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A great story is one you have to show your friends and family. Look no further for our favorites about the special people of Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
Keeping Children Safe
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Child Abuse Services and Prevention program empowers clinicians to provide high-quality care for children and advocate for their safety and total well-being.
Enjoying the Gift of Life
In honor of National Donate Life Month, Kaiser Permanente member and employee Audrey Cook shares her story of receiving a life-saving transplant.
Pink Is the Color of Courage
In our ‘Where Are They Now?’ series, we check back with the 5 breast cancer survivors — 4 of whom are cared for by the same oncologist at Kaiser Permanente Antioch. The group is behind the hot pink license plates now showing up on California roads. The California Department of Motor Vehicles projects the specialty plate will be the most successful ever produced.
Stopping Colon Cancer in Its Tracks
Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the United States, yet it is one of the most preventable types of cancer.
First Aid for Mental Health
Kaiser Permanente is funding free training courses to empower employees and the community to respond compassionately when someone is experiencing a mental health challenge.
Quick, Expert Care Saves a Young Mother and her Baby
Hours after a tumor diagnosis, Sondra Smith safely delivered her daughter and underwent an urgent, successful surgery at Kaiser Permanente.
An In-Home Therapy for End-Stage Kidney Disease
In honor of World Kidney Day, March 8, Look insideKP NCAL explores how Kaiser Permanente patients are using peritoneal dialysis to treat their end-stage kidney disease at home.
Dori’s Story
Dori Pettigrew suffered cardiac arrest, organ failure, and a medically induced coma. But she had something in her favor: a Kaiser Permanente care team that never gave up.
Treating the Whole Person
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Science’s new medical assisting program that launched in April 2017 provides more than a classroom education.
Helping Oakland Scholars Succeed
As part of its commitment to community health and its partnership with the Oakland Unified School District, Kaiser Permanente is providing financial support and volunteer mentors to ensure that more Oakland students graduate from college.
The Last Surgery
Two longtime Kaiser Permanente volunteers at Operation Access retire after helping hundreds of the needy people regain their health and wellness.
Making a Difference, Here and Abroad
Dr. Debra Matityahu and Megan Williams are recognized with David Lawrence Community Service Awards. Pictured above, Dr. Matityahu poses with some of her patients in Kenya.