News release archives: Oregon/Washington
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