Focus Feature: What research tells us about the ties between parks and health
Public parks serve more than aesthetic purposes; they significantly contribute to community health by promoting physical activity and mental well-being. Research led by Kaiser Permanente scientists has explored how parks influence health outcomes and inform urban planning and public policy.
R&E News and Features
Los Angeles wildfires increased virtual medical visits
Researchers analyzed the health records of 3.7 million Kaiser Permanente members living in the Southern California region to shed light on how the Los Angeles fires affected people’s health, and how people navigated the health care system during the emergency.
Predicting heart issues among breast cancer survivors
There has been limited information about how breast cancer treatments affect the development of cardiovascular disease, so researchers developed a new risk calculation model to help predict the risks of heart problems for breast cancer survivors.
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Five questions...
for Dr. Mingsum Lee
Mingsum Lee, MD, PhD, has been named as the 2025 Southern California Permanente Medical Group Physician Researcher of the Year. In this Q&A, Dr. Lee talks about her journey through medicine and research.