Highly Contagious Human Parvovirus Detected In Redwood City: What To Know

Health officials emphasize preventative steps as the seasonal outbreak peaks across California cities.

New Doctor's Office Opens Claiming To Offer More Personalized Healthcare In Redwood City

The doctor said her new practice will provide more attentiveness and time for each individual patient.

Bay Area Infectious Disease Expert Urges Residents To Get Vaccinated Ahead Of Flu And COVID-19 Season

An Infectious Disease doctor emphasized vaccine safety and community protection, offering practical advice for families and students.

Summer Safety: Redwood City Orthopedic Surgeon Shares Tips To Prevent Injuries

A local expert revealed how to enjoy summer sports without landing in the ER.

Bay Area Lyme Foundation Names New Executive Director

A former journalist joins the Portola Valley based organization.

Northern California Kaiser Permanente rated highest for quality care

Our health plan also rated highest in the state for behavioral and mental health care, cardiac, maternity, and other specialty care areas

NCQA recognizes Kaiser Permanente for high-quality care

Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Medicare and commercial health plans are the highest rated in California by NCQA

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City recognized for care of older patients

The hospital is one of only 252 hospitals in the US designated as level 2 Age-Friendly Health System

New physician leader named at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

Orthopedic surgeon Charles Lim, MD, is named as physician in chief at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City mentors future health workers

KP LAUNCH has provided paid summer jobs for high schoolers and college students at Kaiser Permanente medical centers for 56 summers

New leadership for Kaiser Permanente in San Mateo County

Shasta Addessi is named Senior Vice President and Area Manager of Kaiser Permanente medical centers in South San Francisco and Redwood City

Nursing Company Looks To Virtual Reality And AI To Provide Hospice Care

National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients.

Good health starts in the community

Kaiser Permanente invests $1.3 billion in improving health of Northern California communities

Kaiser Permanente hospitals recognized for high-quality maternity care

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Hospital among those honored by Newsweek

Kaiser Permanente low income health program nearing deadline to apply

Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program provides comprehensive, affordable health care coverage for qualified low-income families

Flu Season, COVID & RSV Spur Holiday Tips From SMC Health Leaders

All Bay Area health officers have issued a joint set of recommendations as viral activity ramps up for the winter months.

Nurse Crushed Between Metal Bed And Magnetic MRI Machine: Reports

Kaiser Permanente faces an $18,000 fine after the nurse required surgery and a hospital stay, reports said.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City listed for exceptional maternity care

The state's 2023 Maternity Care Honor Roll names hospitals that met or surpassed the statewide target to reduce births via cesarean section

SMC Detects West Nile Virus In Redwood City Crow

The county logged its first West Nile detection of the year this week in a dead crow found in the Redwood Shores area.

New leadership for Kaiser Permanente's San Mateo Service area

Sheila Gilson named senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente hospitals and medical offices in San Mateo County.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City honored for patient safety

The Leapfrog Group gives Kaiser Permanente Redwood City "A" for keeping patients safe

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City recognized for maternity care

The Leapfrog Group and Money Magazine recognize Kaiser Permanente Redwood City as one of the nation’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care”

Kaiser Permanente members have access to emotional coaching support

New digital self-care tool Ginger complements comprehensive system of mental health care and clinical services

Stroke Survivor thanks Kaiser Permanente for care

Well-known Bay Area radio sportscaster is back to playing golf after a full recovery

Kaiser Permanente earns national stroke care honors

Kaiser Permanente hospitals receive the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Kaiser Permanente helps communities recover from COVID-19

Community Health Grants from Kaiser Permanente focused on protecting hard-hit communities and supporting a just recovery from the pandemic.

Subvariants Bedevil San Mateo County: Health Officer

The emergence of subvariants of the already highly contagious omicron variant are keeping both local and statewide transmission levels high.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City honored for excellent maternity care

Hospital honored for reducing the use of births via cesarean sections, which can lead to higher rates of complications for mom and baby

Preventive measures offered for men's health from Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente notes June is Men’s Health Month and a good time to make sure men are taking care of their own health

Mask Mandate Not Returning In San Mateo County Yet, Per Health Officer

Alameda County was the first in the Bay Area to reissue a mask mandate on Thursday.

2022 Hospital Safety Grades Out: How Did Redwood City Hospitals Fare?

The Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Sequoia Hospital received grades for spring 2022 this week by The Leapfrog Group.

Kaiser Permanente hospitals listed among best for maternity care

Eleven Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals earn Newsweek’s “Best Maternity Hospitals” designation

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City earns "A" for patient safety

Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital earned an "A" for safety by the Leapfrog group, a national association of health insurance buyers.

Redwood City Hospital Named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital was among the hospitals recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index.

Redwood City Recycling Facility To Be Reviewed By State Agency

Sims Metal Management , a 12-acre recycling and shredding operation, is being investigated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control.

New mom lauds "cheerleader" Kaiser Permanente Redwood City nurse

A Kaiser Permanente Redwood City nurse who helped a new mom through a difficult labor was complimented in a letter, called her cheerleader

Hospital Capacity In Redwood City-Woodside Area: Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in San Mateo County and across CA.

Hospital Capacity In Redwood City-Woodside Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in San Mateo County and across CA.

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Redwood City

Next week, Redwood City residents will be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Redwood City-Woodside Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in San Mateo County.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.