Physician leadership
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From the front lines: How COVID-19 stirred memories of Chernobyl disaster
July 5, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic sparks memories of the Chernobyl disaster for a Permanente physician, and reminds her about the significance of medicine to society.
The mental toll of providing care during a pandemic
June 30, 2020
The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 has been felt across the medical community, increasing concerns over PTSD and moral injury rising among physicians and care teams.
Ending the injustice
June 3, 2020
Imelda Dacones, MD, president and CEO of Northwest Permanente, focuses on health disparities and the role of physicians and all of health care to curb injustice.
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.
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.