Climbing for Peace
Kaiser Permanente member Fred Ptucha’s new pacemaker enabled him to scale Iran’s Mount Damavand on behalf of peace. Pictured, the climbers crossing a snowfield at 17,000 feet.
Browsing: Community Caring
A Heart Full of Gratitude
Kaiser Permanente member Sarah Kalbus recently walked the Heart Walk in thanksgiving for her successful heart transplant.
Mood Ring App Is a Jewel
Oakland’s Youth Radio was supported by Kaiser Permanente in creating an app called Mood Ring. It helps young people chart and share their emotions.
Preventing Homelessness in Oakland
Kaiser Permanente is partnering with the San Francisco Foundation and a trio of nonprofit agencies to help keep Oakland residents in stable housing.
Moving Mental Health to the Forefront
Kaiser Permanente furthers its commitment to mental health and wellness with financial support, deepening community partnerships, and a call for reducing stigma and developing resilience.
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.
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.
Nurses Make Healthy Rounds in the Community
Kaiser Permanente nurse scholars share fun and nutrition education at free summer lunch sites in the Sacramento area this summer.
Mobile Hygiene Service Helps People Shine
A $200,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente enables an Oakland-based mobile shower service to bring hygiene, health, and hope to houseless neighbors.