health care professionals into our communities. We urge policymakers to take action to grow the health care workforce.
- CityHealth’s 2023 Annual Policy Assessment awards cities for their policies to improve health and address key issues like affordable housing and green space in communities.
- 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.
- With the COVID-19 public health emergency ending, states, community organizations, and health plans should partner to help people maintain Medicaid and other coverage.
- The Kaiser Permanente Community Support Hub can help members find community resources to address their total health.
- Health Article description.Covers causes and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Looks at treatment with medicine, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Discusses things you can do at home to relieve your symptoms and help control the disease. Includes importance of regular checkups.
- Kaiser Permanente is actively partnering to expand the physician career pipeline and support the next generation of medical professionals.
- Health care leaders and policymakers should each play their part to help eliminate health disparities.
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