According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African Americans are a vulnerable population with low flu vaccination rates who experience disproportionately higher rates of chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart diseases and obesity.
American Heart Association Award Recognizes Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care
Kaiser Permanente study finds Black heart attack survivors from disadvantaged neighborhoods face higher risk of death within five years than those from wealthier area.
Mothers In Action’s highly anticipated 23rd Annual Back to School Health Fair & Supply Giveaway efforts did not disappoint.
We’re back! We’re Open! We’re ready for You! For the first time in the history of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), all nine LACCD colleges are hosting simultaneous, in-person Open House Registration Fairs, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021.
Pandemic, racial bias can and do have long-lasting negative psychological impact
Sleep expert offers simple advice on how to cope with initial loss of sleep
With February recognized as American Heart Month, a Kaiser Permanente cardiologist explains how a plant-based diet combats heart disease and leads to better health
With February being American Heart Month, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles offers the following lifestyle tips to help maintain good health and a strong heart
Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated, nonprofit health system, today announced it has awarded $8.15 million to support 40 nonprofit and community-based organizations across the nation. This includes $1 million for 10 organizations in Southern California and is part of a $25 million commitment Kaiser Permanente announced in June to promote health equity and break the cycle of racism-driven stresses that lead to poor health outcomes for its communities. Kaiser Permanente serves 4.7 million members in Southern California.
Although there are common Symptoms, there are striking differences.
Health expert offers important advice to parents on safeguarding children’s health
Black women die from Breast Cancer at a higher rate than White women
The community is traditionally under-vaccinated, putting them at risk of acquiring other diseases, including COVID-19