Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
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.
Nancy Gin, MD, urges young adults to continue COVID-19 safety measures while waiting for vaccine
February 1, 2021
The Permanente Federation’s chief quality officer tells Healthline that young, healthy individuals must exercise good judgement to protect more-vulnerable populations as COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out.
Stephen Parodi, MD, speaks with MSNBC about the urgency of increasing vaccine supply
January 25, 2021
Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader says vaccine distribution will be key to battling new COVID-19 variants.
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.