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At 54, Rong Fang had no history of heart disease, so he knew something was wrong when he began having chest pain. Learn how quick, coordinated care saved his life. k-p.li/2ZrgCnK
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Stephanie Freeman was four months pregnant when she felt a lump in her breast and learned she had cancer. Find out how a team of specialists collaborated to provide the best care for her and her baby. k-p.li/2MeEUNz #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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It is with profound sadness that we announce that @BernardJTyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday in his sleep. k-p.li/33BrUI6
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Thank you for sharing this. This video has been brought to our attention and we are actively investigating it. The conduct in this video does not in any way reflect the views or beliefs of Kaiser Permanente.
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.Thank you for alerting us to this. May we send you a direct message so we can discuss further and share with our legal team?
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Athletes like @StephenCurry30 are speaking more openly about #mentalhealth and @NBA is supporting them w/ mental health professionals on every team. Don Mordecai, MD, shares how this could go a long way in reducing mental health stigma via @MTVNEWS k-p.li/2YRnBKJ
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Celebrating healthy choices & hard work with @StephenCurry30 & @ayeshacurry gives us a #FridayFeeling #CoachCurry
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Organized labor played a pivotal role in making employer-sponsored health coverage a cornerstone of today’s human services safety net. For #LaborDay our history blog explains - and celebrates - that union’ k-p.li/2PhwVy7
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Already registered to vote? It’s time to make a plan. Check out your state-specific regulations, deadlines, and vote-by-mail information today. bit.ly/3ejBb29 #VoteReady #KPVotes
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Our Oakland Medical Center is open and operating as usual. There are no cases of Coronavirus and no quarantine at the medical center. Visitors may notice that we are holding training this morning as part of our ongoing emergency preparedness.
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We're committing $60M in joint investments w/ @LISC_HQ & $40M in grants to organizations @PCVtweets and @icicorg to address systemic racism & inequities & build resiliency for businesses owned by Black or other underrepresented groups. #EquityIsHealth k-p.li/3fWXKoD
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Did you know Labor and Management have been partnering at Kaiser Permanente since 1942? The partnership was essential to power the Home Front effort when America joined World War II k-p.li/laborday18 #LaborDay
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As we honor those who serve this #LaborDay, meet daughter/mother Alexis Goudeau, RN, BSN, CCRN, Union Steward, UNAC/UHCP & Camille Davis, RN, who help our members and community live more healthy years. Read about employees who help power Kaiser Permanente k-p.li/aboutKP
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It can be hard to reach out to a friend when you think they might be depressed. @MileyCyrus shares how one conversation can make a difference. Learn how to support others w/ this #PresenceOfMind interactive video.
Click the link + press ▶ to start: k-p.li/PoMVideo2-TW
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Depression can affect anyone. It’s okay to speak up and ask for help. Thank you @NeYoCompound for encouraging people to talk about mental health. Learn how to offer support w/ this #PresenceOfMind interactive video AND press ▶ on mental health: k-p.li/PoMVideo2-TW
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Preparation is key in the event of an outbreak. Stephen Parodi, MD, and Mary Meyer, MD, share with @NBCNightlyNews how Kaiser Permanente has prepared and is ready to treat COVID-19 and keep patients and caregivers safe. k-p.li/2IbfAW3
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We know #ClimateChangesHealth. We are proud to make bold moves to mitigate the effects of climate change on health. With our recent investment in clean, renewable energy, we are on track to become carbon neutral in 2020. #GCAS2018 k-p.li/2CDCpBF
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Today, Kaiser Permanente announced a commitment of $2.75 million towards research to help prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) for generations to come, and build healthy, resilient communities. k-p.li/35koMSs #resilience
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As we honor those who serve this #LaborDay, meet Alejandra Damo, Bilingual Medical Assistant, SEIU Local 49 in the Northwest, who is helping our members and her community live more healthy years. Read about our employees who help power Kaiser Permanente k-p.li/aboutKP
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. But when caught early, it can often be cured. That’s why colorectal cancer screening is a priority at Kaiser Permanente. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth k-p.li/3QyVTKa
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As we honor those who serve this #LaborDay, meet Jojo Gonzales, Biomedical Equipment Tech, Southern California, IUOE Local 501, who is helping our members and his community live more healthy years. Read about our employees who help power Kaiser Permanente k-p.li/aboutKP
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Will you be at #SXSW? Our own @choucair will be talking #HousingForHealth w/ @cmtysolutions Rosanne Haggerty, @LaureBlatchford of @EnterpriseNow & @BobbyWatts6 of @NatlHCHCouncil k-p.li/2VIL9LQ
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Identical twins Erin and Jill never imagined they’d give birth on the same day - but they did! Alice Lau, ob-gyn at @KPSCALnews, covered both twins’ prenatal care and was stunned that they were giving birth simultaneously. More via @washingtonpost: washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
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We can all use support right now. Let’s be there for each other. Thank you @samsmith for the encouraging message. Learn how to prioritize your #mentalhealth with this #PresenceOfMind interactive video and press ▶ on mental health. k-p.li/PoMVideo2-TW
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Watch @StephenCurry30 and @ayeshacurry share health tips in our latest video via @SInow k-p.li/1Vm9lAi
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Honoring those who serve this #LaborDay, meet Kristine Thornham & Michelle Cordova, Total Health Labor Leads, UFCW Local 7 & SEIU 105 in Colorado, who help our members and communities live more healthy years. Read about who help power Kaiser Permanente k-p.li/aboutKP
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As we fight COVID-19, we’re profoundly grateful for the 23,000+ dedicated doctors working hand in hand with our extraordinary nurses, pharmacists, technicians and other care team members. Please #StayHome as we thank them today and every day for their service. #NationalDoctorsDay
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As we honor those who serve this #LaborDay, meet Shaneya Smith, clinical assistant, OPEIU Local 2 in our Mid-Atlantic region, who is helping our members and her community live more healthy years. Read about our employees who help power Kaiser Permanente k-p.li/aboutKP
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“It’s not an easy conversation to have especially in a community that is not used to opening up and being vulnerable, but we at @Cloud9 want to set a path for all esports athletes that it’s okay to talk about it" @JackEtienne on reducing mental health stigma in esports. #HLTH2020
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Thank you @Apple and @Tim_Cook for your incredible contribution in producing and distributing face shields to our Kaiser Permanente caregivers as we face the unprecedented challenge in the fight against COVID-19 #FlattentheCurve
Apple is dedicated to supporting the worldwide response to COVID-19. We’ve now sourced over 20M masks through our supply chain. Our design, engineering, operations and packaging teams are also working with suppliers to design, produce and ship face shields for medical workers.
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Happy #LaborDay to our employees! We celebrate all the amazing ways you make a difference in patients' lives and the communities we serve. Thank you and 多謝 and gracias and mahalo. k-p.li/Labor
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As we honor those who serve this #LaborDay, meet Danielle Long, sleep apnea coordinator/polysomnographer, OPEIU Local 2 Virginia, who is helping our members and her community live more healthy years. Read about employees who help power Kaiser Permanente k-p.li/aboutKP
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New research highlights the critical role the private sector is playing in the effort to mitigate climate change. Kaiser Permanente rises to Towards Net Zero challenge and aims to be carbon neutral in 2020. k-p.li/2mCbrTv #ClimateWeek #ClimateChangesHealth
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We’re joining forces with leading Esports team @Cloud9 to take on common opponents – anxiety, stress, isolation, stigma. Our mission: engage gamers in mental health conversations and encourage #PresenceOfMind k-p.li/3fJJGj5 #challengeaccepted
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There’s a growing community of people talking about mental health. @joshuatbassett shares how you can Press Play on Mental Health and learn how to support yourself and others w/ the #PresenceOfMind video series created w/ @cloud9 & promoted by @iHeartRadio bit.ly/3DDRXAn
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Mental health conditions, big or small, can be hard to put into words. But talking about them truly helps. Thank you @whydontwemusic for sharing the love. Check out this #PresenceOfMind interactive video and press ▶ on mental health: k-p.li/t3_PoMVideo
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Our message of #inspiringhealthycommunities is a big hit at the #RoseParade
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As part of our ongoing commitment to address the #totalhealth of our members we’ve launched a Community Support Hub - which helps proactively screen members for social needs and connect them w/community-based resources and government assistance programs. k-p.li/44Uzqxs
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We’re proud that our health plans are rated among the nation’s best for overall treatment, prevention & patient experience by @NCQA. Only 6 plans in the country received a 5-star rating this year, and 4 of the 6 were Kaiser Permanente plans. Learn more: k-p.li/3LDe1js
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Remember having to “be kind and rewind”? Then it might be time to get a colorectal cancer screening, recommended for most people beginning at age 45. k-p.li/3QyVTKa #ColorectalCancerAwareness #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
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Tomorrow’s #cancer care, available today. We bring cutting-edge treatments to our members' local communities through one of the nation’s largest cancer clinical trial programs. k-p.li/cancer-research #KPResearch
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We now offer the @calm meditation and sleep app – at no cost to 11.5M members – to help improve their emotional well-being and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. k-p.li/2zNx3TJ #MentalHealthMonth
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Kaiser Permanente applauds Supreme Court decision to protect gay and transgender employees from workplace discrimination.
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Gun violence is a public health crisis. We must do more to prevent it and educate on its health implications in our society.
We've shared in @washingtonpost @nytimes @latimes @SFGate our pledge to address gun violence + how to pursue a healthier future. k-p.li/3t2edko
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We’re the first health care system in the United States to achieve #carbonneutral status. This achievement eliminates our 800,000-ton annual carbon footprint, which is equal to taking 175,000 motor vehicles off the road. Read this to see how we did it. k-p.li/2FeAplP
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Gladys Knight performs You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me and The Way We Were in a beautiful tribute to Bernard J. Tyson #HonoringBJT
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Paging anyone born before 1978: If your first cell phone was a flip, and your internet connection was dial-up, then it’s time to dial up your screenings for colorectal cancer. Learn more and make a plan to get screened: k-p.li/3QyVTKa
#ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
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We have waived all member out-of-pocket costs for inpatient and outpatient services related to the treatment of COVID-19 as of April 1st. We hope to alleviate the cost burden and reduce stress on impacted members paying for care. k-p.li/347qMNA
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In celebration of Bernard J. Tyson's life, all are invited Sunday, Nov. 17 to the Oakland Rotunda, where Bernard will be lying in repose from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA.
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On March 1, we launched a relief campaign that will support @DirectRelief, @GEMmissions, + @WCKitchen, which are providing the people of #Ukraine w/ aid. We'll match our employee-physician donations up to $200K.
As of 3/3 they've donated more than $200K. k-p.li/3tLMwvV
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Sharing Chairman and CEO Greg A. Adams’ internal statement yesterday regarding nationwide protests against racial discrimination, social injustice, and race-based violence, in which he reaffirmed Kaiser Permanente’s dedication to equality for all. k-p.li/2Y4yl5h
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We take this allegation very seriously. We launched an investigation to determine the facts and circumstances and today put this employee on leave. Equity, inclusion and diversity serve as the foundation of our organization. We cannot comment further due to privacy laws.
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Kaiser Permanente’s 2022 #RoseParade float, “A Healthier Future,” earns the Theme Award for most outstanding presentation of the Rose Parade theme. This year's float honors today’s health care heroes and those making a difference for tomorrow. k-p.li/3pKsr8r
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Hello, Washington! We're Kaiser Permanente and we're here to help manage your family’s health: kp.org/hellowashington
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We’ve committed $5.4 million to organizations that advocate to help combat violence and hate against people of Asian descent and to support the rights, health, and wellness of the Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. k-p.li/3f1BGfh
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With COVID-19 cases surging, no one can let their guard down, and everyone has a role to play in stopping the spread. #DontShareYourAir k-p.li/Coronavirus
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Today we unveiled the portrait of former Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson. With great pride @KPMedSchool carries the namesake and legacy of one of the most influential health care leaders of his generation who championed equity and high-quality, affordable care for all.
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If you ever waited for the beep, we have an important message for you about colorectal cancer: Keeping up with regular screenings is one of the best ways to stop colorectal cancer.
k-p.li/3QyVTKa #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
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If you passed notes with your bestie and signed yearbooks in real life, this is your reminder to learn about your risk for colorectal cancer – and when and how to get screened. k-p.li/3K8xRBp #ColorectalCancerAwareness #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
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Join us LIVE Dec. 16 @ 5PM PT for #PresenceOfMind created w/ @cloud9. @Froskurinn + @sjokz will share w/ @erinasimon how they cope w/ the pressure of being in the spotlight, and why it’s important for them to talk openly about mental health w/ their fans. k-p.li/3n0pdcP
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Our cancer clinical trials program is one of the largest in the nation, giving members access to cutting-edge #cancer treatments, close to home. k-p.li/cancer-research #KPResearch
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Cutting-edge #cancer care, close to home. When our members take part in our clinical trials, it gives them access to the best available treatments, right within their local communities. k-p.li/cancer-research #KPResearch
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Twenty-two of our hospitals were recognized among the Best Maternity Care Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek magazine. The designation, awarded to only 231 hospitals in the U.S., identifies leading maternity programs based on rigorous quality and safety measures. bit.ly/2BhbWu3
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25 Kaiser Permanente hospitals given an “A” grade for patient safety by @LeapfrogGroup k-p.li/3f9NdXI
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We are excited to have reached a tentative agreement with the frontline health care workers of the @UnionCoalition this morning. We are thankful for the instrumental involvement of Acting U.S. Labor Secretary @ActSecJulieSu .
A full announcement will follow shortly.
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Thank you. Please see our statement regarding the shortage of hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil).
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As we approach #NationalDoctorsDay on March 30, we send gratitude to the physicians of Kaiser Permanente. Thank you for your commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate care to our members. 💙🩺 k-p.li/3VAX8gu
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June is #Pride Month and we join our employees, physicians, members, and communities in honoring and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. We’re proud that we’ve strongly advocated for equity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals in health care and beyond: k-p.li/45CT5Tu
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“We want to reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage teens and young adults to prioritize their well-being" Don Mordecai talks w/ @Cloud9 CEO @JackEtienne at #HLTH2020 about the goal of our partnership and the #PresenceOfMind stream series.
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We’re donating more than $5 million in surplus medical equipment and supplies to help the people of India overcome the enormous COVID-19 surge there. The supplies are from emergency reserves remaining after our response to the COVID-19 surge in the U.S. k-p.li/3eihxRs
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Proud of all of our regions representing and sharing the #InspiringHealthyCommunities message at the #RoseParade
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Thank you, @CAgovernor Gavin Newsom, for asking Chairman and CEO Greg Adams to join the Governor’s Task Force on Jobs and Business Recovery, with so many great California leaders, representing all the communities we serve. k-p.li/2VkiEqq
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The @kpmedschool will now be known as the Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine to honor Bernard's support for creating a new, diverse generation of physicians poised to be advocates for patients and communities. k-p.li/2Osid8D
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We've reaffirmed our support for transgender equality in response to changes in the Affordable Care Act removing protection for gender identity and sexual orientation. k-p.li/3cUqUml
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We just announced that we will continue to waive most member out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 treatment through Dec. 31, 2020, to help alleviate the cost burden and stress of paying for care, and to help members focus on recovery. k-p.li/2MaTwNn
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Looking for guidance on how to make and donate surgical masks? We’ve put together a step-by-step video on how to make non-clinical masks, as well as information on how to donate them. And if you do, thank you! k-p.li/2xpQ7pV
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We're committing $25M to expand our Center for Gun Violence Research & Education to address the public health crisis of gun violence. Learn how we’re pursuing a healthier future through innovation, research, education, and a partnership with @TheHAVI: k-p.li/3DjMUaj
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COVID-19 vaccine supply is limited and unpredictable. The recent expansion of eligibility by the state to include individuals over 65 years old has not yet come with additional supply.
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We’re proud that @POTUS has shared the importance of our steps to fully vaccinate our workforce against COVID-19. We encourage other employers to do the same in an effort to slow the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant. Via @WSJ: k-p.li/3fWYJaG
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We understand the connection between a healthy climate and healthy people. We’re proud to announce that Kaiser Permanente is carbon neutral – the first health care organization in the U.S. to reach this goal. Watch to see more about how we did it and why. k-p.li/2FeAplP
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Newly released research in @nejmcatalyst shows how our #PresenceOfMind initiative w/@Cloud9 is an effective way to support mental health for young adult gamers. Study authors @PublicGoodProj tracked the impact on reducing stigma & measured behavior change. k-p.li/3Lsp65x
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Congratulations to @BernardJTyson on being named to the @modrnhealthcr 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the fifth straight year. #MHmostinfluential k-p.li/2OOE1K8
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After a prostate cancer diagnosis at 52, Greg Sutliff is back to doing all the things he loves most. Learn how the compassionate care he received from a team of skilled specialists helped speed his recovery. k-p.li/2NqcFNI
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We’re humbled by the support and generosity from our community. On behalf of everyone here, thank you so very much for your donations! #Weareinthistogether #Stayhome k-p.li/2WNoX6P
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Great to hear @Licorice + team talk about mental health in the latest #PresenceOfMind episode created w/ @Cloud9. Tune in LIVE TOMORROW @ 5 PM PT as @HealthyGamerGG + @BMKibler talk to @erinasimon about the pressures they face and how to cope. k-p.li/3kg9SUG
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In observance of #Juneteenth, we honor the many sacrifices and contributions made by African Americans in the United States, and we join in solidarity against racism, injustice, and inequality. k-p.li/2CleqYt
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In celebration of Bernard J. Tyson's life, all are invited today to the Oakland Rotunda, where Bernard will be lying in repose from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA.
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Our thoughts are with #LasVegas and all affected by this tragedy. Grateful to brave care teams and 1st responders there for all they do.
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CEO Greg Adams thanks the 63,000 nurses across Kaiser Permanente. Nurses play a critical role in our mission — to provide hiqh-quality, affordable health care & to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. #NursesMonth #YearoftheNurse k-p.li/2WA7qNE
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We are pleased to announce that we are committing a $1 million grant to the @American_Heart Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund. The late Kaiser Permanente CEO’s commitment to health equity and social good will continue in his memory: k-p.li/2IfGcck
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A federally funded COVID-19 vaccine trial is underway at @KPWaResearch. This is the first vaccine trial for this virus, which causes COVID-19 in humans. Learn more: k-p.li/2ITciHr @NIH
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We also believe the behavior on this video is repugnant - but you have the wrong Heather Patton, as is being widely reported this morning. Please remove this tweet immediately, as it does not concern either Dr. Heather Patton, or this organization. k-p.li/2lQwjXk
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