Kaiser Permanente Community Health

How can we strengthen climate & health research in a time of limited resources? At a #ClimateHealth panel hosted by @theNAMedicine, @aboutkp’s Dr. Mary Meyer led experts in exploring: 🔹 Data access tools 🔹 Sustainable research practices 🔹 Communication strategies

For more than 80 years, Kaiser Permanente has provided high-quality health care and coverage — but we do so much more. We unite communities and keep our neighbors healthy by taking action when and where it matters most.

On Tuesday 9/16 in Seattle, join @Credit_is_Asset and @aboutKP for Building Credit, Building Health. During the full day of conversation, we’ll explore the relationship between credit and health in communities in need. Register today: k-p.li/41Ijxe2

School teachers and staff members: @thrivingschools has your back this school year. Start strong with this well-being resource guide: k-p.li/3ImxoQv #HealthySchools #ThrivingSchools #EducatorSupport #WholeSchoolHealth #BacktoSchool

Did you know supporting teacher and staff well-being is a vital part of student success? Retaining teachers and staff members improves school climate and increases student attendance and academic achievement: k-p.li/469Zo36 #ThrivingSchools #BacktoSchool

Medical respite programs offer short-term housing and vital care to homeless people after time spent in the hospital. A new certification program ensures more medical respite programs are able to provide high-quality, consistent care. Learn more: k-p.li/3GNJmCm

Summer is coming to an end. If your child has received Summer EBT/SUN Bucks grocery benefits, make sure to use them before they expire to keep your kid healthy and fueled up. Learn more and apply at k-p.li/4jWFlZu

#OTD 80 years ago, Kaiser Permanente pioneered a bold vision for future generations: integrated, preventive care for all. Today, we’re still leading — delivering #valuebasedcare that will improve lives and strengthen communities for generations to come. 🔗k-p.li/3VM4JHD

Our partnership with @NHCare1969 in Southern California will provide diabetic and pre-diabetic patients with increased access to produce through @AboutFresh's Fresh Connect produce prescription pilot: k-p.li/3HMkj2u

Chronic absence in schools is not just an education issue, it's a public health challenge. In partnership with @AmericanHealth and @attendanceworks, we've developed a framework to help address chronic absence and promote school attendance: k-p.li/43RlG7q

Join @thrivingschools on June 10, 2025 from 9AM - 12PM EST for a virtual discussion about the public health impacts of chronic absence on young people in the United States:

We're supporting communities so people can be healthy in all places, including where they learn. Are you invested in the health of schools? Check out the @ThrivingSchools Summit on Tuesday 5/13:

To keep people healthy — beyond treating them when they're sick — we need to address the U.S. housing crisis. And increasing the number of affordable homes is crucial.

Recap: since @aboutKP initiated a #medleg program with us and @National_MLP they have made strides in addressing #housing stability and #eviction prevention in their community. CC: @KPCommHealth Why Health Systems Are Putting Lawyers on the Care Team buff.ly/3PGPrj6

We recognize that safe, affordable housing is key to our health. Yesterday a new affordable housing unit broke ground in the @KPNorthwest community. The project, located on land we donated, is part of our commitment to improving community health.

Good health requires more than health care. That’s why we help connect our members to support services & work to improve the health of communities by partnering w/ local organizations on affordable housing, food access & other essential needs. Learn more: kp.org/communityhealth.

Concerns are growing about IV tubing that contains the chemical DEHP. Kaiser Permanente eliminated DEHP from our IV tubing and bags in 2012. Elizabeth Eldridge, director of sustainable sourcing, emphasized the scientific evidence of DEHP’s risks to @TND: k-p.li/4i3aquG.

Credit and health are critically connected. Interested in learning how? Register today to join @aboutKP and @Credit_Is_Asset on March 4 in Atlanta for some incredible conversations about #financialhealth: k-p.li/3WpeEno

For generations, people of color have faced barriers to fundamental rights, including secure housing. @BuiltforZero communities are committed to enhancing racial equity in their response to homelessness. #HomelessnessIsSolvable Learn more: bit.ly/4e7yz08

With unhealthy air in our area, it's important to pay attention to your health. Pediatrician Dr. Vi Nguyen explains how #wildfire smoke affects your body and when to seek medical care. ow.ly/tFmU50UIa2M