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Tweetcap: Sharing why #GratitudeisMedicine

November 26, 2019

Edward M. Ellison, MD, co-CEO of The Permanente Federation, kicked off a 10-day #GratitudeisMedicine challenge so everyone who contributes to the practice of Permanente Medicine can share what they're grateful for over social media.

Imelda Dacones, MD, shares how Kaiser Permanente addresses social determinants of health through ‘Thrive Local’

November 20, 2019

Imelda Dacones, MD, president and CEO of Northwest Permanente (NWP), joined other health care experts earlier this week in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. News Healthcare of Tomorrow conference, which focused on social determinants of health often looking at factors such as housing, transportation, and access to health food.

Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

November 19, 2019

The Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine will be named in honor of late Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson, reflecting Tyson’s commitment to the future of health care and the school.

Eric Larson, MD, quoted in The Wall Street Journal about new dementia report

November 18, 2019

In a recent article by The Wall Street Journal, Eric Larson, MD, a physician with Washington Permanente Medical Group and senior investigator for the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, is quoted about dementia prevention research published in a report commissioned by the Lancet medical journal.

Afif El-Hasan, MD, discusses the importance of asthma attack prevention and treatment

November 15, 2019

Afif El-Hasan, MD, a pediatrician at Southern California Permanente Medical Group, explains how asthma attacks can become deadly even with medical intervention.

Tweetcap: Honoring Bernard Tyson and his legacy in health care, civil rights, and community health

November 13, 2019

On Sunday, November 10, Bernard Tyson passed away in his sleep at the age of 60. Leaders in health, politics, business, and entertainment paid tribute to his legacy.

Sameer Awsare, MD, focuses on Kaiser Permanente’s innovative approach to biosimilars at GRx+Biosims

November 8, 2019

Presenting at this week’s GRx+Biosims meeting in North Bethesda, Maryland, Sameer Awsare, MD, associate executive director of The Permanente Medical Group, elaborated on how Kaiser Permanente leverages its integrated care model to drive collaboration in advancing the move to biosimilars.

5 questions with a men’s health research expert

November 6, 2019

As the senior director of research for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, Steven Jacobsen, MD, PhD, leads dedicated scientists and clinicians who use information collected during doctor and hospital visits to determine what really works — and what doesn’t work — in health care.

Tweetcap: Stephen Parodi, MD, shares op-ed on health care and wildfires

November 5, 2019

Stephen Parodi, MD, associate director at The Permanente Medical Group, shared his insights on the California wildfires through the lens of health care In a recent New York Times opinion piece, prompting activity on social media.

Mental health care rated California’s best

November 4, 2019

Kaiser Permanente health plans were the only ones in the state to receive 5 out of 5 stars for quality mental health care, as well as overall quality of care.