Newsmakers
Permanente physicians are regularly featured in the media on a variety of health issues.
Lisa A. Jackson, MD, offers perspective on efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine in TIME story
November 18, 2020
The senior investigator with the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute discusses promising developments from clinical trials on a COVID-19 vaccine under development by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health.
Permanente physicians quoted in HealthITAnalytics on patient monitoring study
November 18, 2020
Kaiser Permanente research published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that hospitalized patients monitored with an innovative clinical decision-support tool significantly improved outcomes and lowered the risk of death.
Nancy Gin, MD, spotlights physician-led research in fight against COVID-19
November 12, 2020
The chief quality officer of The Permanente Federation writes on KevinMD.com that physician researchers are bridging the gap between the patient’s bedside and the clinical world.
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.