Kaiser Permanente
May 2026 Events
The monthly health newsletter is here to help you keep your workforce healthy, motivated, and engaged all year. We encourage you to share these ideas and inspiration with your employees. In addition to our health topic of the month, we provide a variety of wellness resources to keep employees informed and energized. These include our Monthly Wellness Calendar, Calm Sessions,Move It Mondays, Wellness Webinars, and more. All resources are designed for employees of all health plans—and the best part? They’re FREE! Webinars can be viewed on demand; register, and a link will be sent for convenient viewing. We encourage you to incorporate these resources into your wellness program to maximize engagement and impact.
This month, we’re here to help you explore new ways to be your best YOU. Join us in building healthy habits this May and keeping them going all year long!
Our focus for May: Mental Health
If you are having a hard time mentally or emotionally, we're here to help. Learn more about how you can get care for yourself or a loved one; no referral is needed! No matter your journey and where you are, support is just a click away. If you want to take an online survey to assess symptoms of depression, click here. At Kaiser Permanente, you can get help navigating major life events like being pregnant or caring for a newborn, or for managing issues like stress, depression, or substance use. Whatever you may be going through, we’ll connect you to the support you need.
FIND YOUR VOICE; speak up if you are struggling.
The people in your life are there for you; be open and honest with your loved ones. Also, talk to your Doctor; they can connect you with the support and help you need, and will be there along the way. FIND YOUR WORDS
Mental Health & Wellness tools, including downloadable audio-guided imagery programs, and Access to Mental Health and Wellness Support
Resources for Your Employees
- Head and Heart: Supporting your employees when they need you most
- Well-being Spaces for Teachers and Staff
Kaiser Permanente Member Specific Resources
Strategic Planning Resources
- Guide to Prioritizing Mental Well-Being in the Workplace
- U.S. Surgeon General's Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace
- How to boost workplace wellness with mental fitness
COME AND GET YOUR CALM ON!
What is Calm? The number one app for sleep and meditation, which is designed to help lower stress, anxiety, and more. Free to all Kaiser Permanente members.
Calm features more than 100 guided meditations and sleep stories for a more restful sleep. It also features exclusive music tracks for focus, relaxation, sleep, and more! This app is free to all Kaiser Permanente members. Please visit www.kp.org/selfcareapps to learn more.
Join us for 15 minutes to de-stress, reset, and renew yourself. The sessions below are open to all Kaiser and Non-Kaiser Permanente members.
(open to everyone regardless of your health plan)
Wednesday, May 13th, 10 am - 10:15 am - Click here to join the meeting
Wednesday, May 27th, 2 pm - 2:15 pm Click here to join the meeting
Monthly Challenge: Book Worm – Read, Relax, and Rejuvenate Your Mind - This May, we’re inviting you to take a mental health break through reading. Your challenge: read for at least 600 minutes this month—that’s less than 20 minutes a day! Reading is more than just a hobby—it’s a proven way to boost your mental well-being. It lowers stress, improves focus, enhances empathy, and helps you feel more positive. When you immerse yourself in a good book, your body relaxes, your heart rate slows, and your mind escapes the constant buzz of daily life. For this challenge, we encourage you to read (not listen) so you can fully engage your mind and give it the mindful exercise it deserves. Find a cozy spot, settle in, and let your book carry you away. Taking time to read each day is a simple yet powerful act of self-care, nourishing your mind, calming your thoughts, and helping you build a stronger foundation for mental health. Happy reading and happy mind!
Additional Resources
Visit Kaiser Permanente for more resources and information. Keep an eye out for the next installment, and we hope you and your workforce have a happy May!
Additional Resources: open to all Kaiser and Non-Kaiser Permanente members
Your journey starts here! All webinars are recorded and valid for 90 days.
Northern California Wellness Wednesday Webinars
Southern California Thrive Thursday Webinars
Kaiser Permanente Member-only resources:
Take the Total Health Assessment: The First Step to a Healthier You
Browse Wellness Guides. Take a moment. Take a breath. Take time for self-care.
Get one-on-one guidance and support from a dedicated wellness coach. Wellness coaching i s available at no extra cost for Kaiser Permanente members. Wellness Coaching by Phone
Women's Fitness Festival - Northern CA only
The 2026 Kaiser Permanente Women's Fitness Festival takes place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, on 9th Street, between L Street and Capitol Mall. This is a one-of-a-kind all-women's event that includes medals and a beautiful race tee for 5K/10K finishers. Participants of the Princess 1/2 - Mile Fun Run receive a medal. After the event, please join us for breakfast and celebrate with your friends in the mimosa garden. Enjoy complimentary health screenings at the Kaiser Permanente Health Pavilion. Tell all the women in your life and use the discount code KPWFF10 to receive $10 off your registration.