https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/rss-feeds/main-rss <![CDATA[ about.kaiserpermanente.org]]> https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/nurse-honored-for-helping-sexual-assault-survivors <![CDATA[ Kari Cordero wins the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award for her work supporting people who’ve experienced abuse.]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-71d95297d4"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-aca1fdcfd9"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Volunteering Community health Employee story Accolades and awards https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/nurse-honored-for-helping-sexual-assault-survivors https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-names-emily-holliman-president-of-mid-atlantic-states-region <![CDATA[ Holliman previously served as interim president of the market.]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> 2026 Our organization https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-names-emily-holliman-president-of-mid-atlantic-states-region https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/honored-for-extraordinary-community-service <![CDATA[ They work at Kaiser Permanente and volunteer far beyond it. Meet the recipients of our 2025 David Lawrence Community Service Award.]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Community health Employee story Our people https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/honored-for-extraordinary-community-service https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/healing-after-the-fire <![CDATA[ A $5 million grant will expand trauma care for students and staff in Pasadena, California, after the Eaton Fire.]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Community health Grants Health access https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/healing-after-the-fire https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/managed-care-helps-our-medicaid-members <![CDATA[ Our value-based approach to Medicaid managed care improves access and quality.]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Policy and advocacy Our industry https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/managed-care-helps-our-medicaid-members https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/new-zoo-experience-helps-families-step-into-something-wild <![CDATA[ A Kaiser Permanente Healthy Habits Parkway and interactive steps challenge at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance will encourage families to move, learn, and explore together.]]> Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> 2026 Community health https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/new-zoo-experience-helps-families-step-into-something-wild https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/self-collection-kits-boost-cervical-cancer-screening <![CDATA[ A new approach to HPV testing reduces pelvic exams and helps more people get screened, a study finds.]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Health research Cancer Women's health https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/self-collection-kits-boost-cervical-cancer-screening https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/trust-awards-5-million-grant-support-new-cancer-center <![CDATA[ Helmsley Charitable Trust plans to fund infusion bays and patient care areas in expanding oncology wing at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center.]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> 2026 Community health https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/trust-awards-5-million-grant-support-new-cancer-center https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/honoring-nursing-excellence <![CDATA[ Our 2026 National Nursing Excellence Awards recognize nurses who keep learning, adopt new practices, and improve care for patients.]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Employee story Nurses Our organization Accolades and awards Our people https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/honoring-nursing-excellence https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/east-denver-medical-offices-air-quality-program <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente supported the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment’s Love My Air program expansion to 3 medical offices and community clinics.]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our organization Environmental health Sustainability Environmental stewardship https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/east-denver-medical-offices-air-quality-program https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/moanalua-medical-center-recognized-for-maternity-care <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente hospital makes Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 list.]]> Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our organization 2026 Care experience https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/moanalua-medical-center-recognized-for-maternity-care https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/kaiser-permanente-and-risant-health-q1-2026-financial-update <![CDATA[ Kaiser Permanente and Risant Health continued to deliver high-quality, affordable care while expanding access to value-based care in more communities.]]> Fri, 8 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Greg A. Adams Kathy Lancaster Financial results Our organization https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/kaiser-permanente-and-risant-health-q1-2026-financial-update https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/moanalua-medical-center-among-nations-safest-hospitals <![CDATA[ Sixth consecutive ‘A’ grade demonstrates Kaiser Permanente’s dedication to patients.]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our industry Our organization 2026 https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/moanalua-medical-center-among-nations-safest-hospitals https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-pharmacy-demonstrates-significant-cost-savings <![CDATA[ A commissioned report shows Kaiser Permanente Washington had lower prescription drug costs than those of a matched commercial population.]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Our industry 2026 Our organization https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/press-release-archive/kaiser-permanente-pharmacy-demonstrates-significant-cost-savings https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/celebrate-national-nurses-week-with-me <![CDATA[ Join me in honoring our nurses, who shape the high-quality, compassionate care our patients receive every day.]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ <div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-e069c46b0a"> <p>When Kari Cordero’s work phone rings in the middle of the night, she knows someone needs help.</p> <p>On the other end of the call are details of her next case — someone who needs care after a sexual assault.</p> <p>Cordero is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. She is also a forensic nurse who leads Napa Solano SANE-SART, a nonprofit that helps people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.</p> <p>Under her leadership, SANE-SART has grown to reach more people at critical moments. It has expanded from 1 county to 5 across the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p>Cordero has also launched new programs and partnerships to better help children and survivors of sex trafficking.</p> <p>In recognition of her commitment to survivors of abuse and the impact of her work, Kaiser Permanente named Cordero the winner of the 2026 George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award. She is the first nurse to receive this honor.</p> <h2><b>Caring for people in their hardest moments</b></h2> <p>Cordero started with SANE-SART nearly 20 years ago as a nurse examiner. Over the years, she took on more responsibility and stepped into a leadership role when she became executive director in 2021.</p> <p>Even with everything on her plate, her top priority is patients. She often picks up extra shifts when the team is shorthanded, or someone needs a break.</p> <p>Often, her first encounter with a patient is a forensic exam. This exam helps document what happened and collect evidence. During the exam, Cordero cares for the person’s physical, emotional, and mental health.</p> <p>“When somebody’s been hurt — when the worst thing has happened to them — I want to make sure they’re not walking through that process alone,” she said. “Trying to navigate it by yourself can be heartbreaking. That’s why having a nurse examiner is so important.”</p> <p>After an exam, Cordero connects patients to mental health support right away, so they can begin to process what happened.</p> <p>“Kari’s superpower is that she’s in the trenches with you, even as a director,” said former Kaiser Permanente and SANE-SART nurse Lisa Lewis-Javar, who nominated Cordero for the award. “She doesn’t expect you to do anything she wouldn’t do herself.”</p> <h2><b>Expanding care to meet community needs</b></h2> <p>During her time with SANE-SART, the organization has expanded how it supports survivors and families.</p> <p>In 2015, it brought together different members of the community, including the district attorney, to create a child advocacy center. The center is for children who have experienced or witnessed abuse.</p> <p>The organization now also offers no-cost mental health therapy through its trauma recovery center.</p> <p>In 2022, Cordero secured additional funding to start a program for victims of human trafficking that provides safe housing and connects people to support services.</p> <h2><b>Staying committed</b></h2> <p>For Cordero, this work is more than a job.</p> <p>“It’s a calling,” she said. “It’s what drives me.”</p> <p>What keeps her going are the moments when she sees people begin to move forward and rebuild their lives.</p> <p>As part of the award, Cordero received a $10,000 contribution from Kaiser Permanente to donate to the nonprofit of her choice. She chose to support the work of SANE-SART.</p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div id="c07-text-0143daad69"> <h3><b>About the George Halvorson award</b></h3> <p>The George Halvorson Community Health Leadership Award is named for a former Kaiser Permanente chairman and CEO.</p> <p>It honors people who address urgent health challenges and make a lasting difference in their communities.</p> <p>One current or former Kaiser Permanente employee wins the award each year.</p> <p>Winners receive a $10,000 contribution to a charity of their choice.</p> <p>Past winners include:</p> <ul> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/former-employee-honored-for-supporting-south-la-families">Bill Coggins</a>, who founded the Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling and Learning Center in 1967</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/en/news/national/employee-honored-for-bridging-tech-gaps-in-communities.html">Kevin L. Hart</a>, who helped community health centers upgrade their technology to provide better care</p></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div></div> </div> </div> <div></div> </div>]]> Nurses Our organization Our people https://about.kaiserpermanente.org/news/celebrate-national-nurses-week-with-me