COVID-19 Archives

Permanente Medicine powers coordinated effort around remdesivir clinical research trials

May 21, 2020

Collaboration between Kaiser Permanente’s care delivery system and research programs has driven the successful implementation of remdesivir clinical trials across regions.

Building coronavirus testing capacity

May 18, 2020

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

May 14, 2020

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

May 11, 2020

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

May 7, 2020

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

May 2, 2020

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

April 27, 2020

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

April 24, 2020

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

April 19, 2020

Todd Sachs, MD, medical director of Operations for Southern California Permanente Medical Group, highlights the role of an integrated care system in addressing pandemics.

Social Health Playbook: COVID-19

April 19, 2020

Kaiser Permanente has adapted its Social Health Playbook: COVID-19 to share with others in the field and deepen the health sector’s commitment to addressing the social determinants of health.