From the front lines: How COVID-19 stirred memories of Chernobyl disaster
The COVID-19 pandemic sparks memories of the Chernobyl disaster for a Permanente physician, and reminds her about the significance of medicine to society.
Global education on women’s health equity
Permanente obstetrician-gynecologist Kim Warner, MD, supports girls and women in their health journey at home and abroad.
Harmonizing physician wellness through music
Permanente doctors connect with their love of music, striking new notes so they can better care for their patients.
Wendolyn Gozansky, MD, discusses Kaiser Permanente’s approach to Complex Needs in Healthcare Informatics
The chief quality officer of Colorado Permanente Medical Group was one of two speakers at this week's Innovative Approaches to Complex Care webinar.
Brian Bost, MD, discusses Kaiser Permanente’s gender I.D. practice for transgender members
A front page story in today’s Denver Post looks at various ways health care systems are addressing transgender patients in medical records, citing as an example Kaiser Permanente’s practice of gender self-identification in electronic health records. The article quotes Brian…
Is there a medical impact in addressing non-medical needs?
Wendolyn Gozansky, MD, shares how Kaiser Permanente’s Primary Care Plus program can help patients with complex needs.
The Lederer Legacy of Care
Father and daughter Robert and Meg Lederer share a special bond, becoming pediatricians with the Colorado Permanente Medical Group and dedicating themselves to helping children live healthier lives.
Recognizing Doctors as ‘Doctors’
President and Executive Medical Director Margaret Ferguson, MD, MBA, of Colorado Permanente Medical Group writes about the importance of mentors and developing programs to expand the diversity among physicians.
Doug Newton, MD, Addresses Stigma of Depression Among Adolescents
Doug Newton, MD, MPH, chief of Integrated Behavioral Health and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, recently spoke on a NPR report on the importance of depression screening among adolescents. Only about 50 percent of adolescents…
Vaccines: Preventive Medicine at its Best
Pediatrician Matthew Daley, MD, of the Colorado Permanente Medical Group, talks about the importance of vaccine education and research.