Americans More Open About Mental Health Issues, But Stigma Lingers
Dr. Don Mordecai, TPMG's director of mental health and addiction medicine services, discusses a new poll about both progress and stigma associated with mental health issues.
Expert Care Changes the Game for Father and Son
Alfonso and Stevie Joo, basketball coaches and father and son, both faced potentially career-altering injuries. But quick, personalized care from TPMG got them back on the court.
What to Know About TAVR, an Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery
Dr. Edward McNulty, KP San Francisco, discusses a ten year clinical trail that follows how TAVR patients fare, and the durability of the valves.
Kaiser Slashes Opioid Prescriptions for Bay Area Patients
Dr. Sameer Awsare explains how TPMG cut the number of opioid prescriptions in KP Northern California by one-third since 2015.
Birthplace May Be Tied to Dementia Risk
A Division of Research study found that people born in an area in the U.S. called the “stroke belt” have a higher rate of dementia. Rachel Whitmer, PhD is quoted.
Uniting to Fight Sepsis
The region’s care teams are significantly reducing deaths from sepsis, continuously improving treatment, and sharing their knowledge widely.