Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Craig Robbins, MD, comments on appointment scheduling for COVID-19 vaccines
January 20, 2021
Kaiser Permanente’s national co-leader for COVID-19 vaccination tells Kaiser Health News that an online registration tool is coming soon.
CNN International talks to Stephen Parodi, MD, about COVID vaccine supply and demand
January 18, 2021
Kaiser Permanente's national infectious disease leader says that the organization is working with the state and the federal government to inform them on COVID-19 vaccine supply needs.
Don Mordecai, MD, offers advice for finding mental balance in the new year
January 12, 2021
Kaiser Permanente’s national leader for Mental Health and Wellness shares insights in U.S. New and World Report on finding emotional equilibrium during the pandemic.
Ramin Davidoff, MD, says COVID-19 surge is pushing hospitals to the brink
January 4, 2021
The Permanente Federation co-CEO tells The Wall Street Journal that intensive care units at hospitals are feeling the strain from a holiday influx of COVID-19 patients.
Stephen Parodi, MD, warns holiday waves of COVID cases will impact ICU capacity
December 30, 2020
Kaiser Permanente’s infectious disease leader pleads with the public to limit the risk of COVID transmission to help reduce burdens on the health care system on KQED Forum.
Benjamin Thomas, MD, calls for COVID vaccine campaign in Black community
December 30, 2020
In a New York Times op-ed, two emergency medicine doctors call for a public health campaign with trusted voices from the Black communities.
Stephen Parodi, MD, warns of potential post-holiday COVID-19 surge on CNBC
December 28, 2020
Kaiser Permanente's national infectious disease leader urges people to adjust their behavior to prevent a new wave of COVID-19 cases from the holidays.
Stephen Parodi, MD, sends plea to ‘don’t share your air’ as COVID cases surge
December 23, 2020
Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Dignity Health urge Californians to practice safety precautions during the holidays to reduce the surge of COVID-19 patients at hospitals.
Tweetcap: #COVIDvaccine provides shot of hope to medical community
December 21, 2020
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
December 21, 2020
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.