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Virtual dance parties help some improve health and wellness during pandemic
Dance parties are part of Kaiser Permanente’s “Thriving After 60” program of events, workshops and classes.
'We're not panicking': Top cardiologist says new COVID study shouldn't cause alarm
Dr. Ameya Kulkarni told ABC7 News being in the COVID crisis for this length of time means things aren’t as scary and unknown as they once were.
How men can step up as mental health allies for women
The pandemic is hitting women harder than men in many ways. More are losing jobs, reporting feelings of depression and having increased caregiving duties.
Evidence suggests COVID-19 has longer-term effect on survivors’ hearts
Doctors learning about COVID-19’s effects on the body are seeing signs of lasting damage in the heart that does not appear to be impacting overall wellness.
Drive-thru influenza shots now available as flu season begins amid COVID pandemic
Some parents are hesitant to go into a medical office during the pandemic, but just like drive-thru COVID-19 testing around the DMV, Kaiser is offering flu shots right from your car.
How to give yourself an at-home colon cancer screening during the pandemic
Dr. Dana Sloane hopes the headlines about Chadwick Boseman won't fade, but will encourage people to screen themselves for colon cancer at home.
Helping kids who are bummed out about the altered school experience
Kids might be upset about starting a new school year without leaving the house or seeing their friends, but a counselor offering advice for helping them cope advises not making a big deal out of it.
My child is lashing out because COVID-19 canceled campus life. What should I do?
Erin VanLuven, a clinical social worker, has advice for parents of kids dealing with loss of freedom because of COVID cancellations, and it starts with validation.
Doctors see ‘frightening’ trend in colorectal cancer
Actor Chadwick Boseman’s death from colorectal cancer at 43 was a shock to many, but it’s indicative of a trend doctors haven’t been able to explain yet.
Danger of letting kids spend too much time online
A virtual detoxification could be needed to rebound from a summer break that might have included excessive entertainment screen time.
What should screen time rules for kids actually be in 2020? We asked a child psychiatrist.
Patton-Smith is an adolescent and child psychiatrist with some advice that might surprise parents: Once the virtual school bell rings, don’t rush to unplug the computer.
Cómo alejar al coronavirus de su casa
Tras varios meses de pandemia, Kaiser Permanente sugiere que hasta que no haya una vacuna, solo la responsabilidad individual protegerá a la comunidad
Senior Citizens Dance the Afternoon Away at Virtual Dance Parties
The pandemic has many of us concerned about relatives or neighbors who are a little older, but behind closed doors they may be moving and grooving the afternoon away.
Mental Health Challenges Loom For College Students This Fall
VanLuven says universities should provide accessible mental health resources and encourages parents to check in with their kids.
Could the COVID pandemic press pause on young adults learning life skills?
Virtual classes for college students could have possible long-term effects delaying certain life skills could have on 18 to 25-year-olds.
Prioritizing a psychologically healthy workforce in the time of Covid-19
How can companies support the mental health of their employees?
Why creating a virtual school structure can help lessen students, parents stress
Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a Kaiser Permanente child and adolescent psychiatrist, says creating school structure at home will help curb stress before the online school bell rings.
VERIFY: Summer heat could give you a false fever reading
To let people in some offices and businesses, people are using infrared guns to measure temperatures. But, could the summer heat show a false positive?
Kaiser Permanente names new president for Mid-Atlantic region
Ruth Williams-Brinkley has been named president of Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States, which serves 770,000 members in Northern Virginia, the District of Columbia and Maryland.