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A nurse and group of dignitaries at a ribbon cutting

We're celebrating Kaiser Permanente's rich history, including this ribbon cutting at the South Wing of the Bess Kaiser Hospital in the Northwest region in 1967. 

Around the Regions (Summer 2015): KP Expands Nationwide

A snapshot of historical moments from across KP.

July 16, 2015
Christy Borton

RN Christy Borton (left) mobilizes for a safer workforce. 

Around the Regions (Spring 2015)

A sampling of what teams across KP are doing in partnership.

March 24, 2015
Carol Hammill and Ursula Doidic

Carol Hammill, a new UPR in Southern California, pictured with her management colleague Ursula Doidic 

Around the Regions (Winter 2015)

A sampling of what teams across KP are doing in partnership.

January 1, 2015
South Bay Medical Center

Members of the Labor and Delivery UBT at South Bay Medical Center in Southern California, a high-performing team

Around the Regions (Fall 2014)

What teams across KP are doing in partnership.

October 7, 2014
RN Kathy Stafford

RN Kathy Stafford, a member of the Oregon Nurses Association 

Curiosity Leads to Better Service

A successful practice crosses state lines.

October 3, 2014
alt="A patient advisory council."

A patient advisory council in Southern California meets to discuss service and quality issues. 

Learning by Listening: Patient Advisory Councils

Patients speak up, help improve service.

October 3, 2014
alt="Drivers help load vans."

A driver helps get vans loaded for the daily runs.

Communication Drives Success

Problem-solving skills improve service.

August 19, 2014
alt="Ute Kongsbak is a speech pathologist."

Union members such as speech pathologist Ute Kongsbak, an OFNHP member, work to improve quality and affordability in the Northwest region—work that builds Kaiser Permanente’s reputation and attracts members.

Growing Stronger Together

LMP is a competitive advantage.

July 11, 2014
alt="Mobile health vans provide service."

Mobile health vans help serve members where they need it. 

Around the Regions (Summer 2014)

The goings-on across KP.

July 11, 2014
alt="Five members of the safety department."

Members of the NW Employee Health and Safety Department: (left to right) Brian Cekoric, Robert Wieking, Susan Gager, Chris Mozingo, RN, and Paulette Hawkins, RN

Northwest Team Spreads Success, Boosts Safety

Competition aids awareness and practice.

May 19, 2014
alt="The Panorama City pharmacy UBT in Southern California."

The Panorama City pharmacy UBT in Southern California encourages patients to use mail-order service, one way to keep KP affordable.  

Around the Regions (Spring 2014)

A quick tour of what's going on.

April 2, 2014
alt="Nurse administers an IV."

Savings added up quickly when this Oncology team in the Northwest paid close attention to which tubing it used for IVs; shown is Randi Norton, an RN and member of OFNHP.

Change in Tubing Saves $25,000

Attention to details pays off.

March 4, 2014

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