Talking for the Health of it with Permanente Medicine

Leslie Sims, MD, joins our hosts to de-bunk common misconceptions about anesthesiology. 

Click here for information about the 4 types of anesthesia.

Listen as our hosts James Boyle and Amy Kayser, MPH, CHES talk about the programs the Health Engagement department offers our members, such as Wellness Coaching and Health Education classes!

•  Visit kp.org/classes- to view a full list of our classes and programs, and register for on-demand classes
•  Visit kp.org/appointments or call 1-800-777-7904 to register for live classes & wellness coaching
•  Visit kp.org/healthieryou/mas to check out our video library
•  Visit kp.org/wellnesscenter/mas to check out the Wellness Center

Listen as Jenisha Chudal, Health Promotion Educator, guides you through a relaxing guided visualization exercise.

Vanessa Valero, RD, joins our hosts to discuss how to set sustainable goals for your overall well-being. 

Resources:

• SMART Goal Tipsheet 
• SMART Goal episode 
• Visit kp.org/healthyliving for more resources on weight management, mental health, and more.
• Visit kp.org/selfcareapps to access wellness tools.
• Visit kp.org/classes to learn more about our weight control class.

 To make a wellness coaching appointment:

• Visit kp.org/appointments, OR
• Call the Contact Center at (800)-777-7904 TTY 711, 24 hours/7 days a week, OR
• Ask a member of your health care team to schedule an appointment

Michele Arthurs, MD, joins our hosts to discuss how to stay healthy during the holiday season, and how to set yourself up for success in every aspect from healthy eating to stress management.

Resources:

• Visit kp.org/healthyliving for resources on weight management, mental health, and more.
• Visit kp.org/selfcareapps to access wellness tools, such as Calm, Ginger, and myStrength.

To make a wellness coaching appointment:

• Visit kp.org/appointments
• Call the Contact Center at (800)-777-7904 TTY 711, 24 hours/7 days a week
• Ask a member of your health care team to schedule an appointment

Listen as Farzaneh Sabi, MD, joins one of our hosts to have a conversation about what Veterans health care is, and how Permanente Medicine is supporting its Veteran members. 

• 24/7 confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones (not a KP resource):
  • Call 988 then press 1
  • Text 838255
  • Chat online
• Learn more about VA benefits here.

Listen as one of our hosts, Amy Kayser, walks you through a guided journaling exercise centered around reflecting with gratitude. 

If you are a Kaiser Permanente member seeking non-emergency mental health care, please call: 1-866-530-8778.

If you are having a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

Listen as board-certified physician, Stacey Garrett, MD discusses the importance of partnering with your clinician for the best maternal care. Studies show that many adverse maternal outcomes are preventable and that black women are more likely to have poor outcomes. This conversation focuses on how we can reduce disparities and improve outcomes by empowering you to self-advocate and be at the center of your care experience. For more information visit:

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• CDC HEAR HER Campaign 
• Kp.org/doctor

Listen as a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Tekeema Dixon, MD, answers frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine that was made available to children 6 months to 5 years of age. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, visit https://www.kp.org/covid and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Listen as Wellness Coach, Jodi Balis, joins our host to walk you through what trigger tracking is, and how you can use it as an emotional wellness tool.

For non-emergency mental health care for Kaiser Permanente members, call: 1-866-530-8778.

If you're having a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

*Starting July 16th, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is launching the 3-digit code "988" across the U.S. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can call, text, or chat 988 for assistance. The current Lifeline number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available for people in distress or crisis, even after 988 is launched.

For additional emotional wellness tools, visit: kp.org/selfcareapps