Alarming Rise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Infections reach epidemic levels, highlighting the importance of testing and treatment. The numbers of sexually transmitted diseases in California are…
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Protecting Lives through Newborn Screening
For 50 years, the California Newborn Screening Program has been Kaiser Permanente’s early warning system that helps protect its youngest patients from treatable genetic diseases.
A Commitment to Excellence in Thoracic Surgery
Kaiser Permanente Northern California centers dedicated to thoracic surgery increase surgical expertise and reduce complications and length of hospital stays.
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.
Preventing Colon Cancer in Latino Members
Colon cancer screening rates are traditionally lower in the Latino community, but Kaiser Permanente is changing that.
Kaiser Permanente Successfully Screens for Colorectal Cancer
A new study by Douglas Corley, MD, PhD, (pictured) and colleagues shows that stool tests are highly sensitive to finding…
Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer expert Susan Kutner, MD, talks about Kaiser Permanente’s pioneering work to prevent breast cancer — and to detect…