Rise of Life-Changing Cath-Based Procedures
Technology and innovation are powering minimally invasive cardiac care that is helping patients heal faster and live longer.
Hawaii Pediatrician Named a 2018 CDC Immunization Champion
R. Michael Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP, a pediatrician with the Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, is one of 38 physicians across the country receiving the 2018 Childhood Immunization Champion Award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Helping Athletes See the World
Ophthalmological surgeon Michelle Carle, MD, serves as healthy athlete director for the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.
Stephen Parodi, MD, Shares Kaiser Permanente’s Continuum of Care
Stephen Parodi, MD, highlighted Kaiser Permanente’s clinical care experience where patients – such as those needing surgery – receive care touches before, during, and after a procedure.
Case Study: Kaiser Permanente’s Emergency Department Management of Low-Risk Heart Disease Patients
The case study described the process taken in Kaiser Permanente Southern California to standardize the HEART score algorithm to assess patients with possible acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Kaiser Permanente Firearm Safety Task Force, $2 Million Grant Gains Nationwide Attention
This initial research funding demonstrates Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to the health of the communities it serves by addressing preventable gun-related injuries and death.
Excelling in Patient-Focused Population Management
Joseph Young, MD, took on the role of clinical hypertension lead to improve the health of patients and the larger community.
Planning for Life’s ‘What-Ifs’
Matt Handley, MD, of Washington Permanente Medical Group talks about the important role doctors play in a patient’s life care planning.
Stephen Parodi, MD, Shares the Importance of Patient Communication
The words physicians use in discussing care and treatment with patients have significant impact on a variety of outcomes, suggests a recent article in Medical Economics. Word usage can influence a doctor’s reputation, success, and even patient outcomes. Stephen Parodi,…
Ongoing Cardiovascular Care Initiatives Reduce Deaths from Heart Disease, Stroke
Study finds Kaiser Permanente Northern California numbers outpace the nation.