This weekend, members of our Kaiser Permanente Northwest mental health and wellness team joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk in Portland to share support for suicide prevention, awareness, and mental health resources in our Northwest communities.
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- Portland, Oregon
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Updates
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Join us for a Kaiser Permanente Northwest eyewear show on Saturday, Oct. 12, at our Vision Essentials location at Clackamas Eye Care & Imaging (12100 SE Stevens Rd in Clackamas, Ore.). Save 30% on frames from Silhouette, DKNY, MODO, Victoria Beckham and more. Details at https://k-p.li/3Nc2ABc.
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Culturally competent care and its impact on health equity are key issues in today’s health care environment. If you are a business owner, HR specialist, benefits manager, or producer, register today and join Kaiser Permanente Northwest on October 9 for a virtual discussion on the importance of patient-center care.
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This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we recognize a powerful statistic: 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. Dr. Jenna Kahn, radiation oncologist at Kaiser Permanente Northwest Cancer Center, highlights the life-saving impact of screenings and early detection.
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To celebrate #NationalRecoveryMonth, Kaiser Permanente Northwest employees joined Oregon Recovers “Walk for Recovery” in Portland, and the “Hands Across the Bridge” and “Bridgeway Run for Recovery” events in Salem. As a proud sponsor of these events, we join our community in the fight against addiction and the celebration of recovery.
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The Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research invites you to their 33rd annual Saward Lecture. This free event features speaker Dr. Mona Hanna, one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World, and recognized as one of USA TODAY's Women of the Century for her role in uncovering the Flint water crisis and leading recovery efforts. Join us on Monday evening, October 7 at OMSI in Portland, Oregon. Register today for your free tickets. https://lnkd.in/g5TamECF
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“One in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Fortunately, it’s treatable and can be caught early with a simple blood test screening.” Dr. Vinayak Muralidhar, a Kaiser Permanente Northwest radiation oncologist, shares why checkups and screenings are critical. #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth
Why you should get screened for prostate cancer
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Our partners at the Oregon Zoo share that sea otters relax in groups called “rafts”. And just like them, a strong support system is essential for human emotional well-being. Visit the Oregon Zoo for more health tips and a series of self-guided Wild Wellness Walks, presented by Kaiser Permanente Northwest. https://k-p.li/3Y7Bu4J
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Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, and talking openly does not increase the risk. September is #SuicidePreventionMonth — a time to raise awareness and learn lifesaving measures to reduce suicide in our families and communities. Just as CPR helps with heart attacks, Mental Health First Aid teaches how we can support others. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8UwkGq