Showing Our Pride
Nearly 200 Kaiser Permanente employees, physicians, family members, and friends took part in the Oakland Pride Parade and Festival Sept. 9.
Browsing: Community Caring
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.
Creating Jobs Where They’re Needed Most
Kaiser Permanente is partnering with Inner City Capital Connections to help small businesses in economically distressed areas grow and create jobs.
A Farmers Market on Wheels
Kaiser Permanente is a sponsor of the Freshest Cargo, a mobile farmers market that brings fresh and healthy food to neighborhoods that need it.
Reducing Stigma Around Mental Illness
Kaiser Permanente awards $2 million to raise public understanding of mental health and overall well-being.
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.
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.