Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Stephen Parodi, MD, welcomes news of COVID-19 vaccine approvals on CNBC
December 18, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 17, 2020
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
December 16, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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
December 9, 2020
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
December 9, 2020
Working together with Permanente physicians, Kaiser Permanente has continued to innovate and expand delivery of virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nicola Klein, MD, discusses new smartphone technology for reporting vaccine side effects
December 9, 2020
A new monitoring system is designed to provide real-time warnings of side effects in Americans vaccinated against the coronavirus, but public health experts warn that it could be vulnerable to manipulation.
Richard Isaacs, MD, writes on Medscape about health care advances during COVID-19
December 3, 2020
The Permanente Federation co-CEO focuses on 3 significant developments that will benefit how health organizations deliver care to patients for years to come.