Everyday Heroes

For over 25 years, many of the employees at Kaiser Permanente's Santa Rosa Medical Center have quietly done the work of heroes. Today that spirit lives on in our physicians, nurses, and staff who go the "extra mile" every day to serve our members and fulfill our mission of "A Healthy Community."

Some of our Everyday Heroes save lives. Others have simply provided kindness and generosity when it was needed most. If you ask our heroes about their efforts, they often say it just feels like the right thing to do. If you speak with those who benefit from their work, they say it makes all the difference in the world.

We proudly acknowledge a few of these Everyday Heroes for their selfless dedication to helping both our members and our communities thrive.

Kaiser Santa Rosa Everyday Heroes

Randi Francis, PT Randi's desire to help people survive devastating loss and rebuild their lives inspired her to join the Red Cross just after 9/11. "September 11 was a turning point for me. It inspired me to help on the front line of a disaster situation whenever possible," says Randi. Read More	Joshua Weil, MD From his duties as chief of the emergency department, to serving as "team doc" for a local high school football team, to donating time at a local free clinic, Dr Joshua Weil loves the challenge of emergency medicine and the opportunity to intervene when it matters most. Read More
Diana Hyatt, RN When pediatric nurse Diana Hyatt, RN entered the hospital room, Chad immediately began to cry and cling to his mother. Then Diana revealed a tiny toy nestled in her hand. Chad squealed in delight and grinned up at Diana. For the rest of the exam, the smile never left his face. Read More	Yolanda Ayala Yolanda's job at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa is about making new members feel welcome and connected. Whether helping members select a physician or helping them acclimate to the facility, she's there to guide. Her abundance of warmth and enthusiasm sets a positive tone that carries through every interaction to come. Read More
Operation Access Operation Access is a non-profit organization that mobilizes a network of medical volunteers, hospitals, and referring community clinics to provide the uninsured with donated outpatient surgeries. Read More	Michael Sweeney, MD Dr Sweeney shows up with sutures and splints, ready to treat injuries -- but his eye is on the big picture. "The impact of sports is huge. Some of these kids leave gangs to join the team. They get a new mindset, learn to take care of themselves and stay strong. Read More
Cindy Wilson, RN A diagnosis of cancer makes time stand still, and then everything moves very fast. There are tests, doctors, appointments -- including your first chemotherapy session. If you are greeted by Cindy Wilson, RN at the Santa Rosa Infusion Center, you've met a true partner on this journey. Read More