Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research is conducting a study to help obese women maintain their weight during pregnancy. Prior studies have found that gaining too much weight during pregnancy can put mom and baby at greater risk for complications. This video tells the story of Jamie Martin, a participant who had great success in the study.

A one-year study to help Mexican-American women lose weight and keep it off. The study is unique because it is specifically designed for Spanish-speaking women of Mexican origin. Participants in the study attend group meetings where they learn about nutrition, food choices, and weight-control strategies, including keeping a food and exercise diary. This video profiles one study participant who has achieved great success in the program.

Un proyecto de un año de duración para ayudar a mujeres mexicano-americanas a bajar de peso y no recuperar el peso perdido. El estudio es innovador por estar diseñado específicamente para mujeres hispanoparlantes de origen mexicano. Las participantes asisten a reuniones semanales donde aprenden sobre nutrición, opciones de alimentos, y estrategias para el control de peso, incluyendo cómo llevar un registro diario del consumo personal de alimentos y del ejercicio que realizan. Este video presenta a una participante que ha alcanzado gran éxito en el programa.

Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer, and reduce breast cancer deaths, but many women fail to get regular screenings. A new study finds that postcard, telephone messages and live phone call reminders can dramatically boost the number of women getting this important test. The study was conducted among Kaiser Permanente members and published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Video provided by Kaiser Permanente.

Vic Stevens, PhD co-authors a 3-year study to help participants lose weight and keep it off. Keys to success included food diaries, support groups and exercise.

Dr. Mark Rarick investigates a novel drug called Eltromopog to treat a rare disorder that causes bruising and bleeding.

Dr. Wendy Smith leads a clinical trial to see if high doses of Vitamins C and E prevent a common pregnancy complication.

Dr. Michael Schiedler, vascular surgeon at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center, is heading up a clinical trial to test a new device to repair aneurysms without open abdominal surgery.

Bob Brandon talks about his experience as a participant in CHR’s Weight Loss Maintenance study—how it worked, what he learned about healthy eating and exercise, and how it turned his life around.

Dr. Jill Ginsberg, Northwest Permanente physician, founded a community health clinic to provide basic medical services for uninsured adults, like her patient Edmund Kizer. She talks about health disparities—inequalities in health care access, service, and outcomes—which she sees every day.