Air Quality Advisory Issued For Belmont Through Thursday

Smoke may continue to spread and drop to lower levels, air quality officials said Monday.

Free Surgery Stalwarts retire: helped hundreds in San Mateo Cnty

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City's Dr. John Ngai and Nurse Janet Cuschieri lauded for work with Operation Access free surgeries to the needy

Prestigious National Honor for Kaiser Permanente Redwood City MD

Dr. Debra Matityahu earns national Lawrence Award for aiding poverty-stricken, shunned women in Kenya and helping them thrive

As ER Visits Spike, Belmont Residents Urged To Get Flu Shots

We've included a list of places in Belmont where you can get your flu shot now.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City wins nat'l. patient safety honor

Leapfrog Group tallies prevention of injuries, med errors, infections: Kaiser Permanente Redwood City earns an A grade

Kaiser Permanente midwives deliver hope, help to fire victims

At KP Redwood City Ob-Gyn unit, a casual conversation becomes avalanche of goods for Wine Country fire evacuees

Belmont Residents Urged To Get Vaccinated Early This Flu Season

"The flu vaccine is safe and effective and is the most important tool against the spread of influenza in San Mateo County."

Kaiser Permanente grants $340,000 to community health agencies in San Mateo County

Redwood City Medical Center grants to support access to care/coverage, mental health/wellness, healthy eating/active living

Ten Years in a Row: California members rate Kaiser Permanente highest in customer satisfaction, according to JD Power survey

Kaiser Permanente outperformed all other health plans in California, scoring 780 points on a 1,000 point scale

Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City Hospital Receives Top Safety Score

Leapfrog Group: Kaiser Permanente Redwood City ranks high preventing patient injuries, reducing medical errors, limiting infections

Kaiser Permanente earns "leader in LGBTQ healthcare equality" designation

Healthcare Equality Index honors all 38 Kaiser Permanente hospitals for high standards of care, employment, community work

Kaiser Permanente grant to San Mateo Medical Center improves heart health in county.

$500,000 grant an investment to increase access to life-saving heart care in San Mateo County.

Infant Surprises Green Beret Dad at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

Soldier's holiday leave and his wife's "due date" didn't mesh---he feared missing his child----but then a surprise

Winter is Tick Season in Belmont, Vector Control Warns: Disease-Causing Bacteria Alert

"Tick-borne illnesses can be very serious."

Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans top-ranked 6th year in a row

5-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is highes in California

Fight the Flu: Kaiser Permanente offers free flu shots to members

Ease and convenience for Kaiser Permanente members: days, evening, and some Saturdays for vaccination in the Silicon Valley

Kaiser Permanente health plans receive highest ratings

KP Northern California only health plan to earn 5 stars for both Commercial and Medicare health insurance

Recycled flowers bring patients joy at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

"Random Acts of Flowers" delivers gently used blooms to patients at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

Treatment Deemed Successful in Decreasing West Nile Mosquitos at Marina Lagoon

San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District officials conducted treatments on the Marina Lagoon.

Know Someone in Belmont Living With Serious Mental Illness? County Says There's Help

New Health System outreach team launches to support people with a serious mental illness.

Belmont Residents Asked to Spare the Air, Again, As Smoke Makes Its Way To Region

Another Spare the Air alert has been issued as heat and smoke from the Soberanes Fire linger in the Bay Area.

'Extreme Blood Shortage' in Belmont, Bay Area Prompts Public Appeal

"... it is a matter of life and death," Blood Centers of the Pacific said as they issued the plea this week.

Hooked On Cigarettes? Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking

Medicare and Medicaid programs are available for Belmont residents to help with quitting!

Looking For A Nursing Home In Belmont? Medicare Offers Comparison Guide

"Nursing Home Compare" rates more than 15,000 U.S. nursing homes certified for Medicare and Medi-Cal patients.

Orange, red, green: colorful reopening of Kaiser Permanente Farmers Market

Eleventh season for Kaiser Permanente Redwood City market features organic fruit, veggies

HRC: Kaiser Permanente a leader in LGBT healthcare equality

Human Rights Campaign honors all 38 Kaiser Permanente hospitals for 6th consecutive year

Wake Up, Belmont! You're Not Getting Enough Sleep

Go ahead, sleep in this Monday. Sleep deprivation can be dangerous. ... Get the facts from the experts.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City named Comprehensive Stroke Center

One of only 98 centers in the US, mom credits Kaiser Permanente Redwood City with saving her life

Long-time Kaiser Permanente pediatrician, physician leader to retire

Dr. Jim O'Donnell cared for thousands of San Mateo County kids, now adults, in 35-year Kaiser Permanente career.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City among US best for quality, safety

14 Kaiser Permanente medical centers on prestigious Joint Commission list of "Top Performers".

Kaiser Permanente, union, avert mental health workers strike

Weekend talks between Kaiser Permanente and NUHW reach agreement, strike called off

Drug Enforcement Event Collects 12 Tons of Unused Medicine

The unwanted or expired medicine was collected in Northern California and the Central Valley on Saturday's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Vaccination Opponents Inject Hope, Signatures Into Movement

Anti-vaxxers submit petition signatures to State; claim it's not about vaccinations but "fundamental freedom" to make informed choices.

Which State Is The Most Obese? (Certainly Not California!)

And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.

Spinach Recalled Because of High Cadmium Levels, 2015

The organic spinach is from a California company--organicgirl--and is currently limited in scope. Check the code and "use by" date.

West Nile Virus Found in Redwood City Mosquitoes

Fogging will begin on Wednesday. Check the map for the treatment area.

Fewer American Teens Are Having Sex

They're also using different types of protection.

First West Nile Virus Death Of 2015 Confirmed In California

The deceased individual was from Nevada County, state health officials said.

Breast Cancer Walk Draws 2,000-Plus, Raises $4.6 Million

The Bay Area Avon 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer was the the fifth of seven planned walks in the U.S.

Listeria Threat: California Smoked Salmon Recalled

The smoked salmon was sold under six different labels. Check brands, codes and dates.