Articles About specialty care
JUN 07, 2018When to see a specialist — and how to prepare
Whether it’s a trip to the Emergency Department or a test for an illness, even the healthiest person may need to visit a specialist at some point. Specialty care can focus on any disease or part of the body, from dermatology (for skin) to gastroenterology (for digestion) to oncology (for cancer). ... Read More >
TOPICSdermatologygastroenterologyneurologyprimary carespecialty care
MAY 08, 2018Nurse navigators: With you every step of your journey in the Northwest
When Portland-area real estate broker Kathy Allen closes a sale, she likes to give a gift to the new homeowners. ... Read More >
DEC 18, 2017A Northwest member’s Facebook post leads to a cancer diagnosis and recovery
As a professional health and wellness coach, Shelly Gonzales knows that her clients, friends, family, and even strangers look to her Facebook page for inspiration to help them eat right and stay active. One post dramatically changed her life — and potentially others’. ... Read More >
JAN 18, 2017Improving heart attack recovery in Northern California
You probably know that a heart attack is a life-threatening event. At Kaiser Permanente, developing and enhancing lifesaving treatments for heart attacks is one of our proudest achievements. Based on our extensive experience, as well as the latest research, we’re constantly finding new ways to increase survival rates and improve recovery for our patients. ... Read More >
TOPICScardiac careheart attackNorthern Californiaspecialty care
DEC 20, 2016Rescuing the rescuer in Northern California
As first responders, firefighters are used to being the ones who help others in an emergency. But when firefighter Chris Gauer was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer of the vocal cords, his physician rallied a team of Kaiser Permanente specialists to help him. ... Read More >
TOPICScancer treatmentlaryngeal cancerNorthern Californiaspecialty care
