Newsmakers
Permanente physicians and physician leaders provide their health care industry insight and clinical experience through interviews, commentaries, thought leadership articles, and podcast appearances on a range of health care topics and news.
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.
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.