The U.S. urgently needs more mental health professionals. Learn how we're helping therapists join the workforce through our Mental Health Scholars Academy in Calif. & the rollout of post-master’s clinical training opportunities in the communities we serve. Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more
Many of us have #FourthOfJuly plans to fire up the grill, cool off at the beach, or spend quality time with families and friends. Here are 5 tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe and celebrate our Independence.
Congratulations to our 29 hospitals named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Maternity Hospitals list for 2024 for their compassionate care for parents and their babies during the entire maternity journey, including the months after childbirth. 🔗 en bio
Extreme heat is highly dangerous to your health. Take heat warnings seriously and protect yourself during these extreme heat events. To learn more about how to protect yourself and your family during this heat wave, visit the 🔗 in bio.
In recent years, turmeric supplements have been known to cause acute liver injury in some people. “While it may not be necessary to avoid turmeric supplements altogether, it is important for patients to inform their doctors of their use so that monitoring can be done, if needed,” said Angeline Liu, gastroenterologist with Kaiser Permanente in southern California, via Washington Post: 🔗 in bio.
Did you know you can refill prescriptions in seconds through text? Simply respond directly to a text message refill reminder on your phone and a KP pharmacist will get started on your order. Learn more: 🔗 in bio
Our 5-year survival rates for breast, colorectal, and lung cancers are higher than national averages. What’s more, there are no differences among racial and ethnic groups in how we screen for or deliver treatment for these cancers: 🔗 in bio #CancerSurvivorsMonth
There’s a heat warning across much of the country today. Extreme heat is a serious risk to your health, increasing the potential for dehydration, heat stroke, and heart attack. Everyone is at risk, but some people are at higher risk. Simple precautions make a big difference – be heat smart:
🚰 Drink plenty of water
🎽 Wear loose clothing
🏡 Limit your time outdoors
To learn more about how to protect yourself and your family during a heat wave, visit kp.org/climateevents (🔗 in bio).
Is it too hot in your kitchen? Soaring temperatures can sap anyone’s interest in cooking. Here are ideas for healthy meals if you can’t stand the heat in your kitchen: 🔗 in bio.
Many men feel a stigma talking about common health conditions such as colon cancer and high blood pressure. But by knowing the warning signs and having regular checkups, they can catch problems early and prevent them from getting worse. 🔗 in bio #MensHealthMonth
Today we join our employees, physicians, members, and communities in honoring #Juneteenth , the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is a day for reflection, honoring Black resistance and resilience, and recommitting ourselves to the ongoing pursuit of equity and inclusion for all. We’re proud that Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc) recently named us to its Top 50 Hall of Fame for the 7th consecutive year for our diversity and inclusion practices: 🔗 in bio.
After graduation, what’s next for the inaugural class of @kpmedschool ? “I’m excited to become an LGBTQ-inclusive primary care physician. I’m going to ensure the health needs of my community get the attention they deserve,” said Bennett Gosiker, class of 2024 graduate. Learn more about what the first graduation class has achieved and what’s on the horizon: 🔗 in bio. #Pride
