What to do when it’s smoky outside

As communities around Washington are challenged by wildfires, smoke, and unhealthy air quality, we’re here to help you and your family. At this time, none of our medical facilities have been impacted by the fires in our state. All continue to have regular operating hours. We’re continuously monitoring the impact of outdoor smoke on indoor air quality […]

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Walk‑in CareClinic locations are closed as we expand virtual care

Need fast, convenient medical care? Walk into a CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs—a walk-in, get-well place for everyone, every day.

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How you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Know the symptoms of COVID-19. These include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. Stay home if you’re not feeling well. Keep your distance from anyone not in your immediate […]

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We need a vaccine, and this trial is showing promising results

In March, a volunteer for a COVID-19 vaccine trial received the first dose of the vaccine at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) in Seattle. Interim results of the trial’s phase 1 were published last week by the New England Journal of Medicine, and they’re promising, says Lisa A. Jackson, MD, MPH. She’s […]

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What you need to know now about COVID-19 testing

Testing plays a major role in fighting COVID-19 — for your health, the health of our communities, and to help safely reopen businesses, schools, and more. While testing supplies across the nation have been limited, we are taking steps to continue to expand our testing capacity. Information about tests is changing often, so we’ll update […]

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Protecting those at high risk of severe symptoms from COVID-19

COVID-19 causes a mild illness in many people. But some people may be at higher risk for having severe symptoms from COVID-19. A recent study found that 88% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had more than one chronic condition,* and other factors can also increase your risk. You may be at high risk if you: Are […]

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How we’re approaching COVID-19

Kaiser Permanente’s mission to improve the health of our members and communities is more important to us now than ever before. Through the incredible strength of our care teams, we’re committed to caring for you when you need us most. Building on what we know Treating infectious diseases is nothing new to our doctors and […]

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Addressing your questions about the coronavirus and COVID-19

Coronavirus essentials How is this virus different from other coronaviruses? The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus in people. That’s why it’s called a novel virus. Because it’s new, people have little or no immune protection from it. This allows it to spread quickly and widely. There are many types of […]

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