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Here’s the truth about the flu shot: “Many patients decline the flu shot thinking it gives them the flu. The flu shot cannot give you the flu. However, it does train your immune system, sometimes causing mild symptoms,” said Connie J. Park, MD, chief of infectious diseases for Kaiser Permanente in San Leandro, Calif. “This response is actually a good thing. It indicates that your immune system is intact and the flu shot is doing its job.” Still need to get vaccinated? Find flu shot locations near you at https://k-p.li/flu. #GetVaccinated #FightFlu

Emerging research indicates that gut health plays a significant role in influencing our emotions, explains Karl Kwok, MD, gastroenterologist with Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, via TIME. Learn about the gut/brain connection and lifestyle habits that we can harness to feel better, from the inside out: https://k-p.li/3Ks1Bif.

Many children fear going to the doctor because they are afraid of getting shots. By the time children are toddlers, they may start developing fear of needles and worry about the pain that accompanies an injection. Here are some helpful tips to ease their fear and help protect them from the flu: https://lnkd.in/grWJWWZf  #NIVW

#ValueBasedCare means delivering the right care at the right time. Care Without Delay was built by Kaiser Permanente hospital operators and physicians, combining operational and clinical expertise. Deployed throughtout Kaiser Permanente, it has improved length-of-stay and reduced both ED wait times and readmissions. Refined over the last decade by thousands of Kaiser Permanente clinical teams, Care Without Delay is a comprehensive, connected model spanning ED, inpatient, and transitions of care — supported by workflows and leadership practices. Through Risant Health, we’re bringing proven best practices such as Care Without Delay to more communities. We’re inspired to see Geisinger leveraging this model to advance timely, coordinated care.

Stressed about seeing family for the holidays? Leigh Miller, LCSW, a therapist and social worker at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, shares tips for how to prepare for difficult — but common — family stressors during the holidays: https://k-p.li/4fFwM48.

Our scientists at Kaiser Permanente use innovative approaches to improve care for people who have HIV or are at risk of infection. From exploring health risks to refining screening approaches, our #KPResearch informs policy and practice and helps people live longer, healthier lives. #WorldAIDSDay

With more than 400,000 participants, the Kaiser Permanente Research Bank is one of the largest biobanks in the world. Learn how it is driving breakthroughs, reducing health disparities, and shaping the future of care: https://k-p.li/4nnIios

ICYMI: In honor of #MensHealthAwarenessMonth and #Movember, we’re spotlighting a powerful conversation on an often-overlooked topic: men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Don Mordecai, MD, Kaiser Permanente’s national leader for Mental Health and Addiction Care, joined Calm contributor Raymond Braun, NAMI CEO Dan Gillison, and ABC News journalist James Longman for a candid conversation about breaking the silence and building space for healing and connection. Watch the full discussion and hear how these leaders are reshaping the narrative: https://k-p.li/4oemHi2.

Whether it’s heart disease, diabetes, or other conditions, knowing your family’s health history empowers you and your loved ones to catch health issues early or prevent them entirely. Here’s what you need to know and how to act on the information you gather: https://healthy.kais https://k-p.li/4omPPDX #NationalFamilyHealthHistoryDay

We’re proud to partner with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, along with state advisors Metropolitan State University of Denver and Resilient Georgia, to support the next generation of mental health care professionals. Congratulations to all the fellows on earning their master’s degrees and completing the Accelerator fellowship.