News & Events
Open for the Season and Open to the Public - Farmers Market in Redwood City
On Wednesday, May 1, the farmers market at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center opens for the season. Find a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables for sale to inspire healthy eating. The market is located in the courtyard next to the hospital tower at 1150 Veterans Boulevard. The market is open every Wednesday from 10 am - 2 pm, May 1 through September.
New research about stroke care
Dr. Alexander Flint, Neuroscience, at the Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center, is quoted and cited today in the Wall Street Journal online "HeartBeat" column
written by Ron Winslow. The article, below, talks about Dr. Flint's research that showed that stroke patients who receive statins immediately or continuously upon admission to the hospital had a significantly higher rate of survival and/or a faster return home. Aside from Dr. Flint's research, the Wall Street Journal article below cites the growth of accredited primary stroke centers and emergency department improvements for the national decrease in stroke fatalities. Read Wall Street Journal article.
Dr. Alexander Flint was also featured in the Los Angeles Times newspaper article "Beginning statins in the hospital after a stroke increases odds of going home". Read the Los Angeles Times article.
Kaiser Permanente DocTalk - Stroke
Watch the Kaiser Permanente DocTalk videos as physicians share information about stroke and obesity.
Health Care Reform update
To learn more about Health Care Reform, visit the Kaiser Permanente and health care reform website.
The West Wing Cast Reunites in Support of Walking
An all-star cast of The West Wing,had a reunion to film a humorous public service announcement to promote walking. They all generously donated their time. Actor Allison Janney does the voice-over for many of our Thrive messages and talks about how the country should create a “walking agenda.” The video is a collaboration between the comedy website Funny or Die and Kaiser Permanente's Every Body Walk! campaign. The message aims to get people up and walking — 30 minutes a day, five days a week — to improve overall health and meet adult physical activity recommendations. The West Wing cast is no stranger to walking, as the show is noted for creating the fast paced “walk-and-talk” format. Watch the two-minute video.
Every Body Walk! offers tools to help you start or improve a walking program. Resources can be found at everybodywalk.org - find health information, walking maps, links to walking groups, inspirational videos, and a personal pledge designed to motivate walkers. You can also pick up the Every Body Walk! mobile app, as a free download from the Apple Store and Android Market, which allows users to track the time and distance walked and the calories burned.
San Mateo Medical Offices
We are building to serve you well into the future! Our new San Mateo Medical Offices was opened on August 15, 2011. Visit the website for additional information on the new facility and services available.
The Redwood City replacement hospital
We are rebuilding to serve you better. Visit the replacement hospital’s webpage for the latest information .
