US woman says she had hysterectomy after she got someone else’s cancer diagnosis
A US woman from the Atlanta area is alleging that she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and underwent…
Kaiser nurses say AI, workplace surveillance are making their jobs and patient care worse
KAISER PERMANENTE NURSES who answer advice and triage calls say their duty of care for patients is being…
California Kaiser nurses say AI scoring and 15-minute call limits threaten patient care
Nurses at Kaiser Permanente in California say brief-call expectations and artificial intelligence systems that rate productivity, tone, and…
What should you drink for everyday hydration?
Electrolyte drinks have grown more popular, but one local doctor said most people should still reach for water…
Fate of $2 billion California plan to fund Medi-Cal in feds’ hands
The fate of the state’s $2 billion plan to maintain health insurance for low-income and disabled Californians is…
Kaiser Permanente opens new clinic in Sparks | News
Kaiser Permanente held a ribbon cutting and tour for their new clinic in Sparks. The new clinic is…
Kaiser Permanente and Maui Health come together to expand access to care in West Maui : Maui Now
Courtesy of Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi announced it will partner with Maui Health to open a…
Kaiser Permanente spent $1 billion during nurses and health workers strike
When confronted with an enormous labor strike this January in California and Hawaii, Kaiser Permanente spent an additional…
18 cases of legionella, waterborne bacteria, found at Kaiser Santa Clara hospital – The Mercury News
Santa Clara County Public Health is investigating an outbreak of legionella at Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Clara Medical Center,…
What a pediatrician recommends, after recall on children’s pain medication
Dr. Christina Brown, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, said it’s a reminder to take a close look at…
Eye-opening study into ultra-processed foods and your risk of heart problems
If chips, hot dogs, frozen meals and sugary drinks are part of your daily diet, there’s new research…
Prized pediatric unit is closing at Sonoma County’s largest hospital. What comes next?
Less than two weeks from now, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Sonoma County’s largest hospital, will stop admitting…