Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to serving the total health needs of our community is core to our mission.
Oral health is an often-neglected aspect of our general state of health and well-being. Conditions of the mouth, teeth, gums, and throat — from dental caries to cancer — cause pain and disability that have been shown to lead to a whole array of other health problems.
In 2024, four dental offices partnered with 6 community-based organizations to host no-cost clinics for patients who otherwise would not have access to oral health care. 150 patients received oral health care during no-cost clinic events, with services valued at $93,368. Plus, 85 dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants volunteered their time.
In 2024, Kaiser Permanente invested more than $240 million in the Northwest to reduce health disparities, improve access to care for people who don’t have health insurance, and support partnerships in public health to improve health for all. These investments aim to improve the root causes of health, such as having safe housing, nutritious food, gainful employment, supportive schools, mental health supports, and enough money to cover life’s essentials.
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