Study Finds Link Between Childhood Obesity and Gallstones
A study published this week in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition indicates that overweight and obese children are…
Breastfeeding Info Straight From the Experts: Join the Tweetchat
In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, MomsRising (@MomsRising) and Kaiser Permanente (@KPThrive) and are hosting a tweetchat tomorrow—Thursday, August 23,…
Supporting the Total Health of Our Communities
A significant part of total health is the overall health and well being of our communities, and we try to…
Connecting People to a Healthy Future with Kaiser Permanente CIO Philip Fasano
Regular readers of this blog may remember when we covered the NASA mHealth workshop held in June at the Center…
Engaging Employees for Better Health and Well-Being
When we consider that most of us spend more than 2,000 hours each year at our jobs, workplace health suddenly…
It’s National Farmers Market Week: Celebrate Locally!
What better time to celebrate the growth of farmers markets than a warm day in August, when fresh corn, tomatoes…
Project ECHO: Expanding Access to Specialty Health Care
As readers of the blog know, we are big on highlighting innovations in health. When we hear of programs and…
Robust Personal Health Records Attract Patients
We often cover topics about connectivity, and today, we have a significant milestone coming out of Kaiser Permanente in the…
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Babies and Moms: Ask an Expert
Information is power, especially when it comes to good health. A new ongoing program being launched by Kaiser Permanente aims…
Sun Safety and Protection with Jeffrey Benabio, MD
For many people, the summer months mean more time outdoors. As we enjoy the warmer weather, it’s important to keep…