Brian Lim, MD, an interventional gastroenterologist with Southern California Permanente Medical Group, combines award-winning research with a compassionate approach to care inspired by his father.
As chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation, Nancy Gin, MD, feeds her passion to improve the quality of care for all Kaiser Permanente members and patients.
As the senior director of research for Kaiser Permanente in Southern California, Steven Jacobsen, MD, PhD, leads dedicated scientists and clinicians who use information collected during doctor and hospital visits to determine what really works — and what doesn’t work — in health care.
In this historical profile, we trace the Permanente legacy found in the service of a Permanente physician during WWII, exemplifying the highest levels of sacrifice and bravery.