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A good benefits program can make current employees feel valued — and let prospective employees know your company is a great place to work.

Telehealth connectivity has made getting care more convenient than ever for consumers — but the advantages for employers can go far beyond convenience.

Telehealth’s potential to transform care delivery

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The current opioid epidemic has been declared a public health emergency — and could be the deadliest drug crisis in American history.

It’s easy to see why things like timely prenatal care, lower C-section rates, and higher breastfeeding rates matter to mothers-to-be — but they matter to businesses, too.

Overcoming stigma at work is everyone’s responsibility — but as an employer, you have a unique opportunity to start the conversation.

The coronavirus pandemic rages on with new questions about what's safe and what to avoid. News$ asked three local doctors to weigh in on the risks, and there's on thing on which they all agree.

We still have to exercise caution when we’re visiting elderly relatives or grandparents,” said Dr. Mona Gahunia, an infectious disease doctor leading the Kaiser Permanente COVID-19 vaccination plans.

Each year, about 1 in 50 Americans have brain aneurysms that have not ruptured. About 30,000 people a year suffer ruptured brain aneurysms, and about 15% of them die before reaching the hospital.

From shopping to indoor dining and travel, local health experts weigh in on what you can do and what to skip.

The fatal riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday are not just top of mind for you, but your kids as well. So, what’s the best way to talk to them about it?

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to be healthier and happier when we know what’s coming and feel prepared for it. But in uncertain times, feeling prepared can be challenging.

The coronavirus pandemic isn’t the only public health threat on the horizon. Flu season is upon us, and it poses deadly health risks to Americans every year.

With today's screens and constant connectivity, we put a lot of pressure on our eyes. And as the coronavirus pandemic has forced us into a new virtual reality, that pressure has become even worse.

Two Maryland organi􏰁zations will each receive $150,000 from a grant of $750,000 by Kaiser Permanente to address homelessness across the Mid-Atlantic region.

There’s another reason to try to relax this holiday season – stress from the pandemic could make your more susceptible to strep throat.

Ruth Williams-Brinkley’s new role at Kaiser is an East Coast homecoming for the Georgia native.