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Shobana Rajagopal, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente

Dr. Rajagopal practices at Kaiser Permanente's Sunset Medical Office in Hillsboro

January 19, 2005

Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research receives $3.3 million to enroll 240 local residents in study

Study compares the safety and effectiveness of Atkins-style and DASH diets

January 18, 2005

Kaiser Permanente employees to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

About 400 Kaiser Permanente employees from the Portland-Vancouver area to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service to fight hunger

January 13, 2005

Orthopedic surgeon joins Kaiser Permanente

David Forsythe, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing at Kaiser Permanente's Skyline Medical Office in Salem.

January 11, 2005

Physician joins Kaiser Permanente medical group in Vancouver

Dr. Joy Pretcher practices at Kaiser Permanente’s Cascade Park Medical Office

January 10, 2005

Better-designed seats could reduce sexual dysfunction in bicyclists

New bike seat makes great Valentine gift

January 7, 2005

Bryan Chitwood, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente's medical group

Dr. Chitwood practices at Kaiser Permanente's Sunset Medical Office in Hillsboro

January 6, 2005

Isadora Roth, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente's medical group

Dr. Roth will practice at Kaiser Permanente's Beaverton Medical Office.

January 4, 2005

Anthony J. Domenigoni, DPM, and Neff R. Breen, MD, have joined Kaiser Permanente

Two new physicians will practice in north Portland

January 4, 2005

J. Christopher Shaw, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente in Longview

Dr. Shaw practices internal medicine and pediatrics.

December 29, 2004

Leslie Stevens, DO, has joined Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Stevens is an osteopath at Kaiser Permanente's medical group in Salem.

December 28, 2004

Karl Rose, DDS, has joined Kaiser Permanente’s dental group in Vancouver

A new dentist joins Kaiser Permanente in Clark County

December 1, 2004

Guillermo Gow-Lee, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente's medical group

Dr. Gow-Lee will practice internal medicine at the Salmon Creek Medical Office

December 1, 2004

Mark Haskell, DDS, joins Kaiser Permanente in Salem

Dr. Haskell will practice general dentistry at Kaiser Permanente’s North Lancaster Dental Office

November 30, 2004

Given current demand, vaccine supplies expected to last through sometime Friday

Kaiser Permanente cancels its Saturday flu shot clinics

October 20, 2004

Kaiser Permanente gives flu shots to over 20,000 people in the Northwest on first day of vaccination campaign

Supplies expected to last at least through Tuesday, Oct. 19

October 19, 2004

Kaiser Permanente to follow federal guidelines

Restricting flu vaccine to patients at highest risk

October 8, 2004

Kaiser Permanente flu shot clinics to start October 18

October 4, 2004

A new report from the National Committee on Quality Assurance

Kaiser Permanente rated as one of top five health plans on the West Coast

October 1, 2004

Consequences of excessive drinking are huge, says local researcher who participated in new federal study

More than a thousand deaths in Oregon alone

September 23, 2004

Kaiser Permanente building new parking garage in Clackamas

September 20, 2004

Radiologists join Kaiser Permanente in Clackamas

S. Sean Amant, MD, and Dorothy M. Pao, MD, will practice at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

September 2, 2004

Surgeon Michael J. O'Toole, MD, and internist Mauricio Quintero, MD, join Kaiser Permanente in Vancouver

September 2, 2004

Obstetrician joins Kaiser Permanente in Beaverton

Deani K. Iversen, MD, will practice at Kaiser Permanente's Beaverton Medical Office

September 2, 2004

Physician joins Kaiser Permanente in Clackamas

Kristina Azar, DO, will practice at Kaiser Permanete's Mt. Scott Medical Office

September 2, 2004

Kaiser Permanente names two new vice presidents, Barney Speight and Gary Morgan

August 26, 2004

At Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research 2004 Saward Lecture

Noted Canadian health economist to address cost of preserving privilege in American health care

August 18, 2004

Kaiser Permanente expands dental office in the Lloyd District

August 18, 2004

Kaiser Permanente offers training for hospice volunteers

August 13, 2004

Kaiser Permanente to give $1 million to Multnomah County for medical care of the uninsured

August 10, 2004

Kaiser Permanente to build radiation treatment center in north Portland

$27 million project will also include 298-car garage

July 7, 2004

Kaiser Permanente Northwest recognized for work to prevent heart attacks

June 18, 2004

New Surgeon General's report on smoking expands list of smoking-caused diseases

Portland researcher at Kaiser Permanente wrote key chapter on health burdens of smoking and benefits of reduced smoking

May 25, 2004

Women may benefit more than men from light to moderate drinking

Light to moderate drinking associated with better health, Kaiser Permanente study finds

May 17, 2004

Kaiser Permanente to start offering plans with lower premiums to individual consumers

Plans let consumers trade deductibles for lower monthly premiums

May 6, 2004

Preschoolers turn off TV and turn on to the natural world

April 29, 2004

Kaiser Permanente wins fair workplace award from Oregon rights group

April 28, 2004

National study shows estrogen-alone has both risks and benefits

276 local women involved in study at Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research

April 14, 2004

Kaiser Permanente boosts federal health initiative with sustaining grants and services

April 12, 2004

New puppet program aimed at reducing childhood obesity to have its Portland premiere April 12

April 8, 2004

Kaiser Permanente names leader of its Washington State service area

April 2, 2004

Pulmonologists Daniel B. Root, MD, and Alistair Scriven, MD, join Kaiser Permanente in Clackamas

March 31, 2004

Surgeon Christine Olson, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente in north Portland

March 31, 2004

Sande Irwin, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente in Vancouver

March 31, 2004

Dentist Michael Grishman, DDS, joins Kaiser Permanente in Tigard

March 31, 2004

All adults should be screened for alcohol misuse

Analysis by Oregon researchers prompts U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to recommend alcohol screening for all adults, including pregnant women

March 31, 2004

Kaiser Permanente wants you to turn off TV and instead enjoy free swims and park walks

March 30, 2004

Radiologists Kenneth H. Bookstein, MD, and R. Scott Mercurio, MD, join Kaiser Permanente in Clackamas

March 19, 2004

Wui-Leong Koh, MD, and Jennifer Garnand, MD, join Kaiser Permanente in Portland

March 19, 2004

Rowena Manalo, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente in east Multnomah County

March 19, 2004

Pediatrician Sara Cuthill, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente in north Portland

March 18, 2004

Kaiser Permanente to hold conference on getting patients to exercise

March 16, 2004

Kaiser Permanente offers free hospice volunteer training

March 9, 2004

Kaiser Permanente brightens the smile of 52 kids

February 13, 2004

Kaiser Permanente to hold free forum in Spanish addressing childhood obesity

February 10, 2004

Oregon employees turn to new collaborative arrangement to lower health premiums, broaden coverage choices

More employee benefit choices and control for fewer dollars

February 3, 2004

Kaiser Permanente opens its Web site health content to everyone for free

2003 study shows searching health topics is third most popular activity online

January 28, 2004

Kaiser Permanente wins workplace safety award from the Association of Washington Business

December 23, 2003

Kaiser Permanente to hold free public forum addressing childhood obesity

December 19, 2003

Kaiser Permanente offers free training for hospice volunteers

December 19, 2003

Kaiser Permanente to hold free public forum addressing childhood obesity

December 18, 2003

Kaiser Permanente offers free training in Clark County for hospice volunteers

December 15, 2003

Younger women with diabetes at highest risk for heart attacks

Younger adults with type 2 diabetes at greatly increased risk of heart attacks and stroke

October 24, 2003

Disabled staff with Kaiser Permanente form employee association

October 15, 2003

Kaiser Permanente flu-shot clinics to start in late October

October 9, 2003

National expert on children’s mental health to deliver Kaiser Permanente’s 2003 Saward Lecture in Portland

How can we improve treatment and prevention of childhood mental illnesses?

October 8, 2003

New choices coming in health plans for mid-size employers in Oregon and SW Washington

Kaiser Permanente and CIGNA HealthCare team-up through innovative insurance program aimed at mid-size employers

October 6, 2003

Kaiser Permanente delivers school supplies to help children

September 10, 2003

Nearly 100,000 Oregonians among 8.6 million Americans suffering serious illness due to smoking

Study is first smoking-related illness data released by CDC

September 8, 2003

Mental disorders in children is topic of free public lecture sponsored by Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research

September 3, 2003

Kaiser Permanente to celebrate 25th anniversary of medical office caring for Clackamas residents

August 13, 2003

Kaiser Permanente to hold public forum addressing childhood obesity

August 11, 2003

Kaiser Permanente offers free training for hospice volunteers

August 11, 2003

Sandra J. Barton, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente in Tualatin

August 1, 2003

Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research wins $7.3 million grant to test new ways to help Americans keep weight off

Learning how to lose weight and keep it off is study's goal.

July 22, 2003

Latinos at Kaiser Permanente form staff association

July 21, 2003

Robin Shaughnessy, MD, joins Kaiser Permanente

July 17, 2003

Dentist David Hatch, DMD, joins Kaiser Permanente dental group in Salem

July 3, 2003

Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research participates in federal study that finds drug prevents prostate cancer in some men

June 24, 2003

Hormone therapy linked to more advanced breast cancers, later diagnosis, and more abnormal mammograms

348 Portland-area women were involved in hormone study at Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research

June 24, 2003

Kaiser Permanente plans to add pediatricians at its medical office in Longview

June 23, 2003

Kaiser Permanente to celebrate 25th anniversary of medical office caring for North Portland residents

June 5, 2003

New general counsel named for Kaiser Permanente medical and dental groups

June 3, 2003

Combination hormone therapy doubles risk of dementia, doesn't improve cognitive function, and raises risk of stroke

Hundreds of Portland-area women involved in studies at Kaiser Permenente's Center for Health Research

May 27, 2003

Family practice physician Christopher Rae, MD, and radiologist Rebecca MacGregor, MD, join Kaiser Permanente

May 8, 2003

Explore toxic plants of the Columbia Gorge on free Kaiser Permanente hike

May 5, 2003

Optometrist Norman Goo, OD, joins Kaiser Permanente

April 24, 2003

Making multiple lifestyle changes significantly reduces blood pressure, new study finds

April 22, 2003


Childbearing reduces risk of hip fractures later in life

Women who didn't have children have a 44 percent greater risk of hip fractures

April 21, 2003

Kaiser Permanente offers class on dealing with anger

April 7, 2003

Kaiser Permanente names new chief financial officer and vice president of dental services

April 4, 2003

Kaiser Permanente class helps people live well with chronic health problems

April 3, 2003

Learn infant massage in Kaiser Permanente workshop

April 1, 2003

Kaiser Permanente offers relationship skills class for same-gender couples

April 1, 2003

Kaiser Permanente African American Association

Students may apply for a health care scholarship

March 24, 2003

Kaiser Permanente to celebrate Earth Day with Community Bike Blast in north Portland

March 21, 2003

Kaiser Permanente funds nursing scholarships at Clark College

March 12, 2003

Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research is first to link preschoolers' prescriptions with their mental health diagnoses

Study shows most Northwest preschoolers cared for by Kaiser Permanente who get psychiatric medication have severe behavioral problems

February 10, 2003

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center staff help design new unit providing better patient care, safer working conditions, and lower maintenance costs

February 3, 2003

Kaiser Permanente Study shows lower-fat diet during puberty influences hormones associated with breast cancer risk in adulthood

55 girls in Oregon and Southwest Washington participated

January 15, 2003

Kaiser Permanente renewing commitment to OHP, but will leave plan the middle of 2003

September 24, 2002

Kaiser Permanente will hold additional forum on Hormone Replacement Therapy

August 2, 2002

Women invited to Kaiser Permanente forum on Hormone Replacement Therapy

July 30, 2002

National study of estrogen plus progestin stopped because risks outweigh benefits

348 Portland-area women involved in study at Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research

July 9, 2002

Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research to study diabetics' genetic risks of heart disease

March 11, 2001

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