Internships Drive Diversity in Health Care
KP Launch, the Kaiser Permanente Northern California high school and college internship program, is expanding its college cohort as part its mission to increase diversity in health care.
Author: Douglas Oakley
Supporting Breastfeeding Moms
With support from Kaiser Permanente, mothers visiting the Santa Clara Central Park Library now have a private place to breastfeed their children.
A Do It Yourself Approach to Men’s Health
When it comes to living a long life, there are a surprisingly high number of preventive measures men can take on their own — including simply visiting a doctor — to stave off deadly diseases.
Public Affairs Rep Lands Big Book Deal
Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Public Affairs Representative Heather Chavez is keeping her day job and finishing the first of 2 books.
Housing Grant Supports Santa Rosa Seniors
Kaiser Permanente awards PEP Housing $1 million to help build homes for low-income and chronically homeless seniors.
New Technology Helps Mental Health Therapists Track Patient Progress
Kaiser Permanente Northern California therapists will soon begin using iPads and software to aid treatment.
The Lowdown on Delirium
Kaiser Permanente Northern California is getting the word out about the condition that afflicts some hospital patients.
Breaking the Grip of Health Inequities
South Sacramento physicians use a telephone talk show to educate populations with unequal instances of disease.
Theatre Connects Students to Mental Health Resources
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Educational Theatre is connecting a record number of student audience members to adults for help.
Delivering Innovative Care in Mental Health
Kaiser Permanente Northern California is expanding access to mental health care by embedding therapists in primary and specialty care settings.
Embedding Mental Health Care in Emergency and Primary Medicine
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento’s Emergency Department demonstrates an innovative approach to integrating mental health care.