There’s Still Time to Get the Flu Shot
Holidays, cold weather, and indoor activity are prime factors for getting the flu virus.
Browsing: Total Health
Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
Smoke from wildfires creates unhealthy air. Everyone should follow basic precautions to stay healthy. People who have respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) need to be extra careful.
Know the Signs
The month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Know the signs someone is at risk and how you can respond.
Don’t Be a Flu Victim!
The flu vaccine is available to Kaiser Permanente members starting Sept. 21 through the season’s end.
Arming Against Alzheimer’s
A Kaiser Permanente Central Valley memory clinic medical director explains the disease and measures for lowering the risk factors — ranging from a healthy diet to exercising one’s mind.
Replicating a Model for Hispanic Mental Health
A Northern California mental health clinic for Spanish speaking members is expanding at Kaiser Permanente. Pictured, mental health therapist Alejandra Ledezma outside her Walnut Creek office.
Nursing Wisdom from a Mom and an MD
In observance of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, pediatrician Kate Land, MD, shares tips for how to get through the first few days of nursing a newborn.
Surfing for Life
Kaiser Permanente sponsored the 20th annual Kahuna Kupuna surf contest in Pacifica, California, for surfers over age 40. Pictured, Emily Flannagan performs a cross step maneuver on her long board in an early heat of the contest.
Hey Kid, Where’s Your Helmet?
In observance of National Youth Sports Week July 15-21, we spotlight skateboarding injury prevention and compare the injury rate to other popular youth sports.
Delivering Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Care
A mental health program called La Clínica at the Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center is providing care for the Hispanic community, which has its own set of values and traditions.
Understanding Group B Strep
In observance of Group B Strep Month, read about the bacteria that can cause complications during pregnancy and serious illness in newborns.
A Do It Yourself Approach to Men’s Health
When it comes to living a long life, there are a surprisingly high number of preventive measures men can take on their own — including simply visiting a doctor — to stave off deadly diseases.