Newsmakers Archives

Matthew Daley, MD, discusses impact of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine with The New York Times

March 8, 2021

Matthew Daley, MD, a pediatrician with the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, sheds light on how the latest COVID vaccine can provide a huge boost to vaccinating Americans.

Margaret Ferguson, MD, writes about vaccinating children for COVID-19 in Modern Healthcare

March 3, 2021

The Colorado Permanente Medical Group president and executive medical director says there are compelling reasons to pursue the immunization of children, including to alleviate their suffering and achieve herd immunity.

Matthew Daley, MD, shares hopes for 3rd COVID vaccine with CNN and Washington Post

March 2, 2021

The Permanente pediatrician, a member of an FDA vaccine advisory panel, commented on how the recently approved Johnson & Johnson vaccine can aide in ending the pandemic.

Roberta Doucet, MD, of SCPMG tells personal COVID-19 story at virtual town hall

March 2, 2021

Roberta Doucet, MD, an anesthesiologist with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, joined a panel of community experts to discuss safety protocols and COVID-19 pandemic trends at “URU The Right to Be” town hall.

Stephen Parodi, MD, calls third COVID-19 vaccine a “huge game changer” on CNN International

March 2, 2021

Permanente infectious disease leader Stephen Parodi, MD, underscores the importance of the recently authorized 1-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine in preventing hospitalizations and deaths.

Stephen Parodi, MD, writes about race to beat COVID-19 variants in MedPage Today

March 1, 2021

Kaiser Permanente national infectious disease leader stresses that sufficient COVID-19 vaccine supply and effective distribution are essential for getting in front of virus variants.

Tweetcap: Taking a beat to recognize American #HeartMonth

February 12, 2021

Permanente physicians joined medical professionals across the country to celebrate American Heart Month and raise awareness for heart disease.

Paul Minardi, MD, shares vaccine rollout efforts in Washington on AMA COVID-19 Update

February 9, 2021

The president and executive medical director of Washington Permanente Medical Group stressed distribution simulations and constant communications as key factors to efficient vaccine rollout.

Alex McDonald, MD, discusses #ThisIsOurShot vaccine awareness campaign on AMA video panel

February 5, 2021

A family physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Dr. McDonald co-founded the grassroots campaign to spread awareness while encouraging others to get vaccinated.

Imelda Dacones, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccine prioritization challenges on health innovation panel

February 1, 2021

The Northwest Permanente president and CEO was quoted on Bloomberg Law about the challenges of determining vaccine eligibility for essential workers.