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When the Flu Shot Is a Family Affair
Kaiser Permanente employee Valerie Coté and her family make it a point to get the flu vaccine together after they lost 2 family members to complications from the flu.
Taking Prediabetes Seriously
Millions of Americans have prediabetes but don’t know it. The good news is that they can make simple lifestyle changes to prevent or delay developing type 2 diabetes.
Showing Our Pride
Nearly 200 Kaiser Permanente employees, physicians, family members, and friends took part in the Oakland Pride Parade and Festival Sept. 9.
After the Fires, Grants Help With Healing
Kaiser Permanente contributes $1.5 million through 2 grants that extend mental health services and other supports to Sonoma County fire victims.
Growing Up to Be a Doctor
Medical school student Cynthia Davila was inspired and mentored by her Kaiser Permanente pediatrician, Dr. Nora Garcia-Zepeda.
Healing the Heartbroken
Recovering from surgery, Bruno Barro was afraid he would miss his beloved wife’s funeral. Kaiser Permanente nurses at the Modesto Medical Center stepped in to help.
A Classroom for the Senses
San Leandro’s James Baldwin Academy is home to students needing special assistance for sensory processing issues. Thanks to Kaiser Permanente and employee volunteers, they just got a new room with equipment in time for the school year.
Lessons Learned in the Community
More than 100 Kaiser Permanente mental health residents and interns from around Northern California work at schools and community agencies as part of their training programs.
A Father’s Gift
When Andrés Renteria asked his daughter what she wanted for her 15th birthday, he had no idea that her answer would change his life.
Hospitals Recognized as ‘High-Performing’
Northern California hospitals again earn high honors from U.S. News & World Report for quality of care, as well as top marks for the treatment of kidney disease, congestive heart failure, COPD, and knee replacement.