Permanente Medicine in Action

Jacob Knudsen, 13 (pictured), is one of thousands of cancer patients whose care continued safely and without interruption at Kaiser Permanente Northern California despite the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.

“I cannot say enough nice things about Kaiser Permanente, from the minute I walked in, to the minute I walked out 2 days later,” said Kamla Birusingh.

Kaiser Permanente Northern California is developing new modes of care while continuing many social distancing measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Widespread fear surrounding the outbreak of a deadly infection coupled with economic uncertainty and isolation is the perfect storm for increased anxiety and depression.

It’s difficult to watch patients with COVID-19 suffering alone, with no family nearby to provide comfort. Seeing the loneliness patients in isolation are experiencing weighs heavily on the minds of front-line care providers at Kaiser Permanente Fresno.

Stacy Allegro, who is recovering from COVID-19 disease, credits her Kaiser Permanente doctors and nurses for saving her life.

For most people, avoiding public spaces and working from home makes them feel protected during the COVID-19 crisis, but for victims of domestic violence, home is often an unsafe place.

Telemedicine is quickly becoming health care’s first line of defense against COVID-19. The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) has ramped up its telehealth services to minimize foot traffic in offices and to educate patients.

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