Tweetcap: #COVIDvaccine provides shot of hope to medical community
The development of a COVID-19 vaccine is being celebrated by frontline physicians, clinicians, nurses, and medical staff across the country.
Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses hospital staffing shortages amid COVID-19 surge
Permanente infectious disease leader Stephen Parodi, MD, shares how Kaiser Permanente is mobilizing clinicians and staff to where they are needed most – hospitals and emergency departments.
Stephen Parodi, MD, welcomes news of COVID-19 vaccine approvals on CNBC
Kaiser Permanente's national infectious disease leader underscores the safety of recently approved COVID-19 vaccines and the importance of avoiding holiday travel.
Paul Thottingal, MD, quoted in TIME story on differences between COVID-19 and influenza
Health experts say COVID-19 is much more dangerous than the seasonal flu, citing death rates and strain on hospitals.
COVID-19 precautions help blunt flu impacts, Imelda Dacones, MD, tells Wall Street Journal
The president and CEO of Northwest Permanente says the lighter flu season is conserving resources for more-severe illnesses and other medical issues.
CBS Interactive interviews Stephen Parodi, MD, on vaccine safety and distribution
National infectious disease leader Stephen Parodi, MD, stresses the importance of avoiding holiday travel, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses vaccine hesitancy in Voice of America interview
In addition to communicating the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, public health messages must continue to emphasize the ongoing need for precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccine mobilization effort
Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader expressed confidence in the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, given the organization’s participation in Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trials.
Tweetcap: Medical community unites around #MedicineForMasks
The social media campaign aims to raise awareness around how people can do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks.
Richard S. Isaacs, MD, and Tatjana Kolevska, MD, discuss telehealth innovations
Working together with Permanente physicians, Kaiser Permanente has continued to innovate and expand delivery of virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.