News and Events in the Diablo Service Area
Kaiser Permanente Diablo Holiday Hours for Memorial Day -May 27, 2013
 | In celebration of the holiday, some facilities and departments in the Diablo area will be closed. View a list of which departments will be open at each facility during the holiday. |
Traveling with Kidney Failure
| Kaiser Permanente member, Mike Kelley, enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors. Read the full article on the program in Martinez that helps peritoneal dialysis patients thrive. |
Find out how health care reform affects you. Understanding the Affordable Care Act
| The Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," requires most people to have health care insurance starting 2014. So you're probably asking, "What do I need to know? What do I have to do?" The good news is there's nothing for you to do right now but to get informed. So take a deep breath. Roll your shoulders. Then click through to find out what health care reform means for you. |
Kaiser Permanente Hospitals in Antioch and Walnut Creek Receive Top Safety Scores
| Hospital safety records examined by The Leapfrog Group show that Kaiser Permanente hospitals once again rank high in limiting patient injuries, reducing medical errors and preventing infections. |
Antioch Schools Aim to Get Fit
 | Funded by a community benefit grant from Kaiser Permanente's Diablo Area, Get Fit is a voluntary school-based program that encourages children to make healthy choices and increase physical activity. |
Kaiser Permanente Antioch and Walnut Creek Earn Award for Environmental Stewardship in Health Care
 | Kaiser Permanente's Antioch and Walnut Creek Medical Centers have been named as "Partners for Change" this year by Practice Greenhealth, a national organization that promotes green practices, construction and resource conservation in health care. Read the full article on the Partner for Change Award |
New Services Coming to San Ramon
 | If you live in the San Ramon or Danville area, you'll soon have access to Kaiser Permanente services closer to home. Our new San Ramon Medical Offices are expected to open in fall 2013. |
Kaiser Permanente Members Have Access to their Medical Information with the Touch of a Finger
 | Can your smartphone help you live longer? Maybe. Can it help you live healthier? Definitely. Kaiser Permanente has launched a number of mobile apps over the past two years. |
Why Kaiser Permanente?
 | When you live well, you thrive. Click here to read about the benefits of being a Kaiser Permanente member. |
Your Birth Experience
 | When you're having a baby, there is much to learn, especially when it's your first. We have created a video, Your Birth Experience, to give moms-to-be a sense of what their journey will be like at Kaiser Permanente's Antioch and Walnut Creek Medical Centers. |
