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Leila Genjehei, MD, a Kaiser Permanente Vallejo cardiologist, explains why drinking can harm your heart and what you can do about it.

Harming your heart with alcohol - Kaiser Permanente Look insideKP Northern California Although there was a time when a glass of red wine a day was thought to benefit the heart, that is no longer the thinking. In fact, there is now more evidence linking alcohol use with an increased risk of heart disease. According to 2024 research published in the Journal of the American Heart Associ...

This salad looks fancy but is very simple to make. Bring it on a picnic! Just pack each component separately, then plate on arrival. *There is a plant based version as well.

‘Eat the rainbow’ with a summer salade Niçoise - Kaiser Permanente Look insideKP Northern California Try this recipe to incorporate the bounty of summer. Pictured, a salad Niçoise. Photo by Michelle K. Min with styling by Haley Hazell.

“It doesn’t matter how great your friends and family are, there are some moments of extreme loneliness and uncertainty,” Rochford explained. “There’s a massive part of cancer that’s not related to medical work. The mental and emotional support side is huge.”

The healing power of cancer peer mentorship - Kaiser Permanente Look insideKP Northern California Two people living with cancer share how peer support has lifted their spirits, enabling them to live a life of acceptance and gratitude.

Traveling for work or fun? Have you thought about how you’ll get emergency or urgent health care if you need it during your trip? Probably not. Kaiser Permanente’s collaboration with Cigna Healthcare has eased that concern for many members.

Getting care While Traveling Made Easier Kaiser Permanente’s agreement with Cigna provides our members with more convenient access to in-person care away from home.

Each year, we give the David Lawrence Community Service Award to employees who are dedicated to volunteering and improving their communities.

The Heart of Communities: Our Award-Winning Volunteers The 2024 David Lawrence Community Service Awards honor Kaiser Permanente employees who give back. Their efforts reflect our core values.

“Our team of doctors, midwives, nurses, specialists, and other health care professionals are experienced in customizing our high-quality pregnancy care to your unique needs.” - Kari Carlson, MD, national clinical lead for obstetrics and gynecology

Best Maternity Hospitals: We Have 29 of Them Our high-quality, compassionate care landed us on Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals.