San Mateo County Reports 4 New COVID-19 Deaths, 55 Cases

The latest report brings the countywide death toll to 88.

San Mateo County Reports 32 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths

The latest report brings the countywide total of COVID-19 cases to 2,244.

San Mateo County Loosens Restrictions Under New Health Order

The new county health order allows churches to meet, in-store shopping to begin and beaches to open while meeting specific guidelines.

Coronavirus: Bay Area Teen Shields Medical Workers, Report Says

Gilroy High senior Alex Torres has donated shields he made himself to doctors and pharmacies in Gilroy and an Orange County hospital.

Redwood City, San Mateo County Report New Coronavirus Cases

All school districts in San Mateo County and much of the Bay Area, officially canceled classes for the rest of the school year.

Redwood City Declares Emergency Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Redwood City declared a local public health emergency, giving the city flexibility to mobilize resources to slow the coronavirus.

San Mateo County Libraries Close Due To Coronavirus

The San Mateo County Library is closing all locations starting Monday through March 31 due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Some Grand Princess Passengers Headed To Peninsula Hotel

Passengers being taken to the San Carlos hotel are Americans who have been screened by medical professionals and have mild or no symptoms.

Coronavirus Outbreak Hits Stanford, In-Person Classes Canceled

Two undergraduate students at the university were in self-isolation after possible exposure to COVID-19.

San Mateo County Launches Coronavirus Call Center

The opening of the call center follows the proclamation of a local emergency in San Mateo County.

NorCal Coronavirus Emergency Center Ready To Go

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office helps coordinate emergency response between Santa Cruz County officials and other NorCal officials.

Peninsula Woman To Be Released From Coronavirus Quarantine

Esther Tebeka and her 15-year-old daughter will be released and allowed to return home after two weeks in a coronavirus quarantine.

Ban flavored tobacco products: Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente first major healthcare organization to support CA Senate Bill 793, banning flavored tobaccos, curtail teen vaping

Kaiser's Redwood City Emergency Dept. expertise in elder care

Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City Emergency Department accredited for high-level geriatric care by national MD's organization: 1st in NCAL.

Kaiser Permanente: A-grade for safety in SM County

Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City and South San Francisco Hospitals earn top grades for safety from national rating group, Leapfrog

Flu Shots: Where To Get Them In Redwood City

As flu season approaches, you might want to get immunized this fall.

New El Corte de Madera Preserve Creek Trail Link Opens

The new 1.3-mile section allows additional access to mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians in the preserve southwest of Woodside.

11 S Bay Docs, Med Staff Implicated In Patient-cash Scheme: DOJ

A Redwood City woman was named in the sting in which Amity Home Health and Advent Hospice gave cash kickbacks for patient referrals: DOJ.

24K Bay Area Kaiser Workers To Strike In October

1,000 workers in Redwood City and 2,200 in San Jose are expected to strike over unfair labor practices, which Kaiser denies.

Sequoia Hospital Foundation Welcomes New President

Jennifer Svihus comes to the Redwood City facility with 3 decades of experience health care management and fundraising.

Calif.'s Best Hospitals: Sequoia Makes List Of US News Rankings

New rankings for 2019-20 from U.S. News & World Report identified Sequoia Hospital as a best facility in California.

"Topping Out" signals progress on Kaiser Redwood City Med Office

Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente Redwood City doctors, nurses and staff signed a commemorative beam lifted to top of new medical office

Peninsula Students Learn How Exercise As Right Fit

The Make Time For Fitness program combines the importance of exercise in collaboration with nutrition.

Safety, care honors for local Kaiser Permanente hospitals

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City and South San Francisco honored for patient safety; Redwood City also honored for patient experience

Peninsula Kaiser Workers Aim To Rally Over Priorities

The Kaiser workers union contends the medical giant is a nonprofit but often operates as a 'for-profit' facility with execs benefiting.

Kaiser Permanente MDs bring healthcare help to Guatemala

Twelve Kaiser Permanente MDs, RNs, others work medical mission in remote Mayan village, volunteer with "Faith in Practice"

iPads, software help therapists tailor mental health care at KP

Kaiser Permanente's recently-opened Bovet mental health center uses iPads, software, member input to help tailor therapy for patients

Kaiser grant to reduce homelessness in San Mateo County

$150,000 Kaiser Permanente grant to Human Investment Project (HIP Housing) will aid keeping people in affordable housing in SM County.

Spring has sprung!

Spring weather is here, lets's enjoy it together!

5 Best Peninsula Hikes To Get You Out In 2019

Wanna getaway from the crowded Bay Area without chancing the national park? POST has unveiled 5 of their best hikes sure to help you escape.

Kotex Tampon Recall In CA: Products Unravel In Body

Kimberly-Clark is voluntarily recalling its U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, regular absorbency, after some products unraveled inside the body.

Top Grade for Patient Safety at KP Redwood City: Leapfrog Group

Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City Hospital, and 15 others, get top score for preventing infections, medical errors, and injuries.

Sequoia Hospital Receives Top Honor From Leapfrog Group

The Redwood City hospital was only one in 35 to get the honor, which was given out for patient safety and quality of care.

Get Out The Drugs Valley/Peninsula -- And Dispose Of Them

The National Prescription Drug Takeback allows those who have medications to discard them safely. It's set for Saturday.

Sequoia Hospital Among Top 10% In Nation For Cardiac Surgery

The local hospital was also recognized for its pulmonary care.

ER on Wheels: Groundbreaking Approach to Stroke Care

Sutter Health’s Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is piloting a specially-equipped and -staffed ambulance, called a mobile stroke unit (MSU).

Kaiser Permanente earns highest ranking from national group

The national group ranks Kaiser Permanente Northern California highest for patient care experience, prevention, and treatment

Smog, Smoke In Region Prompt 'Spare The Air' For Redwood City

Unhealthy levels of smoke and smog, otherwise known as ozone, can cause breathing issues and other health problems.

Air Quality Advisory Issued For Redwood City Through Thursday

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

Sequoia Hospital, Birth Center Named Among ‘Best of the Best’

Sequoia Hospital’s award-winning Birth Center offers an array of services and comforts, including all-private rooms and much more.