Kaiser Permanente’s Post

To help ease child anxiety before traveling for the #FourthOfJuly, “make sure your child is well-rested and make sure they’ve had a good meal,” says Asha Patton-Smith, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente in Virginia. Learn more via WTOP News: https://k-p.li/4cGP2Is

The U.S. urgently needs more mental health professionals. Learn how we're helping therapists join the workforce through our Mental Health Scholars Academy in Calif. & the rollout of post-master’s clinical training opportunities in the communities we serve. https://k-p.li/4crwvA2

Many of us have #FourthOfJuly plans to fire up the grill, cool off at the beach, or spend quality time with families and friends. Here are 5 tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe and celebrate our Independence.

Congratulations to our 29 hospitals named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Maternity Hospitals list for 2024 for their compassionate care for parents and their babies during the entire maternity journey, including the months after childbirth. https://k-p.li/4cMSbqn

Extreme heat is highly dangerous to your health. Take heat warnings seriously and protect yourself during these extreme heat events. To learn more about how to protect yourself and your family during this heat wave, visit https://k-p.li/3W43DZ3.

Demand for #mentalhealth care is growing nationwide. We believe policymakers and health care leaders should come together to address these needs. Simon Borger, LCSW, senior vice president for mental health and addiction care, shares 4 key focus areas for expanding the mental health workforce: ✔Career path promotion ✔Professional licensing ✔Financial incentives ✔Workforce diversity Learn more: https://k-p.li/3UbX1Hn

Our 5-year survival rates for breast, colorectal, and lung cancers are higher than national averages. What’s more, there are no differences among racial and ethnic groups in how we screen for or deliver treatment for these cancers: https://k-p.li/48kAkFA #CancerSurvivorsMonth

There’s a heat warning across much of the country this weekend. Extreme heat is a serious risk to your health, increasing the potential for dehydration, heat stroke, and heart attack. Everyone is at risk, but some people are at higher risk. Simple precautions make a big difference – be heat smart: 🚰 Drink plenty of water 🎽 Wear loose clothing 🏡 Limit your time outdoors To learn more about how to protect yourself and your family during a heat wave, visit https://k-p.li/climate.

It's great to see this latest step to bring together like-minded health care organizations, increase access to #ValueBasedCare and coverage, and raise the bar for approaches that bring the best health outcomes.