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

Ignoring stretching during a workout is easy, the aches and pains afterwards, not so much. Stretching properly is important and may improve your workouts and your flexibility. Read full article at Optum >>… Read More

Bad breath is usually a sign you aren’t brushing your teeth or flossing regularly – but an unhealthy mouth can be a sign of more serious health problems. Many systemic diseases (those that affect the whole body) have oral manifestations such as swollen gums, mouth ulcers or a dry mouth. Sometimes… Read More

When you or a loved one becomes sick, the first person you call is your doctor. But when it’s 5 p.m. and primary care doctor is gone for the night, what happens then? Many go straight to the emergency room. But that can mean big spending for both your wallet and… Read More

In an effort to provide greater opportunities for doctors and value for members, VSP Global and ZEISS have partnered together to offer an exclusive VSP member rebate of $35 on select ZEISS progressive lenses, available exclusively through Premier Program practices starting July 1. Read full article at VSP… Read More

When school breaks for the summer, too often, good oral health habits follow suit. According to parents in a nationwide survey by Delta Dental, nearly 30 percent say summer vacation is the most difficult time to get their children to keep up good oral health. Not to fear, some simple… Read More