Permanente Medicine in Action
Highlighting TPMG’s innovative specialty care, featuring renowned TPMG physicians, advanced technology, and compassionate patient care.
Runner’s Life Saved 100 Feet From Finish Line
Just before the half-marathon finish line Mark Gong collapsed. His life was saved by two Kaiser Permanente physicians who rushed to the scene.
Celebrating 1 Year Cancer-Free
The development of 75 to 90% of colon cancer can be avoided with early detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps. An at home KP test is where screening begins.
Empowering Moms-to-be Through Virtual Care
Kaiser Permanente Northern California transformed its perinatal care during the pandemic to bring convenience and excellent care to expecting mothers.
Back in the Game
Careful analysis, consultation, and teamwork by Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Sports Medicine program led to successful meniscal repair surgery for a Division 1 basketball player.
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.