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Nurses Are Awesome

May 11, 2018

  At the Center for Total Health, we think the world of nurses and the outstanding work they do every day to make lives better. To help celebrate Nurses Week, some very important experts were asked to tell us what…

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Celebrating America’s Nurses

May 11, 2018

Leaders, clinicians, advocates, scientists. These are just some of the roles that today’s nurses play. As we celebrate Nurses Week 2018 from May 6 to 12, the people of Kaiser Permanente give heartfelt thanks to America’s nurses — especially the…

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Reflections on High Drug Pricing in America: Where We Are and Where We’re Headed

May 3, 2018

Consider the following results from a recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll on prescription drugs: 58 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug — and a quarter of Americans take four or more. 80 percent of Americans say…

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April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month

April 19, 2018

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and the Testicular Cancer Foundation wants to raise awareness for the most commonly diagnosed cancer in males aged 15-34. They’re also looking to encourage men to be more on top of and open about their health.   When it comes…

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Proud to Host National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention

March 16, 2018

For the third year in a row, Kaiser Permanente hosted the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention's Executive Committee. The Alliance is the public-private partnership advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention of the office of the U.S. Surgeon General.…

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Real-world Challenge Helps High School Students Explore Health Care Pathways

March 9, 2018

Solving for X may be the goal for a math test, but not a necessarily the question we encounter in the health care arena. Kaiser Permanente makes financial and qualitative decisions every day that affect the lives of our 11.8 million…

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Solving Critical Issues for the Aging Population and Redefining the Aging Experience

March 8, 2018

Here at the Center for Total Health, life can sometimes be challenging for Leo and Rosemary – two elderly personas we use at the center to talk about programs around the country focusing on “aging in place.” Leo shows signs of cognitive…

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Patient-Based Simulation Education for Heart Failure Patients

February 5, 2018

Heart failure is a growing problem in the U.S., with over a million hospitalizations, skyrocketing costs, and pressures to improve care. While many treatment options exist, heart failure is complex and we know that treating patients with medications, devices, and…

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Shattering Myths about Drug and Alcohol Abuse with Facts

January 29, 2018

Teenagers and young adults often receive a great deal of misinformation about drug and alcohol misuse from popular culture, the Internet, TV, movies, contemporary music, and social media. Each year, on average, 4,358 young people under the age of 21…

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Staying on Track with New Year’s Resolutions

January 23, 2018

2018 is in full swing and that means we all are in the midst of keeping those resolutions for the new year. While maintaining resolutions, such as eating healthier and exercising more, can at times be a daunting task, especially…

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