10 Hospitals Honored for Quality Care
Five Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are rated among the state’s Top 50 overall for quality of care by U.S. News & World Report.
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Keeping Patients Safe from C. Diff
When it comes to protecting patients from the potentially deadly intestinal infection C. diff, Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are on par with the best performing hospitals in the country.
With Help from Kaiser Permanente, Patient’s Bladder Cancer Cured
An innovative operation at Kaiser Permanente resulted in a new bladder for Henry Diaz, who after cancer has resumed an active life. Picture, Diaz with his surgeon, Joseph Presti, MD.
Peer Support Offers Patients Practical Help and Hope
Kaiser Permanente patients who have completed breast cancer treatment use their experience to provide emotional and practical support to newly diagnosed women.
Get the Facts About Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to learn about reducing your risk and recognizing the signs of stroke.
Kaiser Permanente Helps Football Player Kick Concussions
San Franciscan Ellis Moye suffered 2 concussions playing high-school football. But his specialists at Kaiser Permanente got him healthy and back in the game.
Kaiser Permanente Dramatically Diminishes Patient’s Tremors
Richard Williams’ tremors limited his life. Then a complex surgery put him back in control.
Quick, Highly Skilled Care Saves Young Trauma Patient
A teenaged trauma patient and members of his Kaiser Permanente care team were recently honored during a special time out at a Sacramento Kings game as part of Kaiser Permanente’s partnership with the Kings.
Highly Specialized Care Helps Teacher Turn Her Life Around
Kaiser Permanente’s Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program reaches members such as Loretta Fogarty for necessary surgeries that change lives.
Preventing Colon Cancer in Latino Members
Colon cancer screening rates are traditionally lower in the Latino community, but Kaiser Permanente is changing that.
