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Young Children Who Miss Well-Child Visits are More Likely to be Hospitalized
Young Children Who Miss Well-Child Visits are More Likely to be Hospitalized
Young children who missed more than half of recommended well-child visits had up to twice the risk of hospitalization compared to children who attended most of their visits, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Managed Care. The study included more than 20,000 children enrolled at Group Health Cooperative.

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5/22/13
Kaiser Permanente to Pursue Minimum of LEED Gold for all New Major Projects
Kaiser Permanente to Pursue Minimum of LEED Gold for all New Major Projects
As part of its ongoing commitment to create healthy communities, Kaiser Permanente today announced it will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for new construction of hospitals, large medical offices and other major projects.
5/22/13 Watch video now! National Business Group on Health Honors Kaiser Permanente with Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles® Award
For the third consecutive year, Kaiser Permanente has been recognized by the National Business Group on Health as a Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles for its ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging employees and their families to pursue and maintain healthy lifestyles.
 

National Press Releases

5/22/13 Kaiser Permanente Study Finds New Pneumococcal Vaccine Appears to be as Safe as Previously Used Vaccine
5/20/13 Study Shows Whole-Cell Vaccine More Effective Than Acellular Vaccine During California Pertussis Outbreak
5/15/13 Erectile Dysfunction More Common in Men Who Regularly Take Prescription Painkillers
5/13/13 Watch now! Kaiser Permanente Celebrates Women's Health Month
5/10/13 Kaiser Permanente’s Kathy Scheirman Named One of Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders
5/10/13 Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan Report First Quarter 2013 Financial Results
5/9/13 Kaiser Permanente Hospitals Rated Among Safest in the Nation