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The education and training programs that Kaiser Permanente and Partnership unions negotiate ensure opportunities for a diverse workforce. 

Empowering the Workforce

Education and training programs expand opportunities for career growth.

March 22, 2021
A hand holding a small white glucose monitoring device

Making Moments Matter

Helping patients with diabetes transition from hospital to home.

March 22, 2021
Elderly female patient in a doctor's office, wearing a mask

Customizing care: Medical assistant Guadalupe Pantoja, a member of OPEIU Local 30, takes readings from patient Mary Hart at Kaiser Permanente Rancho San Diego, as part of her Southern California team’s efforts to tailor care for Latino patients with diabetes. 

Decreasing Diabetes Disparaties

Personalizing care improves outcomes for Latino patients.

March 22, 2021
Two women in face shields and masks working at the drive-up hypertension clinic

Reaching out: Vallari Shukla, MD, and other physicians collaborated with Coalition union members to host 2 Northern California health fairs for African American patients with high blood pressure.

Pressure Drop

Drive-up clinic puts patients on road to recovery.

March 22, 2021
Smiling mom holding toddler, who is pointing

Baby bonding: Mid-Atlantic team efforts have helped increase breastfeeding rates for Black moms such as LaTisha Thompson (above, with daughter Teigen Roberts) and Kathleen Fulp (below, with husband Donald, daughter Savannah and son Ellington).

A Healthy Start

How to give Black moms and babies good beginnings.

March 22, 2021
Woman wearing face shield checking a man's blood pressure while he sits in the passenger seat of a car

Alyssa Silva, a medical assistant student, performs a blood pressure check at a drive-up hypertension clinic in Northern California. The clinic is an example of how Kaiser Permanente is meeting the moment.

Editor's Letter: Meeting the Moment

Partnership advances equity amid pandemic.

March 22, 2021
In a sunny backyard, a Black mom holds hands with her young daughter, who is sitting with her brother in the lap of their dad.

Mid-Atlantic States team efforts have helped increase breastfeeding rates for Black moms such as Kathleen Fulp, pictured with husband Donald, daughter Savannah and son Ellington. 

Equity for All

Teams answer the call to address care gaps.

March 22, 2021
3 women, wearing mask, posing with an award

Partnership power: The Keizer Station Family Medicine team has been honored by the Northwest Region for improving service and access. Pictured (from left) are team co-leads Medical Office Director Ruthie Berrell; Caroline King-Widdall, MD; and nurse Molly Maddox, an OFNHP member.

All In for Virtual Visits

Working together helps team get ahead of curve.

March 22, 2021
A group of health care workers, wearing scrubs and masks, holding signs that read, "KP for Black Lives"

Showing unity: Kaiser Permanente employees at South Sacramento in Northern California rally in support of racial equity.

Building Bridges

Teams look inward to achieve inclusive and equitable care.

March 22, 2021

A growth mindset can help employees develop their careers, says Michael Brown, vice president of Human Resources in the Georgia Region.

5 Tips to Build Your Career

Explore Workforce Development Week resources.

November 16, 2020
2 women (one wearing a black chef's jacket) in an industrial kitchen

Cultivating joy in work can lead to greater fullfilment and less stress. 

Joy in Work

The antidote to burnout.

September 10, 2020
A black man, wearing a mask, holding up a flier

Timely training: Acting quickly, labor and management organized skills days to help Northern California frontline workers such as storekeeper Vincent Woodard, an SEIU-UHW member, navigate constantly changing work.

A Quest for Learning

Building skills helps employees adjust to changes.

September 10, 2020

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