Health & Wellness

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting enormous strain on our members and communities. Many KP members are experiencing anxiety, fear, and stress as a result of the pandemic, and others are contacting our call centers to ask for help putting food on their tables and meeting other critical needs. We know that when individuals don’t have basic resources like housing and food, their physical and mental health suffers.

Kaiser Permanente is committed to the total health of our members. We have quickly worked to launch a new resource to connect KP members to community organizations offering help with such core needs as housing, nutritious food, transportation, childcare and more.

To gain access these critical resources, members can call the new Thrive Local Connections toll-free number: 800-443-6328 where agents are available to help members locate resources. Thrive Local Connections is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in all local time-zones.

Visit KP.org for further Social Health information here: Social Health Resources

By helping members locate needed resources, we are eliminating potential barriers that might complicate care delivery and clinical outcomes. This is especially important as we respond to the pandemic.

For many Chemeketa Employees, a visit to WW (formerly Weight Watchers) at lunch time on Wednesday's became a regular calendared event. Employees gathered to share successes and struggles together on the path to better health! For those who had been participating or who are interested in joining the WW plan, consider virtual workshops. WW is offered at no cost to OEBB members. Employees can learn more at OEBB.WW.com