From our friends at Kaiser Permanente Northern California comes the remarkable story of Tom Butts, a triathlete who battled hard against COVID-19 and won. After 110 days in the hospital (87 of them on a ventilator) at KP San Jose, Tom outpaced the coronavirus through sheer determination, a fighting spirit, and a lot of hard […]
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COVID-19 Leave Hours Benefit Extended
UPDATE: The COVID-19 temporary relief benefits have been extended through September 30, 2020. Employees who need to be away from work because they have received a positive COVID-19 test result may be eligible to receive up to 80 hours of COVID-19 Positive leave hours. The COVID-19 Positive leave hours temporary benefits are now extended through […]
COVID-19: Recovering Safely at Home
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have mild symptoms and can recover at home. Here’s how to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy and safe if you or someone you are living with is sick. Print or share these flyers with others in the household. In English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and […]
Can Tom Hanks and KP Members Save Lives?
Maybe. After recovering from COVID-19 infection, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson famously donated their convalescent plasma. People who have recovered from coronavirus produce a specific antibody that can attack the virus. When their plasma is transfused to a person who is ill due to the COVID-19 virus, it may improve the chances of recovery, […]
COVID-19 Informational Videos — All in One Place
Many people prefer to get their information via video rather than written material. Kaiser Permanente Southern California has compiled all of its COVID-19 videos in one place, so you can quickly scan and watch. Most videos are less than one minute long; others are just a couple of minutes. This great resource is vailable to […]
What Will it Take? You.
The latest statistics are downright alarming: At KPSC, our COVID-19 positive inpatient census is higher than the peak we reached in April, and it continues to climb. California recorded nearly twice the number of coronavirus cases in June as it did in May. Hospitalizations have more than tripled in San Bernardino County and more than doubled in Orange, Riverside and […]
Security with a Smile (and a Cheer) Makes National News
Want to smile? Watch this amazingly uplifting TV segment about the goodness in people helping people. ABC World News Tonight aired this story featuring security guard Robert Johnson, a man who takes the time to make certain that the nurses, doctors, and other medical staff at KP Downey Medical Center know they are appreciated. Every […]
The Mental Toll of Providing Care During a Pandemic
Keeping watch for PTSD and other mental health issues for clinicians on front lines of COVID-19 The rising numbers of COVID-19 cases are staggering. However, when it comes to the mental and emotional toll inflicted by the novel coronavirus, some of the devastation cannot be quantified. Over the last several months, the medical community […]
Tips for a Fun, Healthy Summer
COVID-19 is still spreading within many communities. If you’re planning to host or attend a summer gathering, read these 4 tips to help reduce your risk of exposure. With summer in full swing and stay-at-home orders lifting across the country, we know that many are making plans for family and community gatherings. At Kaiser Permanente, […]
On Target for Clinic Re-openings
Good news for members, patients, and guests who love the convenience of getting care at your neighborhood Target store. Kaiser Permanente’s existing 26 Target Clinic locations opened on June 29 along with a new location in Norwalk, CA. Steps to ensure the suppression of the coronavirus at each clinic location are in place. KP licensed […]
COVID and Cancer Can Wait…Senior Portrait Glam Day Can’t
In early March 2020, Hani Atkins was preparing for her upcoming 18th birthday, including a trip to Disneyland with her family, and anticipating her senior year of high school with all of the exciting moments that entails. Those plans, however, did not play out as expected. Not only did the theme park temporarily close due […]
Ex-Governors Join Newsom to Urge, “Californians: Wear a Mask!”
Democrats and Republicans agree, wearing a mask isn’t a political statement. It’s about protecting yourself, your family, and your community. California’s current and past 4 governors are reminding us that our actions save lives. Kaiser Permanente has joined in promoting this clever public service announcement, in which the Governors make a bipartisan plea to encourage […]
The Importance of Empathy (video)
There is so much useful information packed into this 3 1/2 minute video — and it’s never more relevant than right now, during this highly-charged, double-pandemic moment in time. We all manage stress and anxiety in our own way based on our own experiences. Without knowing it, we create expectations of how others should behave […]
Tips for Staying Safe in Public Gatherings
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 […]
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 […]
