Press Releases
Permanente statement regarding FDA action on flavored e-cigarettes
September 16, 2019
The Permanente Federation co-CEOs issued a statement on the Food and Drug Administration's recent action on flavored e-cigarettes.
Kaiser Permanente funds firearm injury prevention research studies
June 20, 2019
Three initiatives will seek to develop clinical-level interventions around safe weapon storage, suicide prevention, and risk prediction.
Washington Permanente Medical Group ratifies Paul Minardi, MD, as new president and EMD
June 10, 2019
Dr. Minardi assumes his new role on July 1, 2019, with the retirement of current WPMG President and Executive Medical Director Steve Tarnoff, MD.
The Permanente Federation announces new chief legal officer
May 13, 2019
Katherine Saral is named the new chief legal officer effective May 29, 2019.
Kaiser Permanente launches social health network to address needs on a broad scale
May 6, 2019
We announce the development of a transformative social health network to help millions address social needs such as food, housing, and transportation.
Kaiser Permanente joins National Academy of Medicine in fight against opioid crisis
May 2, 2019
The organization signs a commitment statement in the public-private partnership that includes more than 100 health care, government, community, academic, and other network organizations.
Nancy Gin, MD, and Edward Lee, MD, appointed to National Permanente Leadership Team
April 18, 2019
The Permanente Federation has appointed a new chief quality officer and chief information officer to its National Permanente Leadership Team.