National Efforts to Prevent Suicide
In late October, leaders from transportation, media, entertainment, law enforcement, technology, healthcare and other industries convened at Kaiser Permanente’s Center…
Less Anxiety, More Convenience for Breast Cancer Screening with Quick Mammogram Results
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of the disease that claims the lives of…
Kaiser Permanente Recognizes and Addresses the Social Needs of Americans
A recent survey conducted by Kaiser Permanente (KP) finds that social needs—safe housing, balanced meals, transportation and social support—are not…
Save the Drama for Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
Kaiser Permanente uses art to inspire school staff and teachers to rise above professional burnout and help students who are…
Reducing Suicide Calls for Cross-Sector Collaboration
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) works with more than 250 national partners in reducing the annual…
Increasing Access to Birth Control Means More Than Just “The Pill”
More than half of all pregnancies, or nearly all teen pregnancies, in the United States are unplanned and limited access…
How a Domestic Violence Survivor Strengthens Athletic Communities Against Abuse
Gridiron Terminal hosts its’ third summit—Not on My Turf: Strengthening Athletic Communities Against Abuse—at the Center during October, domestic violence…
Strengthening America’s Mental Health Workforce Together
With more than 44 million Americans having a diagnosable mental health condition—56 percent of which do not receive treatment—taskforces unite…
How can health systems intervene to prevent firearm death?
Firearm-related injuries account for tens of thousands of premature deaths of adults and children each year, significantly increasing the burden…
Common Vision Problems To Look Out For As You Age
As you age, it's not unusual to experience changes in vision, most often beginning around age 40, when it becomes…