Upcoming Healthcare Summit to address Workforce and Policy Challenges in Snohomish County
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in collaboration with the Future Workforce Alliance of Snohomish County, will host this year’s annual Healthcare Summit on September 24, connecting the community to leaders in the county’s healthcare industry. Presented by Optum, Kaiser Permanente and Premera Blue Cross, in partnership with North Sound Media, this event presents attendees the […]
Nurses’ union shames Kaiser Permanente for ending transgender surgeries for minors
[The Center Square] – The nation’s largest nurses’ union is blasting Kaiser Permanente for pausing gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 starting next month, due to pending litigation and pressure from the Trump administration. “As the legal and regulatory environment for gender-affirming care continues to evolve, we must carefully consider the significant risks being created […]
Mayor Franklin reaffirms her vision for a thriving, safe, and business-friendly Everett
EVERETT—Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin emphasized public safety, economic investment, housing, and education at her eighth State of the City address held on Thursday evening, March 27, at Everett Apex. “My vision for our city is bold, ambitious, and clear: we are building the best city in America to run a business, raise a family, pursue […]
Lynnwood teams up with Kaiser Permanente and FPA to beautify Mesika Trail in honor of MLK
LYNNWOOD—Nearly 125 volunteers gathered in front of the Lynnwood Senior Center on Monday, January 20, eager to get their hands dirty beautifying the Mesika Trail—which runs behind City Hall along the Civic Center campus—in honor of Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day). Amidst the crowd were Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, Lynnwood […]
Kaiser Permanente Accelerates Focus on Virtual Care
Kaiser Permanente expands virtual care offerings to better address member needs during and post COVID-19 pandemic; will not reopen CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs locations By Kaiser Permanente | Press Release SEATTLE, Wash. — Following the rapid adoption of, and increasing demand for, virtual care across Washington state as a result of the […]
Volunteers help finish trail at Kaiser Permanente for Public Lands Day
By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated October 3, 2019 Volunteers help finish trail at Kaiser Permanente for Public Lands Day Public Lands Day, established in 1994, is recognized on the fourth Saturday of every September. It is celebrated nationwide and is the largest single-day volunteer effort. This year for Public Lands Day, volunteers from Kaiser […]
