As children of all ages prepare for and look forward to “trick or treating” this Halloween, many parents are rightfully asking themselves how they can ensure that their little ghosts and goblins will be safe and sound during this upcoming festive holiday.
Kaiser Permanente will serve as the main medical provider at the annual “Taste of Soul Family Festival,” set to take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, on Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles.
Community health matters at the 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival. On Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., guests can receive free top medical assistance for flu shots, glucose tests, blood pressure checks, and more. First aid cooling stations will be available for medical and safety issues throughout the festival. Free services from Kaiser Permanente, Watts Health, MLK Community Healthcare, UCLA Health, American Heart Association AHA, Charles R. Drew University, and Cedars-Sinai will inform residents and answer their questions about any concerning areas regarding their health. Kaiser Permanente will be administering flu shots, massages, glucose
Kaiser Permanente has provided 15 nonprofit organizations serving the Watts community with more than $1 million in community health grants and technical assistance aimed at improving the health and well-being of residents.
With July recognized as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Kaiser Permanente is raising awareness about mental health issues facing underrepresented groups, including the Black community, and the importance of seeking timely treatment when needed.
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center on May 10, presented LAUSD’s Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center with a $40,000 community health grant aimed at helping students pursue healthcare careers as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). The new funding will enable LAUSD to purchase brand new training materials for its free Vocational Nursing Program that primarily serves students in Watts. These include Smart Scopes, Integrated Diagnostic Systems, CPR mannequins, and virtual reality medical training gear, all of which are essential equipment needed as part of the students’ LVN training program. Related Stories Clippers HBCU Night Unifies Alums, Informs Youth Lara Adekoya is Bringing
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center physicians recently celebrated National Doctors’ Day by donating $10,000 to the Jenesse Center, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to domestic violence prevention and intervention.
Households across Southern California will soon “spring forward” by adjusting their clocks one hour ahead to usher in daylight saving time, which begins at 2 a.m., on Sunday, March 10.
The Watts neighborhood has been enriched by a vibrant and colorful mural that represents hope, unity and community as part of the arrival of a new and long-awaited building housing Kaiser Permanente medical offices and Watts Counseling and Learning Center.
In addition to an array of medical services, the new facility will also be home to the Watts Counseling and Learning Center.
Surpassing all expectations, the Brotherhood Crusade raised a whopping $1.2 million announced President/CEO Charisse Bremond-Weaver during the organization’s 55th Annual Bremond/Bakewell Pioneer of African American Achievement Awards Dinner.
Before making any toy purchase for a young child, a Kaiser Permanente pediatrician is urging parents to consider the age-appropriateness of toys to protect the safety of the child.
When it comes to the impact on the Black community, diabetes is having an exceptional toll. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Black people are more likely to suffer complications from diabetes, including end-stage kidney disease and lower extremity amputations.
As families across Southern California gather at the Thanksgiving dining table to enjoy a hearty, health experts at Kaiser Permanente note it’s important to remember that you can still indulge in eating a filling meal without overeating, which can result in detriments to your health.
Kaiser Permanente is expanding its innovative Health, Housing, and Justice: Medical-Legal Partnership initiative across seven of its regions, including in Southern California.