Stephen Parodi MD Archives

CNN International talks to Stephen Parodi, MD, about COVID vaccine supply and demand

January 18, 2021

Kaiser Permanente's national infectious disease leader says that the organization is working with the state and the federal government to inform them on COVID-19 vaccine supply needs.

Stephen Parodi, MD, warns holiday waves of COVID cases will impact ICU capacity

December 30, 2020

Kaiser Permanente’s infectious disease leader pleads with the public to limit the risk of COVID transmission to help reduce burdens on the health care system on KQED Forum.

Stephen Parodi, MD, warns of potential post-holiday COVID-19 surge on CNBC

December 28, 2020

Kaiser Permanente's national infectious disease leader urges people to adjust their behavior to prevent a new wave of COVID-19 cases from the holidays.

Stephen Parodi, MD, sends plea to ‘don’t share your air’ as COVID cases surge

December 23, 2020

Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Dignity Health urge Californians to practice safety precautions during the holidays to reduce the surge of COVID-19 patients at hospitals.

Stephen Parodi, MD, welcomes news of COVID-19 vaccine approvals on CNBC

December 18, 2020

Kaiser Permanente's national infectious disease leader underscores the safety of recently approved COVID-19 vaccines and the importance of avoiding holiday travel.

CBS Interactive interviews Stephen Parodi, MD, on vaccine safety and distribution

December 16, 2020

National infectious disease leader Stephen Parodi, MD, stresses the importance of avoiding holiday travel, wearing a mask, and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses vaccine hesitancy in Voice of America interview

December 14, 2020

In addition to communicating the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, public health messages must continue to emphasize the ongoing need for precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Stephen Parodi, MD, discusses COVID-19 vaccine mobilization effort

December 14, 2020

Kaiser Permanente’s national infectious disease leader expressed confidence in the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, given the organization’s participation in Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine trials.

Podcast: Lessons from the front lines of COVID-19

December 8, 2020

The Permanente Medicine Podcast with Chris Grant is back. In our 10th episode, physician leaders Stephen Parodi, MD, and Ed Lee, MD, provide an in-depth look at Kaiser Permanente’s COVID-19 response.

Bechara Choucair, MD, and Stephen Parodi, MD discuss public health impacts of COVID-19

November 23, 2020

COVID-19 is the latest in a series of developments that have had a profound impact on public health, according to Kaiser Permanente physician leaders.