Building coronavirus testing capacity
As parts of the country slowly reopen, attention turns to effective population testing to monitor flare-ups.
From the front lines: Permanente physicians share COVID-19 experiences through #55WordStories
The 55-Word Stories campaign is an initiative that provides Permanente physicians with a creative outlet to share how COVID-19 has impacted their practice and/or personal life.
Telehealth’s time
More Kaiser Permanente members get comfortable with virtual visits such as phone and video appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TPMG physician designs DIY face shield
Pediatrician Kerstin Rosen, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group, designed a face shield for health care workers and enlisted the help of the 3D printing community.
Kaiser Permanente research centers prioritize urgent COVID-19 research projects, clinical trials
In an effort to improve understanding and clinical practice guidelines around the novel coronavirus, Kaiser Permanente’s various research centers are quickly moving to investigate potential treatment for COVID-19.
From the front lines: Fueling the fight against COVID-19 with hope and happiness
Dennis Truong, MD, assistant medical director of Telemedicine at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, shares moments of inspiration during the challenging days of coronavirus.
New Kaiser Permanente study provides information on coronavirus planning for health systems
A new Kaiser Permanente study of COVID-19 patients published today as a research letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) provides estimates for the percentage of test-positive patients requiring hospitalization and admission to the ICU.
Supporting delivery of care during a time of change
Todd Sachs, MD, medical director of Operations for Southern California Permanente Medical Group, highlights the role of an integrated care system in addressing pandemics.
From the front lines: The meaning of ‘calling’
Permanente family medicine physician David Ward, MD, reflects on the meaning of the word "calling" against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Surge Phase Playbook: COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic grows and the number of cases quickly rises in the United States, the 63-page Kaiser Permanente Northern California COVID-19 Hospital Surge Playbook includes detailed guidance for ICU expansion and management.