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Tentative agreement reached

Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Health Care Unions reach tentative agreement, avoiding strike.

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Evan Edminster sitting in his office.

December 6, 2021

Nurse educator leads Vacaville hospital to excellence

Meet Evan Edminster, winner of the 2021 Excellence in Professional Development …

A senior female receiving a COVID-19 vaccination inside a medical office.

December 6, 2021

Faith leaders use trusted voices to encourage vaccination

Grants expand support for faith-based organizations working to protect …

Fresh kale.

December 2, 2021

$65,000 grant to fight hunger among seniors in West Oahu

Funds from Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii will go toward Waianae Coast Comprehens …

Bechara Choucair, MD

November 30, 2021

Bechara Choucair, MD, returns as chief health officer 

After serving on the White House COVID-19 response team, Bechara Choucair, …

Homeless encampment on sidewalk.

November 30, 2021

Grants address health and housing insecurity

The Institute for Human Services and U.S. VETS Hawaii receive a total of …

Gloved hands with vial and syringe.

November 29, 2021

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective 5 months after 2nd dose

Kaiser Permanente study shows Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is 87% effective …

Respiratory therapist James Shepherd and assistant nurse manager Rebeca Haynes with Todd, a mannequin often used to help train nurses, patients, and families.

November 29, 2021

A true friend is not hard to find in James Shepherd

Meet the winner of Kaiser Permanente’s 2021 Friend of Nursing Award.

Young boy smiling and holding up arm with bandage from his vaccination.

November 24, 2021

5 things to know about COVID-19 and the vaccines

Kids 5 and older have been cleared to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and boosters …

November 23, 2021

COVID-19: The latest information

Getting vaccinated can help end this pandemic.

November 18, 2021

Labor union strikes and sympathy strikes

An update on Nov. 18 and 19 union activity for Kaiser Permanente members …

A woman talking to her physician on her laptop during a telehealth visit.

November 16, 2021

Similar follow-up after telehealth and office visits

Kaiser Permanente research shows no difference in emergency visits or hospital …

November 15, 2021

Tentative agreement reached with pharmacists

Pharmacy strike canceled in Northern California.

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