While sheltering at home and physical distancing have slowed the spread of COVID-19, the virus is still present and active in our communities. In fact, it is on the rise again and wearing a mask or face covering is now required by the State of California in public. There are ways to decrease your chance […]
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Kids and Masks: What to Do, What to Say
Even though kids are much less likely than adults to become seriously ill with COVID-19, they can still spread the virus to other more vulnerable people in their family and in their community. Just like the rest of us, it is recommended that kids over the age of two wear a mask when they go […]
Celebrate Juneteenth
A special message from the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Team June 19 – Juneteenth – is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth celebrations date back to 1866 and have historically been observed with festivals celebrating African American traditions. Today, Juneteenth is often […]
We Stand With and For You
Calls for change and for greater justice for all continue across this country as people of all creeds, colors, beliefs, and backgrounds have taken action to help transform our nation into one that offers greater inclusiveness and equity for all. For the last several days we have heard in great detail about how systemic racism […]
Talking to Children About Racism and Social Unrest
You kids may be asking questions. Your kids may be showing signs of distress. Your kids may be watching news coverage or getting messages via their phones, which you may not know about. Your kids may be reacting to or even assimilating your moods. There’s a lot going on in the world right now, and […]
A Moment of Solidarity: Friday 6/5, 12:30 p.m.
A message from Julie Miller Phipps, president, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Health Plan and Hospitals, and Ed Ellison, MD, executive medical director, Southern California Permanente Medical Group: From the recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor to the discrimination faced by Christian Cooper, our society is faced with stark reminders of the […]
iPads for Patient Communications: The Tender Side of Tech
No one thinks technology has a tender side (or even thinks about this at all). But a cross-departmental team of industrious Kaiser Permanente Southern California IT professionals discovered it – unknowingly. When the “No Visitors” policy was instituted early in the COVID-19 crisis, patients were disconnected from their dearest, most vital support systems, just when […]
Kaiser Permanente CEO, KPSC leaders address George Floyd tragedy
Equality for All An Important Message From Greg A. Adams, Chairman and CEO, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals. Click here. Chaos or Community? Bringing the American Dream to All Americans. A message from Julie Miller-Phipps, President, Kaiser Permanente Southern California Health Plan and Hospitals; and Ed Ellison, MD, Executive Medical Director, Southern California […]
Mental Health Heroes Turn Chaos to Calm, Unsure to Secure
In the earliest days of the coronavirus pandemic, a grandmother, mother, and two young children were all hospitalized at Downey Medical Center. All except one child tested COVID positive. Their situation demonstrated the chaos that the virus wrought; spotlighted the complexities of managing this novel situation; and exemplified the heroics of three KPSC social workers […]
Updated Mental Health and Well-being Resources Here
As COVID-19 continues to dominate our lives, it’s natural to feel anxious and stressed. As you care for others, whether members, patients, or your own family, we want to be sure you prioritize taking care of yourself, during Mental Health Awareness Month (May) and always. Download this updated flyer, “Mental Health and Well-being Resources for […]
Saturday May 30 Event: Virtual NAMIWalks Done "Your Way"
On Saturday, May 30, celebrate “Mental Health for All: A National Day of Hope” by taking a virtual walk to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – and do it your way. “NAMIWalks Your Way” means participants get to make NAMIWalks their own. You can walk a 5K through your neighborhood or on […]
KPSC Receives Excellent Accreditation in NCQA National Report Card
The National Committee for Quality Assurance, which issues report cards to health care organizations based on measurement, transparency and accountability, has awarded Kaiser Permanente Southern California with its highest status of “Excellent Accreditation.” The 3-year accreditation follows a rigorous and extensive survey of our organization’s Commercial and Medicare operations in the Southern California Region. NCQA Report […]
Calm is here: Free app for mindfulness, mediation and better sleep
Kaiser Permanente expands its mental health and wellness resources with an app focused on emotional wellness, available at no cost to members. As part of Kaiser Permanente’s long-standing commitment to the mental health and wellness of our members and communities, KPSC members now have access to Calm a leading app for mindfulness meditation and sleep, at […]
Advancing treatments through clinical trials
Kaiser Permanente’s clinical trials help advance treatment for health conditions and diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to AIDS and COVID-19. William Towner, MD, has seen firsthand how clinical trials can contribute to the development of more effective and safer medical treatments. He began working in clinical trials at Kaiser Permanente at the height […]
Kaiser Permanente, 5 health systems send urgent message to "Get Care When You Need It"
Kaiser Permanente Southern California is one of six of Los Angeles County’s largest nonprofit health systems united in a mission to encourage community members to put health first and access care when needed. The “BetterTogether.Health” educational campaign sends the message that “Life is on pause. Your health isn’t” and urges viewers to “Get care when […]
