Community health project gets $500,000 grants: Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente grants $500,000 to help build new clinics for SCCHC and Dientes in Live Oaks area; serve 10,000+ patients.

Kaiser Permanente names new MD leader for Santa Cruz County

He's Dr. William MacLean, a head and neck surgeon, and he'll oversee 3 Kaiser Permanente medical offices and KP services at WCH

New Leaf Community Markets Expands Bloom Wellness Product Line

Organic and Natural Grocery Donates Portion of Product Sales to Local Youth

$500,000 Kaiser Permanente health grants to Santa Cruz County

More than two dozen Santa Cruz County non-profits share in Kaiser Permanente grants aimed at reducing homelessness, improving health.

$90K health grant to Encompass renewed by Kaiser Permanente

Encompass grant aimed to reduce stigma connected to mental health issues, preventing youth from seeking needed care: Kaiser Permanente

Update Nursing Home Ratings: See Capitola's Grades

The federal government has updated how it evaluates nursing homes. Here are the ratings for Capitola.

$150,000 Kaiser Permanente grant to reduce county homelessness

Grant to Watsonville-based Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County will improve housing stability for 100's of families, schoolkids

Medicare ratings: Kaiser earns high 5 Stars for 8th year in a row

Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan earns highest 5-Star ranking 8th consecutive year from CMS for excellence in service and care

Twin Lakes Church Hosting Community Gathering On Mental Health

Friday afternoon will feature 7 workshops on various mental health and addiction topics.

Nat'l. Quality group says NCAL Kaiser Permanente Medicare tops

Highest ranking for Kaiser Permanente NCAL Medicare from Nat'l Committee for Quality Assurance: lauds patient experience, prevention, more

To health: Medicare Advantage now offered by KP Santa Cruz Cnty.

Enrollment for Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plan starts October 15 for Medicare eligible residents of Santa Cruz County.

Care for our Community: Kaiser Permanente health grants top $500K

23 non profits in Santa Cruz County share $500,000 in grants aiding mental health, nutrition, and community safetty programs

County Earns National Recognition For Sharps Program

The North American Hazardous Materials Management Association has awarded Santa Cruz County for its Sharps program.

High marks for Kaiser Permanente in US News quality study

KP offices in Santa Cruz County are part of the Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, honored as top 50 hospitals in California

Kaiser Permanente grant for mental health to Encompass Services

Encompass Community Services to receive $89,985 from Kaiser Permanente to reduce mental health stigmas

'Going extra mile," Kaiser Watsonville nurse helps ailing man.

After a meeting in San Jose, RN Elena encounters distressed driver in parking lot, helps him get ailing father to Emergency Department.

Kaiser Permanente Watsonville nurse leads ailing man to help.

At a meeting in San Jose, RN Elena Gonzales helps confused driver in parking lot, leads him and ailing father to Emergency Department

Cat-hatted readers from Kaiser Permanente thrill school children

Doctor, administrator from Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz County read Dr. Seuss to Radcliff Elementary children in Watsonville

Surgeon, Innovator named Chief MD at Kaiser Permanente San Jose

Dr. Efren Rosas named Physician-in-Chief at Kaiser Permanente San Jose, innovated a unique surgical recovery protocol

Best in state: Ofc. Patient Advocate honors Kaiser Permanente

Report card on healthcare quality from California Office of the Patient Advocate lauds Kaiser Permanente with highest score

Heroic Rescue by Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz Cty staffer

Her car in flames after a head-on accident on Highway 17, Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz County's Chris Amos pulls the driver to safety

Kaiser Permanente grants nearly $1M for Santa Cruz County health, wellness

First annual Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz County Community Benefits to nonprofits providing health, wellness in county

New Medicare Help For People With Chronic Illness

Two-thirds of Americans with Medicare have two or more chronic illnesses, and the program helps work through the challenges.

Kaiser Permanente earns "leader in LGBTQ healthcare equality" designation

Healthcare Equality Index honors all 38 KP hospitals for high standards of patient care, employment, community engagement.

Heart Rehab program at Kaiser Permanente lowers risk of repeat heart attack

Research: successful nurse-facilitated program helps patients lower blood pressure, eat healthier, exercise, more.

How to Find a Good Nursing Home

Selecting a suitable facility is not easy, but Medicare offers an online tool that can help with the decision.

Kaiser Permanente San Jose MD honored for aiding San Francisco Tenderloin residents

Dr. James Jang innovated classic medical strategy in poor SF neighborhood, wins national KP Community Service award

Young heart transplant recipient celebrates long life, holidays at Kaiser Permanente

Gianna Paniagua, a well-known artist, got a new heart at 14 months old, now lauds her heart care team at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara

Know Your Rights: Medicare Benefits For Terminally Ill

Medicare’s hospice benefit allows you to stay in the comfort of your home, unless you need care in an inpatient facility.

California's Kaiser Permanente earns top 4-Star score on state's clinical quality report card

9th consecutive year of top 4-star rating for patient care from the California Office of the Patient Advocate

Blood Drives Set Through End Of Month In Santa Cruz County

Support "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." Cancer patients are often in need of blood products.

Have Medicare Questions? Help Is Mere Phone Call Away

Free, personalized counseling from "SHIP" advisers can guide you through such issues as billing snarls, Part D plans or comparison shopping.

Kaiser Permanente health plans receive highest ratings

Kaiser Permanente NCAL rated highest for health plans by national quality rating service

It's That Time: Review Your Medicare Coverage

The annual open enrollment season begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. Here's what you need to know this year ...

Kaiser Permanente awards $1-million to Silicon Valley health organizations

32 Silicon Valley community health groups to share $1-million Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit awards

Gluten-Free Food Fair

Learn more about living Gluten-Free.

Hooked On Cigarettes? Let Medicare Help You Stop Smoking

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

Bold environmental performance pledged by Kaiser Permanente

Benefits for people and planet: Kaiser Permanente pledges results by 2025.

Celebrating cancer survivorship at Kaiser Permanente San Jose

7th annual Cancer Survivors Day June 12th to emphasize wellness, positivity, exercise in recovery

Dedicated to care: Kaiser Permanente hires new Chief Nursing Officer

Lori Armstrong named CNO at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, dedicated to excellent patient care