Your Optimal Ergonomic Health at Home
It can be easy to overlook your ergonomic health when working from home, but a few simple steps can prevent injury and optimize efficiency and productivity.
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Overwhelmed by Bad News? Hit the Pause Button
Yener Balan, MD, Kaiser Permanente Northern California executive director of Behavioral Health, offers insight on how to maintain your mental health, talk to children, and support colleagues during times of unrelenting bad news.
The Graceful Move to Reduce Elder Falls
Kaiser Permanente and the Sacramento Ballet are partnering on a class designed to decrease seniors’ risk of falling.
Don’t Second Guess the Flu Season
After influenza B hit schoolchildren hard this fall, 2 strains of influenza A may make this flu season among the worst in a decade. Don’t chance it: Get your flu shot.
Understanding Glaucoma
In observance of National Glaucoma Awareness Month, learn about this leading cause of blindness for people over age 60.
Top 3 Holiday Hazards to Avoid
The holidays can present many hazards due to decorating and activities. Hear from a Kaiser Permanente trauma surgeon about the most common holiday hazards and simple preventive steps that can help keep you safe this season.
Partnership Combines Health and Education
Kaiser Permanente is helping launch a second campus of The Primary School in Hayward.
About COPD
In observance of National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness month, learn about this common lung disease, affecting around 8.5 million Americans a year.
There’s Still Time to Get the Flu Shot
Holidays, cold weather, and indoor activity are prime factors for getting the flu virus.
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.