All posts with topic: State of Health
Friday, February 19, 2010
Dispatches from Haiti
Since the devastating earthquake in Haiti, a number of Kaiser Permanente physicians and nurses who are trained in disaster relief have been on the front lines, helping in every way possible.
Many of our caregivers are sharing their moving, firsthand stories on the blog “Dispatches from Haiti.” Visit the [...]
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subjects: community, community service, disaster relief, volunteering
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Haiti relief efforts include team from Kaiser Permanente
Some Kaiser Permanente physicians and nurses who are trained in disaster relief have arrived in Haiti to provide first-hand help. They’re sharing their stories and photos from the field on their blog, “Dispatches from Haiti.”
How you can help
In addition to volunteering your time locally, financial contributions are a good way [...]
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subjects: health-care-crisis
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
The correlation between belly fat and dementia
A 2008 study in the journal Neurology found that having a few extra pounds around your belly in midlife can increase your chances of suffering from dementia later in life.
The study, led by Rachel Whitmer, PhD, uncovered the following key findings:
People who were overweight and had a large belly were [...]
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subjects: diet, disease-prevention, weight loss
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Electronic health records save patients time and money
One of the most radical ways to reform health care is probably the least controversial.
Electronic health records are saving both time and money while revolutionizing and improving the way we treat you when you need care. Following are just some of the benefits of electronic health records:
Efficiency
• Diagnosis and treatment [...]
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subjects: health-care-system, health-technology
