Did you know your daily oral health habits can impact your heart health? That’s because plaque buildup on teeth can lead to bacteria entering the bloodstream, traveling throughout the body to the lungs, heart, and arteries. Maintaining oral hygiene is emerging as a key factor in preventing cardiovascular diseases. Read More

Kaiser Permanente supports the San Francisco Ballet in bringing regular dance-inspired movement classes to people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more >>… Read More

Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) is taking action to help people affected by the wildfires in Orange and Riverside counties by revising medical and pharmacy guidelines that will help ensure members can continue care and access needed prescription medications. Read Full Article >>… Read More

When you take your medicine, you provide your body with the best defense against existing chronic conditions. These conditions could include diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia, among others. Read Full Article >>… Read More

You may already know that anti-reflective (AR) coatings make your glasses easier to clean by preventing oil, water, and dirt from sticking to the lenses. But what you might not know is that they also play a big role in how you see, how you look, and how your eyes… Read More

Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest nonprofit integrated health care system, announced today at the United Nations General Assembly its continued commitment to remaining a strong antimicrobial steward by joining the “AMR Challenge,” an unprecedented joint effort led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease… Read More

Parenting can sometimes feel like an uphill marathon, particularly when it comes to enforcing proper oral care habits with your child. According to a recent national survey from Delta Dental, parents are more likely to say getting their child to floss regularly (45 percent) or brush their teeth (37 percent)… Read More

Best Doctors Expert Consult service, embedded within CareFirst’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), has provided an innovative approach to improving care and reducing costs for the most complex cases. Read more >>… Read More

The recent tragedies and natural disasters we’ve experienced can lead to feelings of helplessness, sadness, and frustration. Kaiser Permanente is committed to the mental health and wellness of our members, employees, and communities — and our Mental Health and Wellness services are available to all members.1 Read more… Read More

Tooth aches, pain and unplanned trips to the dentists keeping American adults away from the office are on the decline compared to last year, finds a survey from Delta Dental. In 2016, more than one-quarter (28 percent) of adults in the workforce cited missing work due to oral health issues. Read More