Permanente Medicine in Action
Highlighting TPMG’s innovative specialty care, featuring renowned TPMG physicians, advanced technology, and compassionate patient care.
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Hospitals Rated Among the Best in the Nation for Maternity Care
Twelve Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are recognized with “Best Maternity Hospitals 2021" national designation.
Analysis Confirms Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Infection
An analysis of Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California early in the pandemic found racial and ethnic disparities in the likelihood of testing positive and being hospitalized for the coronavirus, but no significant disparities in mortality among hospitalized patients.
A Nonsmoker Surprised by Lung Cancer
Mariann Stephens is young and doesn’t smoke, so she was shocked to learn she had lung cancer. Expert care has allowed her to keep living her fun, active life.
Courageously Facing A Family History of Breast Cancer
Kaiser Permanente’s hereditary cancer program provided Fay Gordon with genetic counseling and a prevention plan that caught her breast cancer early.
Battling COVID-19 in Care Homes for Elderly
A plan to slow the spread of COVID-19 among the elderly in group living situations is pioneered at the Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center.
Helping Patients Make Informed Decisions about Prostate Cancer Screening
In a new episode of KP Research Radio, the potential risks and benefits of prostate cancer screening are discussed with Joseph Presti, MD.
Nonsmokers Hit a Magic Number
With help from Kaiser Permanente, 200,000 of its Northern California members have quit tobacco as part of an effective long-running campaign.
Feeling Lucky After Emergency Heart Surgery Saved Her Life
Cardiothoracic surgeon Geoff Allen, MD, repairs Heather Westmoreland's life-threatening aortic dissection.
Recognizing Exceptional Physician Contributions
Annually, The Permanente Medical Group honors a select group of physicians with an award named after its founder.