Permanente Medicine in Action
Four Physicians Honored with 2024 Exceptional Contribution Award
The Sidney R. Garfield Award recognizes TPMG physicians whose work has made a significant impact on patients, colleagues, and the community.
Care Team Helps Young Patient Attend Taylor Swift Concert
Lily Elliott's physicians, nurses, and therapists made her wish to attend a Taylor Swift concert come true by arranging for wheelchair-accessible seats so she could enjoy the show.
Cutting-Edge Procedure Puts Star Athlete Back on Track
Kaiser Permanente Diablo Sports Medicine Department takes a whole-team, integrated approach to treating injured athletes.
Research in the News
Long-Term Ultrasound Testing May Not Be Needed for Older Women With Stable Ovarian Cysts
Low risk of ovarian cancer seen in KP Northern California study offers reassurance to patients and physicians.
ED Physicians Moving Away From Lumbar Puncture for Headache Evaluation
A new Kaiser Permanente study illuminates a shift to use of CT cerebral angiography in emergency departments to evaluate and diagnose sudden, severe headaches.
Patients With Sarcopenia at Higher Risk of Surgical Complications
CT scans that are part of surgical planning can also be used to assess frailty and identify high-risk patients, according to a KP Northern California study.
Honoring Physician Excellence
We honor physician excellence and highlight outstanding achievements in innovation, research, teaching and leadership—and the daily impact physicians have on the lives of our patients.
