Marin-Sonoma Community News
May 2019
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From left to right:
Patricia Kendall, Alena Wall, Susan Gilmore, Judy Arnold and Judy James
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Kaiser Permanente grant
makes futures brighter
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Evidence demonstrates that two years of post-secondary education is a key indicator for a healthier life,” said Patricia Kendall, Medical Group Administrator, Kaiser Permanente and member, NBCC Board of Directors.
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- San Rafael, Santa Rosa hospitals recognized as safety leaders
- The latest on our grants process
- SCOE program fosters student engagement
IN BRIEF: Program focuses on mental health stigma; A nurse pays tribute to her mom; Catch a ride with Marin Transit Connect
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Kaiser Permanente hospitals named safety leaders
Kaiser Permanente hospitals in San Rafael and Santa Rosa received an “A” grade, the highest possible, for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, continuing a track record of excellence.
“These safety scores are truly a hallmark of excellence,” said Tarek Salaway, MHA, MPH, MA, Sr. Vice President and Area Manager, Marin-Sonoma. “We have continuously received these top A grade scores since the grading system began in 2012. This reflects the ongoing commitment by our physicians, nurses, and staff to provide safe, compassionate, high quality care to the communities we serve.”
There are only five hospitals in the entire state of California that have received a straight A grade in the biannual report which began in 2012.
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Community Benefit update
The
Community Health
Investment Committee has been reviewing the full proposals submitted to meet the Kaiser Permanente Community Health Needs and strategies to address inequities.
In total, 49 full grant proposals were received for the Marin-Sonoma Service area. The review committee voted on which grantees to recommend for funding approval this month. An estimated 65% of proposals will be selected for funding. Applicants will be notified in mid-June 2019.
The Community Health team was impressed with the quality and deep impact that our nonprofit partners are making to address disparities and improve overall community health. Thank you for making a difference in the communities we serve.
Reminder:
The sponsorship portal opens on July 1 and closes on August 1, 2019.
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SCOE program fosters student engagement
According to El Molino Dance Teacher Jolene Johnson, “Teaching is more than just learning, it’s about building relationships and communicating beyond the classroom."
On Friday, May 17, the Sonoma County Office of Education hosted the Rooster Fellowship Public Exhibition at the Petaluma Hotel in downtown Petaluma. Greeted by educators and volunteers, it was obvious that the community was pulling together to positively impact the educational system in our community – one student at a time.
Kaiser Permanente granted $62,000 in August 2018 to the Sonoma County Office of Education’s Rooster Fellowship as the next iteration of the Restorative Culture Collaborative and E3 Community of Practice work and endeavors to bring lofty efforts to scale. The Fellowship is fearlessly facilitated by the brilliant
Becky Margiotta of the
The Billions Institute.
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Mental health stigma reduction program focuses on Latino males
North Marin Community Services (NMCS) is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth, adults and families in our diverse community to achieve well-being, growth and success. Inspired to have a strong community with opportunities for all, NMCS received a $90,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente in 2018 to help reduce mental health stigma.
Since then, NMCS launched a Promotores training program focused on reaching Latino males via barber shops. Given the social nature of the job, hairdressers have an ideal opportunity to become health ambassadors. To date, NMCS has trained 14 Latino hairdressers and 32 service providers. The hairdressers were very enthusiastic about the training and enjoyed the role play opportunities to discuss talking points with their “clients.” For more information about North Marin Community Services, visit
https://www.northmarincs.org/
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A nurse's tribute to her mom
As a tribute to her mom, “The Seven Gifts of Loving Kindness” by San Rafael Emergency Department Patient Care Coordinator Claire Perryman RN, BSN, PHN, ACM, shares spiritual gifts and recipes made by her mom’s unconditional love and kindness.
Read the story here.
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Kaiser Permanente supports SMART transit
Did you know we have a convenient, on-demand transit service now available in San Rafael? If you need a ride to an appointment at the San Rafael Medical Center or to the Civic Center SMART station, consider using Marin Transit Connect, a completely accessible, curb-to-curb, on-demand shuttle service in northern San Rafael.
Marin Transit Connect operates weekdays from 6:20 a.m. to 7 p.m. and getting started is easy.
Click here
for a link to download the Connect app or for more information about the service. If you wish to book a ride over the phone, call the Marin Access Information line at 415-454-0902. Use
FIRSTRIDE
promo code for a free ride to your next appointment at the Kaiser San Rafael Medical Center.
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Share Your Community Health Story
If you have a story you would like to share in Marin-Sonoma Community News, please contact Communications Manager Ronelle Scardina at Ronelle.V.Scardina@kp.org.
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