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29 Dec 2022
Jessie Swift was supposed to head home to Mountain House (into SJC) from Vegas on Monday. His bag was already checked when his flight got cancelled. No sign of the bag since… UNTIL HE JUST SAW IT IN MY 5AM LIVE SHOT AT SJC ON @abc7newsbayarea!!! He said he raced here to get it!
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Food insecurity and isolation are major health challenges for older adults. Abhishek Dosi, our senior vice president, explains how supporting Meals on Wheels San Francisco aligns directly with our mission to improve health in the communities we serve: k-p.li/4oyh687
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Geriatrician Dr. Parimala Selvan describes social disconnection to @NorthBayNews as "a global health crisis." She says that those that are lonely have poor health behavior. But local Sonoma County programs are aiming to help. k-p.li/4vPM1ir
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With parts of the Bay Area experiencing a heat wave over the next few days, emergency medicine physician, Dr. Corinne McLeary, explained to @abc7newsbayarea the symptoms of heat related illnesses and ways to stay safe in the heat. Scroll to 30:04: abc7news.com/videoClip/19276…
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Jun 7
The queen herself, Ariana Grande, kicks off her Eternal Sunshine Tour with the first stop in Oakland, CA! 🫧 @OaklandArena
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Diabetes affects Asian Americans 40% more than other racial groups. Dr. Kapil Dhingra, physician in chief at Kaiser Permanente San Leandro, told @KTSF26 that diabetes can often be prevented or managed through simple, sustainable habits: k-p.li/4a8I8Ni
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Dr. Elmira Manoucheri, an ob-gyn, spoke to @marinij about expanding her training and expertise to include menopause-specific education to better serve menopausal patients: k-p.li/4vrZUn3
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At Kaiser Permanente, improving the health of the communities that we serve is key to our mission. That's why we were proud to partner with Carnaval San Francisco over the weekend. Together, our volunteers did nearly 600 blood pressure and glucose screenings for festival guests!
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#Pride Month traces its roots to the 1969 Stonewall uprising. Today we honor that legacy by celebrating resilience, remembering those we’ve lost, and continuing to support inclusive care and communities. We’re proud to provide care that reflects the communities we serve.
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One in 12 Asian Americans have chronic Hepatitis B, often through mother-to-child transmission. Dr. Jennifer Ng, an internal medicine physician, explains to @KTSF26 why the Hepatitis B vaccine is the best method of preventing infection: k-p.li/4dNm79f
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May 29
We had such a blast at Carnaval San Francisco last weekend! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Kaiser Permanente Health and Wellness Pavilion! @kpnorcal
At Kaiser Permanente, improving the health of the communities that we serve is key to our mission. That's why we were proud to partner with Carnaval San Francisco over the weekend. Together, our volunteers did nearly 600 blood pressure and glucose screenings for festival guests!
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Over the weekend, we were proud to team up with @KPSoSF to offer free health screenings for festival guests at Carnaval San Francisco. Volunteers gave blood pressure and glucose checks, physical therapy demonstrations, offered education on sugar-sweetened beverages and more.
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Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Dr. Estelle Kahn, one of our dermatologists, discusses sun safety, why skin cancers are increasing, and the latest treatment options. Read more: k-p.li/42Oy1cC
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Dr. David Ding, our chief of orthopedic surgery, told the @SFChronicle that when it comes to exercise, everything in combination is the "best" exercise. That means a combo of aerobic and some strength training with vigorous exercise. Read more: k-p.li/4diaqHb
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May is #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth. Our dermatologist, Dr. Estelle Kahn, explains the ABCDEs of melanoma, which are a guide to identifying warning signs of the most dangerous skin cancer, to @abc7newsbayarea. Scroll to 31:09 for her full interview:
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Do you ever lie awake at night, worried about the fact that you aren’t sleeping and fixate on the hours of rest you are missing? Dr. Nirupam Singh, one of our pulmonologists, explains sleep anxiety and his tips on how to get better rest on @KCBSRadio: audacy.com/podcasts/d3f1d638…
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May 11
From online ordering to mail order, you have many easy ways to fill and manage your prescriptions. Learn more: k-p.li/4d8B9mL
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is common in kids under the age of 5. Dr. Tara Greenhow, one of our pediatric infectious diseases specialists, told @KCBSRadio that symptoms include low grade fevers, sores or blisters on the hands, in the mouth and on feet. audacy.com/podcast/kcbs-radi…
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Congratulations to Kaiser Permanente San Rafael for earning an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for meeting national standards in patient safety. Thank you to our teams for providing high-quality, safe care. Learn more: patch.com/california/sanrafa…
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Catherine Rhee, Ph.D., psychologist at Kaiser Permanente Daly City, spoke to @KTSF26 about breaking the stigma around mental health. Just as someone would go to the doctor for strep throat or a broken arm, it’s important to seek care for your mental health ktsf.com/2026/03/18/kaiser-p…
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May 6
Happy Nurses Week!
May 6
During National Nurses Week, we honor our 78,630 nurses across Kaiser Permanente for the expertise they bring and the difference they make in people’s lives. Happy Nurses Week! #ThankYouNurses
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