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Interactive Programs

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Personal Logs And Diaries

Track your health or progress with these logs, questionnaires and action plans.

Podcasts

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Classes And Coaching

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Exercise and Fitness As a Kaiser Permanente member, you have access to many services at a discount: chiropractic care, acupuncture, fitness club memberships and more. ChooseHealthy
General Health Ready to shed some excess pounds but unsure how to get started? Kaiser Permanente offers one-on-one support and motivation to help you develop a weight management plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. In-Person Coaching Sessions
General Health Learn how wellness coaches can help you create a plan for reaching your health goals. Wellness Coaching
Healthy Living Search our database to find convenient, comprehensive health and wellness classes, individual counseling and support group resources, self-help kits and our healthy living stores. Classes
Senior Health Search to find a local class for fall prevention and improving your balance. Search for 'fall' classes in your local area
Weight Loss Healthy Weight online class schedule including registration information. 2012 Healthy Weight Online Class Schedule
Weight Loss Medical Weight Management Program

Interactive Programs

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Back - Spine Care WebCare for Back Pain is an online program that provides simple and effective home care exercises to help relieve back pain. Our physicians and physical therapists created this interactive program as a convenient and safe way for you to care for uncomplicated back pain at home. WebCare for Back Pain
Children's Health Follow Kaiser Permanente pediatrician and mom, Dr. Kim Newell, for trusted health information including expert advice on taking care of your newest family member. New Baby? Follow us on Twitter
Chronic Conditions Your ongoing health condition can be managed with various self-management tools. Manage chronic conditions with Care™ for Your Health
Cold and Flu This Cold and Flu site was created to provide you helpful tips, tools and information to help get you through the season in good health. Cold, Flu and Cough
Depression Gain greater control over your depression and work toward feeling better. Manage depression with Overcoming™ Depression
Diabetes Care™ for Diabetes is customized specifically for you. The program will assess your daily routine and general health, then give you ways to manage diabetes more effectively. Manage diabetes with Care™ for Diabetes
Ergonomics Does your back ache or do you have eye strain, tendonitis, or other symptoms of repetitive stress injury? Our unique program will show you how to set up your workstation, home office, or laptop to prevent injury. Smartmoves: Computer & Laptop Setup, Stretching (Ergonomics)
Exercise and Fitness Health Coach is an online, interactive, behavioral change program designed to improve your health. It includes 3 modules: Let's Get Physical, S.M.A.R.T. Eating and Stress Less. Health Coach: Let's Get Physical
Exercise and Fitness Physician Health Talk: Learn about the health benefits of exercise, the recommended types of exercise, and how to get started. (54 minutes) Taking the First Steps to Regular Exercise
Exercise and Fitness Kaiser’s widgets are designed to help stimulate your mind, strengthen your body, and soothe your spirit. Download a widget, it’s fast and free. Widgets: Fitness Calculator, Yoga, And Brain Teaser
Foot Care Managing Your Heel Pain is an interactive program to help you understand what causes heel pain, what you can do to ease the pain, and how to keep it from returning. Managing Your Heel Pain
Headaches The Managing Your Headaches program will help you learn more about types of headaches, what causes them, common symptoms, and your specific headache triggers. The program provides options to help you manage your headaches through good self-care and lifestyle changes, as well as medication. Managing Your Headaches
Healthy Living Health Coach is an online, interactive, behavioral change program designed to improve your health. It includes 3 modules: Let's Get Physical, S.M.A.R.T. Eating and Stress Less. Health Coach
Healthy Living The Succeed™ program will help you examine what's affecting your overall health—from how often you exercise to what you eat in the morning. Take a total health assessment and get a customized action plan for a healthier lifestyle. Take a total health assessment with Succeed™
Healthy Living Which Health Screenings Do You Need? This interactive tool asks you questions about your health and your health history to help determine which health screenings you need. Which Health Screenings Do You Need?
Healthy Living Learn about Kaiser Permanente resources available for young adults. Young Adult Health Website
Heart - Cardiovascular Cardiovascular disease is America's #1 killer. But at Kaiser Permanente our cardiovascular care is saving lives every day. Keep Your Heart Healthy
Nosebleeds Are you worried about a Nosebleed? This tool will help you decide whether and when to get medical care. Nosebleeds: Check Your Symptoms
Nutrition You are what you eat. Create a nutrition plan that’s custom-made for your lifestyle, with personalized strategies for making smart, satisfying food choices that can improve your health and well-being. Eat healthy with Nourish™
Nutrition and Weight Use this Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator to quickly learn if you are at a healthy weight for your height. BMI Calculator
Nutrition and Weight Physician Health Talk: Myths about weight loss and how small changes can make a big difference in losing weight. (58 minutes) Diet Myths
Nutrition and Weight Health Coach is an online, interactive, behavioral change program designed to improve your health. It includes 3 modules: Let's Get Physical, S.M.A.R.T. Eating and Stress Less. Health Coach: S.M.A.R.T. Eating
Nutrition and Weight Physician Health Talks: Learn how including healthy pleasures into your routine can help you maintain and even lose weight. (55 minutes) Healthy Pleasures to Maintain Your Weight
Nutrition and Weight Physician Health Talk: How to train your mind and body to make healthy habits stick. (39 minutes) Making New Year's Resolutions Stick
Nutrition and Weight Physician Health Talk: Prevent disease and stay healthy by making good food choices. (58 miuntes) Nurture Your Body
Nutrition and Weight WebCare for Healthy Weight is an interactive online program designed by our physicians and dieticians. It provides step-by-step support for Kaiser Permanente members who are ready to take action to reach or maintain a healthy weight. WebCare for Healthy Weight
Nutrition and Weight WebCare for Healthy Weight and Back Pain is an interactive online program designed by our physicians and dieticians. It provides step-by-step support for Kaiser Permanente members who are ready to take action to reach or maintain a healthy weight. WebCare for Healthy Weight and Back Pain
Pain Management Examine how chronic pain affects your life and learn ways to manage it. Manage pain with Care™ for Pain
Parenting Physician Health Talk: Understand dangers that exist for kids using the Internet; learn what to look for and when to get involved. (46 minutes) Parenting in the Age of the Internet
Pregnancy Follow Kaiser Permanente Ob/Gyn physician and mom, Dr. Amanda Williams Calhoun, for tips on staying healthy during your pregnancy. Pregnant? Follow us on Twitter
Pregnancy As you begin your pregnancy, learn about prenatal care for all pregnant women, and optional tests for birth defects. This program helps you understand and think about which prenatal testing, if any, is right for you. Prenatal Testing Understanding Your Options
Sleep You can manage your insomnia by teaching yourself to sleep better. Get a good night's sleep with Overcoming™ Insomnia
Smoking - Tobacco Did you know there are medicines that can help you quit tobacco? We offer many options, including nicotine replacement medicines, non-nicotine medicines, and combination medicines. Our animated online program will help you learn more about which medication might be right for you, how to manage withdrawal symptoms, and how to succeed in quitting tobacco for good. Quit Tobacco Medications
Smoking - Tobacco HealthMedia® Breathe™ is an online program that helps give you a complete look at why it's hard to quit smoking and supports your motivation to give up the habit. Quit smoking with Breathe™
Stress Health Coach is an online, interactive, behavioral change program designed to improve your health. It includes 3 modules: Let's Get Physical, S.M.A.R.T. Eating and Stress Less. Health Coach: Stress Less
Stress Physician Health Talk: How pets enhance your quality of life and improve your overall health. (30 minutes) How Pets Can Help You Thrive
Stress Discover what causes your stress and find ways to help manage it. Reduce stress with Relax™
Stress Physician Health Talk: Learn about the new science of happiness and how to measurably improve your life satisfaction and health. (58 minutes) The New Science of Happiness
Stress This tool will help you determine your stress level based on the number of life changes you have had recently. What is Your Stress Level?
Women's Health Physician Health Talk: Common questions women may be embarrassed to ask their gynecologist. (40 minutes) Embarrassing Gynecological Questions Answered

Newsletters

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Children's Health Healthy Babies Online Newsletter
Children's Health Healthy Kids Online Newsletter
Pregnancy Healthy Beginnings Pregnancy Online Newsletter
Teen Health Healthy Teens Online Newsletter

Personal Logs And Diaries

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Asthma Keep track of your symptoms and medication usage with this diary. Asthma Self-Management Plan for Adults
Diabetes Use this log to keep track of your blood sugar. (1 page) Diabetes Blood Sugar Log
Diabetes - Espanol Use this log to keep track of your blood sugar. (1 page) Diabetes Blood Sugar Log (Spanish)
Headaches Keeping a headache diary can help you and your physician understand your personal triggers. This headache diary will help you track your personal headache patterns. Headache Diary
Heart - Cardiovascular Use this log to track your blood pressure readings. (1 page) Blood Pressure Log
Kidneys Use this log to identify and plan for healthy changes to manage chronic kidney disease. (3 pages) Action Plan for My Chronic Kidney Disease
Nutrition and Weight Download and print this sheet for kids to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Kids
Nutrition and Weight Download and print this sheet for parents to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Parents
Nutrition and Weight - Espanol Download and print this sheet for kids to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Kids (Spanish)
Nutrition and Weight - Espanol Download and print this sheet for parents to help set goals for healthy eating and activity. (2 pages) Healthy Goal Setting for Parents (Spanish)
Women's Health Keep a record of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes associated with your menstrual cycle. Menstrual Diary
Women's Health Keeping track of when you urinate, have a leaking accident, and how much you drink can help you improve your bladder control. (1 page) Urinary Diary

Podcasts

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Allergies Kaiser Permanente allergist Dr. Kelvin Lee helps you learn how to prevent and treat your allergy symptoms so that you can enjoy life no matter what the season. Allergies can be caused by things like pollen, dust mites, and mold. Which ones bother you? Listen to our podcast to learn how to manage your allergies. (10 minutes) Managing Allergies
Allergies This guided imagery program helps you gain better control of allergic reactions and reduce symptoms, such as a runny nose, rashes, or upset stomach. (3 Tracks) Relieve allergies
Anger Learn to put your anger aside by relaxing your body and calming your mind. Anger and forgiveness
Anxiety This podcast includes guided relaxation and imagery exercises designed to help reduce or eliminate panic attacks. (6 Tracks) Panic Attacks and Anxiety
Cancer - Prevention This guided imagery program helps listeners strengthen motivation and mobilize their energy to successfully fight cancer. It combines images of tumors shrinking and fighter cells battling and triumphing over cancer cells. Empowering music broadcasts strength, support, safety and hope. (3 Tracks) Fight Cancer
Cancer - Treatment Designed to help people undergoing chemotherapy, this guided imagery audio provides a gentle but powerful way to encourage healing. Using an image of a fountain of healing liquid that cleanses and clears the body, it supports the body’s natural defense system and helps reduce any side effects. (3 Tracks) Chemotherapy
Cancer - Treatment Using the image of a powerful beam of light that knows exactly how to heal you, this program is designed to help you relax, feel stronger, and get the most out of your radiation therapy. Research shows that listening to guided imagery can help speed healing, soothe nerves, restore energy, and relieve pain. Try to listen once or twice a day before or after your treatments, but remember any time is a good time to use guided imagery. (3 Tracks) Radiation Therapy
Cold and Flu Learn how to prevent colds and flu, how to recover as quickly as possible if you do get them, and when to call Kaiser Permanente. (15 minutes) Cold and Flu
Exercise and Fitness Struggling to fit exercise into your daily routine? This podcast provides quick tips for busy people on starting and maintaining a regular exercise program. (8 minutes) Exercise Lite
Exercise and Fitness Preventing workout-related injuries is the focus of this podcast. We’ll talk about how you can prevent and treat common injuries while staying active and maintaining your motivation to exercise. (17 minutes) Exercise Smart
Exercise and Fitness This podcast discusses the benefits of walking. You can feel more energetic and help maintain a healthy weight just by incorporating this simple activity into your life. (19 minutes) Walking For Health
Headaches This guided imagery program offers tips for relieving headaches and has affirmations that you can use again and again. (4 tracks) Relieve headaches
Headaches Dr. Rahul Parikh, a physician at Kaiser Permanente, discusses tension headaches in this podcast. He describes what they are, what to do when you have one, and how you can decrease your chances of getting tension headaches. (13:03) Tension Headaches
Healthy Living Our guided imagery programs were produced by Health Journeys. Guided imagery is a type of relaxation exercise designed to engage your mind, body, and spirit. Guided imagery programs are gentle, but powerful. Guided Imagery Audio Programs
Healthy Living This “Healthy Living to Go” podcast describes the Healthy Living Resources of Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Patricia Conolly, Associate Executive Director of the Permanente Medical Group, will tell you about the valuable resources that are available to you as a Kaiser Permanente member. (6 minutes) Healthy Living Resources
Healthy Living To achieve or maintain a healthy weight you don’t need to deprive yourself of great tasting food. Healthy living expert David Sobel, MD, shares ideas on how to indulge your palate in a healthy way. (8 minutes) Healthy Pleasures
Healthy Living Use this program to strengthen and balance your immune system. Healthy immune system
Hearing This podcast discusses how long term excessive use of iPods can cause hearing loss. Listen to Dr. Keith Matsuoka explain how. Hearing Loss and iPods
Heart - Cardiovascular Reduce stress and cultivate a sense of peace and gratitude. Healthy Heart
Heart - Cardiovascular Listen as Dr. Eleanor Levin counters common myths about women and heart disease, and shares how women can reduce their risk. (7 minutes) Women and Heart Disease
Menopause The Mastering Menopause program provides support for menopause as a naturally powerful transition in a woman’s life. The imagery helps to harness liberated energy and creativity; balance mood; reinforce self-esteem and confidence; encourage restful sleep; and redefine notions of beauty and aging. This audio program is a helpful tool for coping with the natural ups and downs of menopause. (3 Tracks) Mastering Menopause
Menopause These podcasts support you in getting healthy through exercise and physical activity, losing weight, quitting smoking, managing stress, and indulging in healthy pleasures. Choose a podcast that interests you. Menopause Podcast Gallery
Mental Health Take a journey to your hurting heart and see that what you have lost is still alive inside of you. Ease grief
Mental Health Need help reducing stress during the holidays? This podcast explores how holidays stress can sometimes trigger depression. Find ways to manage stress, stay healthy, and enjoy the holidays. (13 minutes) Holiday Depression
Mental Health Boost your self-confidence and sense of mastery by taking a guided imagery journey. Self confidence
Nutrition and Weight Let Carole Bartolotto, a Kaiser Permanente Registered Dietician, guide you through your kitchen to identify unhealthy foods and find ways to include healthier alternatives. (4 Tracks) In The Kitchen With Carole
Nutrition and Weight From the most important meal of the day (breakfast) to tips on adding color (and cutting calories) by putting more fruits and vegetables on your plate, these three podcasts answer questions about nutrition, calories, and a healthy lifestyle. (3 part series) Nutrition Mini-Series
Nutrition and Weight Our Nutrition Mini-Series: Breakfast podcast tells why this is the most important meal of the day and offers quick tips on how to eat healthy on the run. (5 minutes) Nutrition Mini-Series: Breakfast
Nutrition and Weight In our Nutrition Mini-series: Exercise and Empty Calories podcast a Kaiser Permanente dietician answers common questions about nutrition and the value of physical activity. (6 minutes) Nutrition Mini-series: Exercise and Empty Calories
Nutrition and Weight Our Nutrition Mini-series: Fruits and Vegetables podcast tells why adding color and fiber to your plate improves your health. It offers tips on how to add more fruits and vegetables to snacks and meals. (5 minutes) Nutrition Mini-series: Fruits and Vegetables
Nutrition and Weight To be successful at reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, it helps to honestly assess how ready you are to make changes. This podcast helps you explore this important issue. (10 minutes) Ready to Lose Weight
Nutrition and Weight This audio program encourages a sense of wonder and appreciation for the body, heightens serotonin to reduce appetite, and envisions the biochemical conversion of fat into focused energy and muscle. Empowering and confidence-building, this program was shown to double weight loss in a placebo-controlled pilot study. While not a substitute for eating less or exercising more, the program can reinforce your efforts to reach a healthy weight. (3 Tracks) Weight Loss
Nutrition and Weight - Espanol ¿Quiere comer mejor? Deje que María le guíe a usted por su cocina para identificar los alimentos poco saludables y las alternativas más saludables. (4 pistas) En la cocina con María (Spanish)
Pain Management This guided imagery program is designed for people who want help in managing pain. By encouraging relaxation when you are in physical or emotional pain, refocusing the mind, and marshalling brain chemicals that elevate mood, this audio program helps minimize or even transform pain. (3 Tracks) Ease Pain
Parenting For parents or anyone who cares for children, Childhood Matters provides expert advice. You can subscribe, download, or listen to radio shows hosted by Rona Renner, RN. Rona is a highly accomplished parent educator who offers advice and interviews with expert guests on discipline, single parenting, school stress and more. Childhood Matters
Parenting Interactive Parenting Media informa e inspira a los padres de familia y a todos a quienes les importan los niños, para que todo niño sea feliz, sano, y pueda prosperar. Ellos ofrecen un foro público inclusivo y respetuoso a través de sus programas de radio interactivos-Childhood Matters y Nuestros Niños-y otros medios de comunicación en inglés y español. Nuestros Niños (Spanish)
Pregnancy Part 1 of our series on pregnancy and childbirth, this program inspires confidence and gratitude for the body and encourages feelings of safety, relaxation, protection and support. It offers guided visualization exercises to help offset pregnancy symptoms and have a safe and healthy pregnancy. (3 Tracks) Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy This program inspires confidence and gratitude for the body and encourages feelings of safety, relaxation, protection and support. It offers guided visualization exercises to help offset pregnancy symptoms, as well as easing discomfort of childbirth. It focuses on breathing, and increasing trust in the body's wisdom and the miraculous birth process (6 tracks). Healthy Pregnancy and Successful Childbirth
Pregnancy Giving your baby the best start in life starts before you get pregnant. Learn more about the dangers of second-hand smoke, how to quit smoking, and techniques for managing stress. Pre-Pregnancy Health Podcasts
Pregnancy Part 2 of our guided imagery programs on pregnancy and childbirth, this childbirth program sets the stage for labor and connection with the baby. It helps inspire confidence and gratitude for the body as well as easing discomfort, focusing breathing, and increasing trust in the body’s wisdom and the miraculous birth process. (3 Tracks) Successful Childbirth
Skin Health Dr. William Lide, Dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente discusses how to protect your skin from the sun, while enjoying the great outdoors. (9 minutes) Sun Protection
Sleep This guided imagery program creates an atmosphere of protection and safety using images that are evocative enough to successfully replace the brain chatter that keeps us awake. Recorded music draws mind, body and spirit down into deep, restful sleep. (3 Tracks) Healthful Sleep
Sleep Learn about sleep hygiene, how to prepare yourself for a restful night's sleep, and when to seek medical help for sleep issues. (6 minutes) Healthy Sleep Habits
Smoking - Tobacco Quitting tobacco and staying smoke-free is one of the best things you can do for your health. This podcast talks about how to begin the process of becoming smoke-free and how it will benefit your health. (15 minutes) Quitting Smoking
Smoking - Tobacco Do you know how other people’s smoke might be affecting you and your health? Learn how to protect yourself from the health effects of second-hand smoke. (7 minutes) Second-Hand Smoke
Stress This guided imagery program uses 4 exercises to help you master stress and relieve anxiety. The exercises are designed to encourage feelings of love, safety and protection. The program includes a soothing, walking meditation as well as affirmations to use any time. It integrates simple breathing techniques along with the images. (4 Tracks) Relieve Stress
Stress Kaiser Permanente surgeon Dr. Todd Dray discusses ways to identify stress and how it affects your daily life, and then outlines steps you can take today to reduce stress. (12 minutes) Stress Management
Stress Using a combination of relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and music, this program helps you manage stress and other symptoms due to chronic pain or other chronic conditions. (5 part series) Stress Management for Medical Conditions
Surgery This guided imagery program lays the groundwork for a successful, safe, and comfortable surgery. It includes suggestions to reduce bleeding and speed up healing with minimal discomfort. A separate music track can be played in the operating room (discuss this with your doctor before your surgery). Affirmations focus on the recovery period. (5 Tracks) Successful Surgery
Teen Health Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a Kaiser Permanente specialist in Adolescent Medicine talks with teens about contraceptive options and pregnancy prevention. They discuss questions like what do you think the best form of birth control is for adolescents? Listen in on what teens have to say. (15 minutes) Birth Control
Teen Health This podcast helps teens evaluate whether they are ready to have sex. Kaiser Permanente’s Adolescent Medicine specialist Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, talks with teens about sexual activity and how they made choices to engage or abstain. (12 minutes) Sexual Activity
Teen Health Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a specialist in Adolescent Medicine at Kaiser Permanente, talks about sexual orientation with local teens. Based on their own experiences, they answer questions like, “In your school do you have any friends or fellow students who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual?” Listen in on what teens have to say. (10 minutes) Sexual Orientation
Teen Health Teens discuss their concerns about common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and treatment options with Chuck Wibbelsman, MD, a Kaiser Permanente physician who specializes in Adolescent Medicine. (15 minutes) Sexually Transmitted Infections

Prepare For Your Procedure

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Back - Spine Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (Emmi)
Back - Spine Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Lumbar Interbody Fusion, Posterior or Transforaminal (Emmi)
Back - Spine Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Lumbar Laminectomy (Emmi)
Back - Spine Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Lumbar Microdiscectomy (Emmi)
Birth Control Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Permanent Birth Control: Micro-Inserts (Emmi)
Birth Control Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Tubal Ligation, Interval (Emmi)
Birth Control Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Vasectomy (Emmi)
Breast Biopsy Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Breast Biopsy (Emmi)
Breast Cancer - Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Breast Reconstruction (Emmi)
Breast Cancer - Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Lumpectomy (Emmi)
Breast Cancer - Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Mastectomy (Emmi)
Cancer - Treatment Emmi is an interactive program that can help you better understand your condition and make more informed medical decisions. (15-30 minutes) Chemotherapy (Emmi)
Cancer - Treatment Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Jugular Access Port (Emmi)
Cancer - Treatment Emmi is an interactive program that can help you better understand your condition and make more informed medical decisions. (15-30 minutes) Radiation Therapy (Emmi)
Cancer - Treatment Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Subclavian Venous Access Port (Emmi)
Children's Health - Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for your child's procedure. Emmi can help you and your family make medical decisions and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (15- 30 minutes) Anesthesia for Your Child (Emmi)
Children's Health - Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you and your family prepare your child for a hospital visit. (15-30 minutes) Patient Safety for Your Child (Emmi)
Children's Health - Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Tonsillectomy with Possible Adenoidectomy (Emmi)
Colon Exam Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for a procedure. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Colonoscopy (Emmi)
Colon Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Colectomy (Emmi)
Ear Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Myringotomy (Emmi)
Eye Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Cataract Surgery (Emmi)
Eye Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Cataract Surgery with IOL Options (Emmi)
Eye Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Lasik (Emmi)
Foot Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Bunionectomy with Possible Osteotomy (Emmi)
Gallbladder Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic (Emmi)
Hand Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Carpal Tunnel Release (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Emmi is an interactive program that can help you better understand your condition and make more informed medical decisions. (15-30 minutes) Atrial Fibrillation (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Cardiac Pacemaker (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Defib (Cardiac Resynchroniziation Therapy Defibrillator) (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Defib (Implantable Cardioverter) (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Angiogram with Possible Angioplasty (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Aortic Valve Replacement (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Carotid Endarterectomy (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (15-30 minutes) Catheter Ablation for AFib (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Catheter Ablation for SVT (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (15-30 minutes) Catheter Ablation for VT (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Coronary Bypass Surgery (Emmi)
Heart - Cardiovascular Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement (Emmi)
Hernia Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Incisional Hernia (Emmi)
Hernia Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Inguinal Hernia (Emmi)
Hip Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Total Hip Replacement (Emmi)
Intestinal Exam Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) ERCP (Emmi)
Intestinal Exam Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Upper GI Endoscopy (Emmi)
Kidneys Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Kidney - Becoming A Donor (Emmi)
Kidneys Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Kidney Transplant (Deceased Donor) (Emmi)
Kidneys Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) (Emmi)
Knee Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) ACL Reconstruction (Emmi)
Knee Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Knee Arthroscopy (Emmi)
Knee Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Total Knee Replacement (Emmi)
Medications - Anticoagulation Emmi is an interactive program that can help you better understand your condition and make more informed medical decisions. (15-30 minutes) Taking Warfarin (Coumadin®) (Emmi)
Organ Transplants Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Organ Transplant Overview (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Breast Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Breast Augmentation with Saline-Filled Implants (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Breast Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Breast Augmentation with Silicone Gel-Filled Implants (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Breast Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Breast Reduction (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Eyelid Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Blepharoplasty (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Facelift Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Facelift (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Liposuction Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Liposuction (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Nose Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Rhinoplasty or Septorhinoplasty (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Nose Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Septoplasty (Emmi)
Plastic Surgery - Tummy Tuck Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Abdominoplasty (Emmi)
Pregnancy - Cesarean Section Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for your birth experience. Emmi can help you and your family make medical decisions and understand what will happen before, during, and after childbirth. (about 30 minutes) C-Section (Emmi)
Pregnancy - Labor and Delivery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for your birth experience. Emmi can help you and your family make medical decisions and understand what will happen before, during, and after childbirth. (about 30 minutes) Childbirth (Emmi)
Pregnancy - Labor and Delivery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for your birth experience. Emmi can help you and your family make medical decisions and understand what will happen before, during, and after childbirth. (about 30 minutes) Pain Relief for Childbirth (Emmi)
Pregnancy - Labor and Delivery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for your birth experience. Emmi can help you and your family make medical decisions and understand what will happen before, during, and after childbirth. (about 30 minutes) Vaginal Birth After C-Section (VBAC) (Emmi)
Prostate Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Radical Prostatectomy (Emmi)
Prostate Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (Emmi)
Prostate Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Transurethral Resection or Ablation of the Prostate (Emmi)
Shoulder Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Shoulder Arthroscopy (Emmi)
Shoulder Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Shoulder Replacement (Emmi)
Sinus Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (Emmi)
Sleep Emmi is an interactive program that can help you better understand your condition and make more informed medical decisions. (15-30 minutes) Sleep Apnea (Emmi)
Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (15-30 minutes) Umbilical Hernia (Emmi)
Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Urethral Sling (Emmi)
Surgery - Anesthesia Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Anesthesia for an Adult (Emmi)
Throat and Lung Exam Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Bronchoscopy (Emmi)
Thyroid Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Parathyroidectomy for HPT (Emmi)
Thyroid Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Thyroidectomy (Emmi)
Uterine Fibroid Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Abdominal Myomectomy (Emmi)
Weight Loss - Bariatric Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Gastric Banding (Adjustable) (Emmi)
Weight Loss - Bariatric Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (Emmi)
Weight Loss - Bariatric Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Sleeve Gastrectomy (Emmi)
Women's Health - Abdominal Surgery Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Laparoscopy (Emmi)
Women's Health - Cervical Biopsy Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Leep (Emmi)
Women's Health - Cervical Exam Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Colposcopy (Emmi)
Women's Health - Hysterectomy Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Abdominal Hysterectomy (Emmi)
Women's Health - Hysterectomy Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Hysterectomy Recovery (Emmi)
Women's Health - Hysterectomy Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Hysterectomy Recovery Estrogen Therapy (Emmi)
Women's Health - Hysterectomy Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Hysteroscopy (Emmi)
Women's Health - Hysterectomy Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Vaginal Hysterectomy (Emmi)
Women's Health - Hysterectomy Alternative Emmi is an interactive program that can help you prepare for surgery. Emmi can assist you and your family to make medical decisions, and understand what will happen before, during, and after medical procedures. (about 30 minutes) Endometrial Ablation (Emmi)

Videos

Topic Tools
Get to Know Dr. Kevin Walsh
Allergies This brief video shows you how to use the Sinus Flush Kit. Rinsing your nose with warm water, salt and baking soda relieves symptoms caused by allergies, colds, cough and sinus infections. The kit is available over-the-counter at all KP Pharmacies. (2 Minutes) Sinus Rinse
Anger This video is designed to help adults learn about anger and healthier approaches to anger management. It has information about Kaiser Permanente programs which are available to you, including classes and counseling. (8 minutes) Anger Management: Choose to Make the Journey
Anxiety Feeling worried or nervous is a normal part of everyday life. However, if anxiety is severe, you may have feelings of helplessness, confusion, and extreme worry that can interfere with your daily life. Each video will help you understand anxiety better, what triggers it, and treatment options. (7 segments) Understanding Anxiety
Asthma Asthma can be managed. People living with asthma can lead full and healthy lives. This video will help you understand your condition and learn how to manage your symptoms. (7 Tracks) Adult Asthma
Asthma El asma puede controlarse. Las personas que viven con asma pueden llevar vidas satisfactorias y saludables. Este video le ayudará a comprender su enfermedad y a aprender a controlar sus síntomas. (7 pistas) Asma (Spanish)
Asthma Si su hijo tiene asma, es importante que vigile sus síntomas y tome medidas para prevenir los ataques. Estos videos le ayudarán a obtener más información sobre los factores que desencadenan el asma, cómo controlar la enfermedad y cómo ayudar a su hijo a tomar medicamentos para el asma. (12 pistas) El asma y el cuidado de su niño (Spanish)
Asthma If your child has asthma, it is important for you to monitor your child’s symptoms and take action to prevent asthma attacks. These videos will help you learn about asthma triggers, how to manage asthma, and how to help your child take asthma medications. (12 Tracks) Understanding Your Child's Asthma
Back - Spine Care Strong core (or “deep”) muscles help stabilize the body and improve posture. These exercises will strengthen your back and core muscles to improve stabilization. (14 Chapters) Exercises: Back Muscle Strengthening
Back - Spine Care The way you hold and move your body is always important. These techniques help you use proper posture and body movements to prevent pain and injury. (12 Chapters) Exercises: Body Mechanics
Back - Spine Care The following group of exercises can help ease back pain by decreasing the load or pressure on your spine. (6 Chapters) Exercises: Positions To Help Ease Back Pain
Back - Spine Care Flexibility is important for proper posture, good body mechanics and injury prevention. This group of exercises will help increase flexibility in your trunk and legs. (12 Chapters) Exercises: Stretching for Flexibility
Back - Spine Care Listen in as Kaiser Permanente experts discuss the importance of taking care of your back. (4 Segments) Introduction to Back Care
Back - Spine Care Ivan Matsui, Physical Therapist discusses the benefits of physical activity and reviews general exertion guidelines. (1 Minute) Introduction to Physical Activity
Back - Spine Care Ivan Matsui, Physical Therapist introduces key points that will help you perform your exercises successfully. (1 Minute) Introduction to Spine Care Exercises
Back - Spine Care Bill Firtch, MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation welcomes you to Kaiser Permanente’s low back series. Dr. Firtch discusses the importance of performing a variety of back exercises correctly. (2 Minutes) Starting Your Back Exercise Program
Breast Cancer - Screening La Dra. Janet Wiese describe porqué las pruebas de detección de cáncer de seno son importantes para conservar la salud. Conozca qué sucede durante un mamograma. Las mamografías salvan vidas (Spanish)
Breast Cancer - Screening Dr. Tracy Flanagan describes why breast cancer screening is an important part of maintaining your health. Learn about what to expect during your mammogram. (2 minutes) Mammograms Save Lives
Cataracts The Cataract Surgery video provides an overview of what cataracts are, how they can be treated by surgery, the types of lenses that can be implanted, the risks of surgery, and what to expect afterwards. (14 minutes) Cataract Surgery
Children's Health About 3 to 5 percent of children are affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The Parenting Your Child with ADHD video covers the signs and symptoms of ADHD, addresses common questions you may have, and provides tips for maintaining a positive relationship with your child. (6 minutes) ADHD: Parenting Your Child with ADHD
Children's Health Video for parents who may be concerned when their child has a fever. (12 minutes) Fever in Children
Children's Health Get to Know Dr. Chynna Bantug
Children's Health - Vaccines Series of videos designed to address parents’ most frequently asked questions about immunizations. Videos discuss how vaccines work, how they're made, and vaccine safety. Adapted with permission from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Vaccine Awareness. (12 Tracks) Immunizations: Separating Fears from Facts
Children's Health - Vaccines Series of videos designed to address parents’ most frequently asked questions about immunizations. Videos discuss how vaccines work, how they're made, and vaccine safety. Adapted with permission from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Center for Vaccine Awareness. (15 Tracks) Vaccines and Your Baby
Chronic Conditions Get to Know Dr. Daniel Klein
Cold and Flu Get to Know Dr. Stephen Parodi
Colon Cancer Screening Colorectal cancer is common, but preventing it has never been easier. Learn how you can screen for this cancer from the comfort and privacy of your own home! (2 Chapters) Screen for Colon Cancer with FIT
Colon Cancer Screening Colorectal cancer is common, but preventing it has never been easier. Learn how you can screen for this cancer from the comfort and privacy of your own home! (2 Chapters) Screen for Colon Cancer with FIT (Cantonese)
Colon Cancer Screening El cáncer colorrectal es frecuente, pero nunca antes había sido tan fácil prevenirlo. Aprenda a realizar una prueba de detección para este tipo de cáncer desde la comodidad y privacidad de su hogar. (2 capítulos) Screen for Colon Cancer with FIT (Spanish)
Colon Cancer Screening A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an important way to screen for colon cancer and other bowel conditions. This video will educate you on how to prepare for your flexible sigmoidoscopy and what to expect during your procedure. Watch as a patient prepares for his flexible sigmoidoscopy and meets with his physician to have the procedure. (11 minutes) What You Need to Know About Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Depression Understanding and treating depression can have a big impact on your health. Depression is different from feeling down or sad, which nearly everyone experiences from time to time. This video discusses causes of depression, symptoms, and treatment options. (8 Tracks) Understanding Depression
Diabetes These videos focus on five important health topics that speak to the unique health care needs of the Latino community as well as two of the greatest health risks to Latinos today: diabetes and obesity. (5 Tracks) Choose Health
Diabetes Our Insulin for Diabetes videos show you how using insulin can help keep you healthy and prevent serious kidney, foot, and eye problems. Many people are surprised to find that injecting insulin is easy and nearly painless. Adding insulin to your diabetes treatment plan can make you feel better and give you more energy. Find out more about using insulin to control your blood sugar levels. (4 Tracks) Insulin for Diabetes
Diabetes Nuestros vídeos de insulina para la diabetes muestran cómo usar la insulina puede ayudar a mantenerse sano y prevenir problemas de los riñones, pies, y oculares. Muchas personas se sorprenden al descubrir que la inyección de insulina es fácil y casi sin dolor. Entérese más sobre el uso de insulina para controlar sus niveles de azúcar en la sangre. (4 temas) Insulina para la diabetes (Spanish)
Diabetes - Espanol Estos vídeos se enfocan en cinco temas importantes sobre las necesidades únicas de la salud en la comunidad latina, así como dos de los mayores riesgos de la salud para los latinos hoy en día: la diabetes y la obesidad. (5 vídeos) Escoge La Salud (Spanish)
Diabetes - Espanol Los vídeos de diabetes durante el embarazo muestran cómo planificar comidas sanas, cómo leer etiquetas de los alimentos, consejos para comidas fuera de casa, el ejercicio, y consejos para después de su embarazo. (10 vídeos) La diabetes durante el embarazo (Spanish)
Exercise and Fitness Doing these exercises will strengthen your muscles, improve your balance and coordination to prevent non-contact ACL (knee ligament) injuries. ACL Injury Prevention
Exercise and Fitness Kaiser Permanente's Dr. Robert Sallis and others will inspire you to get moving to achieve better health and wellness. (4 minutes) Exercise for Life
Eye Care View videos about common eye conditions and available treatments. Common Eye Conditions
Eye Care View short videos about eyeglass options including bifocal, progressive and single vision lenses plus information about a variety of contact lenses. Eyeglass and Contact Lens Options
Eye Care View short videos about nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism and presbyopia. Nearsightedness and Other Common Vision Problems
Eye Surgery View short videos explaining refractive surgery using laser techniques such as Lasik and PRK. Understanding Laser Vision Correction Surgery
General Health Physician Health Talk: Strategies for creating and maintaining better health habits. (40 minutes) Create Healthy Habits
General Health Get to Know Dr. Gary Heit
General Health Get to Know Dr. Jerome Minkoff
Heart - Cardiovascular Get to Know Dr. David Berman
Heart - Cardiovascular Get to Know Dr. Maria Ansari
Heart - Cardiovascular Get to Know Drs. Dlott, Jaffe, Taylor and Young
Heart - Cardiovascular Dr. Minkoff encourages members who are already being treated for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes to come in for routine lab checks to keep track of how well medications and lifestyle changes are working to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. He reviews key actions everyone can take to reduce their personal risks for heart attack and stroke. Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention
Heart - Cardiovascular Dr. Trowbridge describes actions one can take to control high blood pressure and reduce personal risk for heart attack or stroke. Dr. Trowbridge encourages members who are already being treated for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, to call Kaiser Permanente to get a routine blood pressure check appointment. High Blood Pressure
Heart - Cardiovascular Learn to control high blood pressure through diet, physical exercise and lifestyle changes; instructions on using a home blood pressure monitor. Hypertension
Infant Care During the first few weeks at home new parents need support as they care for their babies and get to know each other. These videos present tips on how to feed, care for, and soothe a newborn. (9 tracks) Newborn Care
Infant Care Discussion of common questions about circumcision of newborn boys, including how it's done, risks and benefits, and caring for your baby's penis. (3 segments) Newborn Circumcision
Infant Care Learn about the test that checks a newborn baby's hearing. (7 minutes) Newborn Hearing Screening
Infant Care During the first few weeks at home new parents need support as they care for their babies and get to know each other. These videos present tips on how to feed, care for, and soothe a newborn. (10 Tracks) Taking Your Baby's Temperature
Infant Care - Espanol Durante las primeras semanas en casa, los padres de familia necesitan apoyo mientras cuidan al bebé y se van conociendo. Estos vídeos muestran técnicas en cómo alimentar, cuidar de, y calmar al recién nacido. El cuidado de su recién nacido (Spanish)
Kidneys If you've been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a combination of making lifestyle changes and taking certain medicines can help you slow down kidney disease and make you feel better. Our Taking Care of Your Kidneys video will help you learn about basic kidney function, kidney disease and its causes, treatment options, and nutrition therapy. (51 minutes) Taking Care of Your Kidneys
Nutrition and Weight Learn simple and easy recipes from main courses to desserts. (6 segments) Healthy Recipes from Dr. Maring
Nutrition and Weight Created for busy parents striving to provide healthy meals for their families, these three videos offer practical tips for shopping, cooking and preparing snacks. (3 videos) Healthy Tips for Families: Shopping, Cooking and Snacking
Nutrition and Weight Learn shortcuts for preparing fruits and vegetables. (15 segments) Quick Kitchen Tips from Dr. Maring
Organ Transplants Get to Know Dr. Douglas Holsclaw
Pregnancy The Diabetes During Pregnancy videos discuss healthy meal planning, reading food labels, tips for eating out, safely exercising, and what to do after your pregnancy. (10 Tracks) Diabetes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy Get to Know Dr. Cheryl Padin
Pregnancy Get to Know Dr. Nancy Goler
Recovery and Rehabilitation Get to Know Dr. Jerry Schlegel
Senior Health Preventing Falls Preventing Falls
Skilled Nursing Care Learn more about rehabilitation and long term care at a skilled nursing facility (SNF). (11 minutes) Skilled Nursing Facilty - Taking the Next Step in Recovery
Skin Health Get to Know Dr. Elizabeth Kass and Dr. Ellen Crowley
Skin Health There are many kinds of skin growths that are benign (not cancerous) and it’s important to know how to treat them. These videos can help you learn more about the different types of benign skin lesions, treatment options, and home care. (8 Tracks) Treating Common Skin Growths
Skin Health Dr. Sandhya Yadav, a staff Dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente helps you recognize warts, provides guidance on home care and explains the treatment options. (5 minutes) Warts
Women's Health Learn how to control your bladder. Leaking urine is common but most women get better with one or more of these treatments and lifestyle modifications. (6 Tracks) Bladder Control for Women
Women's Health Get to Know Dr. Katherine Brubaker
Women's Health - Pap Test Dr. Tracy Flanagan describes why cervical cancer screening is an important part of maintaining your health. Learn about what to expect during your Pap test appointment. (2 minutes) Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives
Women's Health - Pap Test La Dra. Janet Wiese describe porqué las pruebas de detección de cáncer de cuello de útero son importantes para conservar la salud. Conozca qué sucede durante la cita para la prueba de Papanicolaou. La detección del cancer de cuello del útero salva vidas (Spanish)


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