PermanenteDocs Chat on growing up with social media
Watch this recent chat with Permanente psychiatrist Asha Patton-Smith, MD, discussing the health effects of social media on adolescents.
Permanente physicians called to service in Ukraine
Two Permanente doctors went on volunteer medical missions to bring care and compassion to evacuees from the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Permanente physicians lead expansion of at-home colorectal cancer screening
Convenient colorectal cancer screening is now recommended for patients ages 45 to 49.
PermanenteDocs Chat on innovation in cardiac care
Watch a replay of this Facebook Live session that looks at changes in cardiac care with guest Ameya Kulkarni, MD, of Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group.
Pim Suwannarat, MD, sheds light on epigenetics
Pim Suwannarat, MD, a geneticist for Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, penned an article for U.S. World & News Report in which she explains how epigenetics works and its potential application in areas such as therapies that target specific types of tumors and other genetic illnesses.
Progress toward eliminating hepatitis C
Permanente physicians take an innovative approach to screening and treating hepatitis C on a path to eventually eliminating the infection among patients.
Ameya Kulkarni, MD, addresses physician loneliness in NEJM article
Modern medicine ushers in advanced technology that helps improve patient care and the way physicians work. But some of the side effects of these technology can lead to physician burnout, especially in an era of virtual care where, more and…
Coordinated care for high-risk pregnancies
Kiila Johnson, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, shares how the integrated care model of Permanente Medicine helps high-risk pregnancy patients.
An Eye for Quality Care
Joseph Territo, MD, was born into medicine, and today leads the clinical quality improvement work at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group.
Strengthening the Patient-Doctor Relationship Can Improve Patient Health and Reduce Costs, Report Says
Increased time between an internist and patient can reduce time spent in hospitals and save costs for health organizations in the long run.