Meeting Every Need at Huntington’s Disease Clinic
Audrey Weiand has seen 5 generations of her family threatened by the disease. But her multidisciplinary team at Kaiser Permanente has been there to help her live life to the fullest.
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Skills for Managing Chronic Pain
Using mindfulness skills, Kaiser Permanente Northern California members learn to relate to chronic pain in a new way. Pictured above,…
A Mindful Approach to Chronic Pain Management
Kaiser Permanente Northern California is helping people with chronic pain to reduce their use of opioids pain relievers and get on with their lives.
Be Good to Your Gut
Kaiser Permanente’s Jason Guardino, DO, MS, offers advice for keeping your stomach and digestive system happy and healthy.
A Life Saved After Valentine’s Day Heart Crisis
Liza Barnes experienced a life-threatening aortic dissection, which can start in any part of the aorta but in her case was just above the heart. It came on hard and quick. But equally fast care from Kaiser Permanente saved her life.
5 Tips for Empty Nesters
A child leaving home for the first time can cause parents feelings of both excitement and grief. Learn some tips…
Quick, Highly Skilled Care Saves Young Trauma Patient
A teenaged trauma patient and members of his Kaiser Permanente care team were recently honored during a special time out at a Sacramento Kings game as part of Kaiser Permanente’s partnership with the Kings.
Young Cancer Survivor Takes Center Court
Christopher Formaker is back to playing basketball after a rare and complex surgical procedure to rid his body of cancer.
Teen Is Back in the Saddle After Battling Cancer
Cancer cost teen Alex Henry her leg, but a fast diagnosis and coordinated care at Kaiser Permanente means she is…
Expert Neurological Care Saves Student’s Life
Cal State University student Joshua Chesbrough credits Kaiser Permanente Sacramento’s Neuroscience Center for his successful treatment and recovery from a rare and near-fatal brush with two blood clots at the base of his brain.
When It Comes to Cardiac Care, ‘Quick’ Counts
Kaiser Permanente member Larry Broussard (pictured) is back in the swing of things — thanks to a fast diagnosis and…
Treating the Emotional Wounds of Abuse
A Kaiser Permanente psychologist defines emotional abuse, shares how patients are being helped, and points out how public dialogue is…