Kaiser and the Community
Community Benefit ReportKaiser Permanente proudly directed more than $1 billion to support Community Benefit programs and services through research, community partnerships, and direct health coverage for low-income individuals and families. Our Charitable Coverage program provided a medical home to nearly 90,000 low-income individuals. Our Healthy Eating/Active Living (HEAL) initiatives are now at work in 27 communities across our regions. 2007 was a year of milestones in our research and policy work as well. Among the nearly 1,500 studies Kaiser Permanente investigators were involved in, we launched one of the largest research projects in the world to examine the genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors influencing health—the Research Program on Genes, Environment, and Health.
Read our annual Community Benefit Report. Community Benefit Grant ProgramEach year, Kaiser Permanente provides funds to community organizations and government entities to improve the health of the communities we serve. Read More Neighbors in HealthA day of free healthcare for uninsured children and teens who do not have a regular doctor or clinic. Read More 2008-2011 Sonoma County Needs AssessmentThe 2008-2011 Sonoma County Needs Assessment was completed collaboratively by Kaiser Santa Rosa, St. Joseph's Health System, Sutter Medical Center, and the Sonoma County Health Department Division of Prevention and Planning. This document differs from past needs assessments because it focuses exclusively on children's health. Read More |
Safe Routes to School International Walk to School DayKaiser Permanente has joined the Safe Routes to School National Partnership to help communities build new bike lanes, pathways, and sidewalks, as well as to launch Safe Routes education, promotion, and enforcement campaigns in elementary and middle schools. Read More Local Doctors Believe: "There's no Place Like Home"In recent years, Kaiser Santa Rosa has been fortunate to welcome three "locally-grown" physicians into our Kaiser Permanente ranks. Read More Kaiser Santa Rosa is a Great Place to Work!In September 2006, Kaiser Santa Rosa was named as one of the best places to work in the North Bay. Read More 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo CelebrationKaiser Permanente is a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Read More Shaun Brierly, MD: An Eye Doctor Who Touches the HeartShaun Brierly, MD, from the ophthalmology department, is concerned about children who lack access to health care. Read More Caring For Our CommunitiesA healthy community requires many things—committed and caring people, human and financial resources, continuing education and outreach, access to quality preventive care... As a committed member of the communities we serve, Kaiser Permanente provides these components, along with many health-oriented opportunities, through our Community Benefit programs. Read More |