Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Richard Isaacs, MD, and Susan Joy, MD, highlight COVID-19: Return to Sports Playbook guidelines
November 10, 2020
Playbook advises youth, high school, and collegiate athletes on how to get back into fitness in a safe way during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jennifer Weiss, MD, offers tips for avoiding repetitive stress injuries in kids from remote learning
October 20, 2020
With more students jumping online for classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Permanente orthopedic surgeon joins experts on NBC News to discuss the risk of long-term injuries and recommends frequent stretching breaks for kids.
Imelda Dacones, MD, and Lisa Denike, MD, discuss COVID-fueled childhood obesity trends
October 14, 2020
In an interview with USA Today, Imelda Dacones, MD, and Lisa Denike, MD, of Northwest Permanente say they expect to see increases in childhood obesity as months of pandemic stress eating, closed schools, stalled sports, and public space restrictions extend indefinitely.
Richard Isaacs, MD, writes that COVID-19 has blasted health care into the future
October 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has sped the adoption of many technologies — including flat-screen video calls, drone deliveries, and robotic maids — that once seemed far-fetched.
Edward Ellison, MD, shares pandemic lessons for preventing physician burnout
September 29, 2020
In an interview with Harvard Business Review, The Permanente Federation co-CEO underscores the importance of agility, interdependence, and camaraderie in surviving stressful events.
Edward Ellison, MD, discusses the mental health impact of COVID-19 in the workplace
September 28, 2020
In an interview with Fortune magazine, The Permanente Federation co-CEO says he hopes the pandemic will persuade employers to prioritize their workers’ mental health.
Kevin P. Stiles, MD, discusses dialysis options during COVID-19 pandemic
September 18, 2020
The regional chief of nephrology with Southern California Permanente Medical Group discusses dialysis options for people with kidney disease, including at centers and in the home.
Edward Lee, MD, discusses health care IT trends in Becker’s podcast
September 16, 2020
In a wide-ranging podcast interview, The Permanente Federation’s executive vice president and chief information officer discusses the telehealth surge and use of predictive analytics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edward Lee, MD, shares bold predictions for future of health IT with Becker’s
September 14, 2020
The Permanente Federation chief information officer says advances in artificial intelligence will eventually lead to better physician-patient interactions.
Eric B. Larson, MD, featured in Medscape video on benzodiazepines and dementia risk
September 11, 2020
Senior investigator with Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute discusses learnings about the safety of a class of anti-anxiety medications often prescribed to older adults.