Promoting Good Health Makes for Good News
When communities work to improve the health of all their residents, it's worth taking notice. From farmers markets to research breakthroughs to policy initiatives, the articles included here shine a media spotlight on stories that need to be told, and reveal how we can all make a difference.
Safety Net Partnerships
Kaiser Permanente Approves $29 Million in Community Benefit Grants
PRNewswire-USNewswireFebruary, 12, 2008
In the fourth quarter Kaiser Permanente approved 778 community benefit grants, totaling more than $29 million. The charitable contributions underscore the organization's commitment to strengthen the quality of care to underserved populations through Safety Net Partnerships in California.
Emergency Expansion
By Matthew GrahamThe Clackamas Review
February 5, 2008
Kaiser Sunnyside more than doubles the size of its emergency department to serve a growing community.
Kaiser Permanente Provides $1.4 Million in Holiday Gifts to 40 Metro Atlanta Nonprofits
PRNewswire-USNewswireATLANTA, December 24, 2007
Kaiser Permanente is providing 40 Atlanta-area nonprofit organizations with a surprise holiday gift in the mail this year: over $1.4 million in grant funds to support local health initiatives focusing on increasing access to health care for low-income, uninsured or underinsured individuals, funding for nursing and pharmacy scholarships, and other community health programs.
Kaiser Gives $200,000 to The Effort
by Kathy Robertson, staff writerSacramento Business Journal
November 13, 2007
The Effort, a nonprofit organization that provides primary care in downtown Sacramento for poor patients without insurance, will use a $200,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente to expand its services.
Care and Coverage
Governor Holds Press Conference at Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center to Discuss Health Care Reform
Office of the GovernorWednesday, 12/19/2007
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks on the historic opportunity to expand access to affordable quality care and coverage to all Californians.
Community Health Initiative/HEAL
Kaiser Permanente presents $10,000 to Watts Healthy Farmers’ Market for Sustainability
By Marie Y. Lemelle
KP News Center
July 18, 2008
Kaiser Permanente’s Watts Counseling and Learning presented a $10,000 check in July to the Watts Healthy Farmers’ Market at its one-year anniversary celebration. This donation is the result of the 2007 David Lawrence Community Service Award won by Ruth Conley, a Watts community champion and social-work associate at the Center. Conley spearheaded the establishment of the market and received the annual award, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, which recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts to "improve the health of our communities," and includes $10,000 that recipients can donate to the charity of their choice.
Meeting focuses on small farms
By Dennis PollockThe Fresno Bee
February 22, 2008
A conference in Visalia is expected to draw 400, including "Dr. Broccoli." Dr. Preston Maring, a physician known as "Dr. Broccoli," will talk in Visalia on Monday about his pioneering efforts to establish farmers markets at Kaiser Permanente medical centers and to bring fresh produce into the hospitals.
Meetings seek ideas on improving safety
By Amy YarnallSan Diego Union Tribune
February 7, 2008
Making sure children have a safe route to walk to school is a top priority for Chula Vista leaders. In partnership with Walk San Diego, city staff members are conducting walking audits near Chula Vista's 36 elementary schools. Funding to conduct the first three audits came from a Kaiser Permanente grant to Walk San Diego.
Losing it together
By Barbara LaBoeLongview Daily News
December 15, 2007
Fighting childhood obesity becomes a family affair, as an entire family takes on weight management issues and adopts a healthier diet.
Elk Grove Schools Receive Kaiser Healthy Eating Grant
Elk Grove CitizenNovember 12, 2007
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a total of $300,000 in Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) grants to two local school districts. These grants support programs aimed at improving access to healthy foods, supporting physical activity, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
Develop & Disseminate Knowledge
More medical providers are moving to computerized patient records
By Bleys W. RoseSanta Rosa (Calif.) Press Democrat
February 12, 2008
The age of shared patient information through computerized networking is here, speeding delivery of medical services from hospitals to doctor's offices.
Wellness Initiatives Going Mainstream
Colorado Springs Business JournalDecember 21, 2007
As employers grapple with skyrocketing health care costs, they increasingly turn to initiatives in the workplace that encourage wellness and good health.