Stories

A diverse staff (like this team from the perioperative department at the Ontario Medical Center in Southern California) serving a diverse membership is a point of pride and strength for Kaiser Permanente. 

Teo's stay in the NICU after he was born led dad Trav Ichinose to become an active member of the team's parent advisory council, contributing his voice to improving performance. 

Account administration representative Sue Hermes, an OPEIU Local 30 member, with management co-lead Demetria Williams. 

Tangela Ford-Brown, a patient care technician in Northern California and SEIU UHW member, with patient Macan Singh

From left, union co-lead Alicia Rendon, former co-lead Amber Cabrera, manager Darren Smith and team sponsor Trissy Bastin.

Bernardino Corona, optical machine operator, SEIU UHW

Eyvonne Kirk, department administrator, with Eric Zambrano, RN, UNAC/UHCP

Management co-lead Annette Adams

The diagnostic imaging department at the Woodland Hills Medical Center is improving workflow and boosting attendance by drawing on the wide experience of its team members.