Based on limited information, the CDC says the coronavirus can spread from people to animals in some situations, but it’s unlikely. They are aware of a small number of pets, including cats and dogs, reported to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19. As for the […]
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The NFL draft and KPSC: their players and ours
One recent story has broken through the persistent coronavirus news: the NFL draft. During the much-lauded, three-day event, 32 teams chose 255 players, with live-streaming and primetime network coverage. Some welcomed the diversion; others took no notice. After all, it ostensibly bears little relationship to our lives, at home or at KP. Or does it? […]
You count. So be counted.
It’s your constitutional right to be counted! Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, libraries, school lunches, services for and older adults, and other resources. The 2020 Census data will help inform how those dollars are distributed in your community for the next 10 years, and how […]
Honoring "Un"Forgotten Heroes
I wanted to write something to honor the people behind the scenes – the people who don’t always get the credit that nurses and doctors get. They also put their lives at risk and are always there to support us. — Jun Huang, DO, physician-in-charge, West Covina Medical Office Dr. Huang’s kind first-person account recognizes those […]
Enhance the Power of Resilience
Something we can all use right now: simple ideas to help build resilience an d strengthen your ability to bounce back during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resilience has to do with taking stressful or unpleasant experiences and adapting, overcoming, and most importantly — moving on. Resilience is important for maintaining mental as well as physical health, […]
One Nurse's Day. One Patient's Last Day. A Personal Reflection.
Sometimes, a story needs little introduction. This is one such time. Cecilia Fleming-Tumer, MPH, RN, shares her beautifully expressed self-reflections on her experience with a patient who was taken by COVID-19 – and on her role as a nurse leader and fellow human being. Her moving words inspire us to remain strong, committed, and compassionate, […]
Free meals – a McThanks to health care workers
McDonald’s is offering free Thank You meals to healthcare workers and first responders. Just show your KP badge at participating McDonald’s for a breakfast, lunch or dinner meal, one per day through May 5th (or less – let’s be mindful of our nutrition!). Thanks back, McDonald’s. McDeets here. 2.9 / 5 ( 181 votes ) […]
Your daily dad joke
Who doesn’t need a good, clean dad joke? Not a one of us. It’s what we all need right now. Get a new one daily, along with poems and inspirational messages, by dialing 1-877-JOY-4ALL (1-877-569-4255). A group of Canadian teens launched the low tech, now viral idea with the intention of bringing a smile to […]
On April 29, Wear Jeans with a Purpose
For the past 6 years, Kaiser Permanente Southern California has participated in Denim Day to support Peace Over Violence’s campaign and to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Wear jeans on April 29 to help raise awareness about sexual assault prevention, and shine a light on KPSC’s Family Violence Prevention Program, which addresses child, elder, […]
A familiar voice, a message of thanks
Hear a message of thanks and visit a gallery of gratitude for the amazing work happening at KP during the COVID-19 crisis. The message, delivered by Allison Janney, the voice of the Thrive campaign, underscores the extraordinary things you are doing on behalf of our members and patients, and each other. View video on InsideKP […]
What are the recommended masking guidelines away from work?
The Centers for Disease Control recommend wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. CDC also advises using cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus by people who may unknowingly have the […]
What is KP doing to help frontline employees cope with pressures brought by the COVID-19 pandemic?
Kaiser Permanente recognizes many of the people of KP are facing significant, unprecedented challenges at work while managing sudden and traumatic changes in daily and family lives. Therefore, we are implementing temporary benefits and pay programs to assist them in caring for themselves and their families. These temporary COVID-19-related benefits were developed in consultation with […]
Humbled, Inspired by Community Donations
“We’re all in this together” is so much more than a coronavirus rallying cry, as many people are proving through caring acts and deeds. Nowhere is this more evident than in the donations that members of our community have made to Kaiser Permanente Southern California patients, physicians, and employees. “These humbling, inspiring demonstrations of care […]
Miss the sounds of the office?
Sure, you miss the camaraderie. But what about the keyboard taps, footsteps, phones, and your whistling, chip-crunching neighbor? Believe it or not, those familiar sounds can be comforting (and for some, even increase productivity. If broken mufflers, barking dogs, and leaf blowers aren’t doing it, there’s an app for that. Check out I Miss the […]
Caring for someone with COVID-19 at home
New resources for people who are living with or caring for someone with COVID-19. Available in English and Spanish in the Resources section of FYI. 3 / 5 ( 162 votes ) […]
