KPNorthernCal

Your source for what's happening at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Tweets are not medical advice.

[Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa @kpsantarosa]

We are proud to welcome Jonathan Watkins, MPA, FACHE, to Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa as our new senior vice president and area manager. Watkins is a seasoned health care and hospital leader with more than 15 years of experience in hospital operations. https://t.co/qnprk7oqlk

[Kaiser Permanente @aboutKP]

We’re proud that all 40 of our hospitals earned the @American_Heart Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Gold Plus award. We’re grateful to our care teams for their commitment to proven stroke care.

Read more: https://t.co/UgoEXi05nJ

[Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa @kpsantarosa]

As students head to college, parents may feel loss, sadness or anxiety. Psychiatrist, Dr. Kathryn Ridout, told @KCBSRadio these emotions are normal. Focus on self-care, new routines and meaningful check-ins to stay connected as your role evolves. https://t.co/7jeu49o5hs

[KP Fresno @kpfresno]

Spending too much time scrolling through negative news, chaos, and unrealistic lifestyles on social media can be a drain on your mental health. Setting boundaries, taking breaks, and unplugging can help ease your nerves and give your some much-needed calm. https://t.co/U29W2wZRJw

[KPGreaterSacramento @kpgreatersac]

More e-bikes and e-scooters are on the roads and sidewalks. ER physician Dr. Terrence Horan shares with @ABC10 how riders can reduce their risk of injury.
https://t.co/jDRLR9owdd

[KP Diablo Area @KPDiablo]

Thank you to our volunteers and our partners at @WhitePonyEx who helped support more than 200 families at this year's drive-thru giveaway at the Antioch Medical Center. Read the story in this @antiochheraldca article: https://t.co/OAxGdbjceB

[KPNorthernCal @kpnorcal]

Thirty years after her milestone arrival as the first baby born at Kaiser Permanente Fresno, Madison Ballew welcomed her first born at the same hospital. Read more about the special delivery. 🍼 https://t.co/k7CaDWQTZD

[KPGreaterSacramento @kpgreatersac]

Our physicians and staff distributed back-to-school essentials to help ensure thousand of local students start the new school year off right. It’s all about supporting our communities. ✏️

[KP East Bay Area @kpeastbayarea]

Our pediatrician, Dr. Sharon Durousseau, spoke with @KTVU about helping children start the school year healthy. She encouraged families to focus on quality sleep, healthy nutrition, and recommended checkups. Watch the interview here: https://t.co/3qIsfu6zfQ

[Kaiser Permanente San Francisco @KPSanFrancisco]

How to keep kids healthy this school year? Our pediatrician, Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant, told @abc7newsbayarea she recommends handwashing, staying current on vaccines, and keeping children home until they've been fever-free for 24 hours. Scroll to 28:18: https://t.co/aHjsWDryqj

[KPGreaterSacramento @kpgreatersac]

When the house seems a little quieter because kids have flown the nest, it's a major transition for the whole family. Thanks to psychologist Jim Raines, PhD, for discussing empty nest syndrome on @ABC10 and how parents can navigate this new normal. https://t.co/XtG2ZmbQP8

[Kaiser Permanente @aboutKP]

Good health starts in our communities. As a nonprofit, we reinvest in care, affordability, and healthier communities. See how we support access to care, food, housing, and more in our Community & Social Health Snapshot. #CareBeyondOurWalls https://t.co/6Dp4o2NEWW

[KP Diablo Area @KPDiablo]

Back-to-school success starts with a healthy lunch! 🥪🍎Our Registered Dietician, Beth Goodridge, spoke with @KTVU about how good nutrition helps kids stay focused and active. Watch the interview here: https://t.co/tCiL8nurtM

[Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa @kpsantarosa]

Back-to-school nerves are normal. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Mariah Hansen, told @KCBSRadio to create space for kids to talk about their feelings, ease into school-year sleep routines early, and watch for signs like school refusal or withdrawal. https://t.co/ArY0OVQsSx

[KPNorthernCal @kpnorcal]

This month take time to:

• Manage stress
•Build healthy habits
•Stay focused on what matters most

[KPGreaterSacramento @kpgreatersac]

100s of backpacks stuffed with new school supplies are in the hands of Sacramento kids outside the Roberts Family Development Center thanks to our generous physicians and employees and with donations from Hensel Phelps Construction. This is community health in action!

[KP Fresno @kpfresno]

Food insecurity is a challenge faced by many in our community and we are proud to support efforts to meet these needs and ensure families have access to healthy foods. https://t.co/8k31vqJSAx

[KPNorthernCal @kpnorcal]

We're proud to share that  Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California  were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing across multiple areas of care. Thank you to our care teams for this achievement. Learn more: https://t.co/dr3gPQHaGI

[Kaiser Permanente San Jose @KPSanJose]

To eat or not eat salad - that is the question! Our Chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Ravi Waldron, discusses the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak in this @kron4news story.
https://t.co/bK7n4AnP5L

[Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa @kpsantarosa]

Sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency. Donald McGillivray, Au.D, our chief audiologist, shared key warning signs with @KTVU and stressed that treatment within the first week offers the best chance of restoring hearing. #HearingHealth https://t.co/1UZTG5P9TH