Deadline nears for Kaiser Permanente’s low-income health care program
There’s a new option for people struggling to find affordable health care coverage, and the deadline to apply for this Kaiser Permanente program this year is fast approaching.
Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program provides...
Kaiser Permanente’s geriatric surgery verification program recognized
By Antonia Ehlers
At Kaiser Permanente Richmond, Oakland and Walnut Creek medical centers, geriatric patients have a holistic care team to care for their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
All three of these hospitals recently received...
GO WCC launches ‘College Early & Often’ series
This story was originally published by GO Public Schools West Contra Costa.
By Lexi Lopez Crothers
In a world that is constantly evolving, it’s essential to provide our students with the tools and resources they need...
San Pablo EDC to host virtual hiring fair for healthcare jobs
The San Pablo EDC is hosting a Virtual Hiring Fair featuring local healthcare jobs on Wednesday, July 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The hiring fair will feature LifeLong Medical Care and La Clinica. ...
A Few of My Favorite Things: A Taste of Richmond returns
By Kathy Chouteau
Ah, my old familiar friend, Taste of Richmond, is finally returning after a pandemic pause and cue my happy dance because it’s easily one of my favorite local events with fab food,...
Guest Commentary: Assessing LGBTQ+ friendliness in Richmond
By Greg Brock
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! The LGBTQ+ community has made significant strides in recent years, fighting for equality, acceptance, and inclusion. While progress has been made across the United States, LGBTQ+ friendliness...
Kaiser Permanente is recruiting for its Mental Health Training Program
By Antonia Ehlers
To help strengthen and diversify the mental health care workforce and meet a growing demand for mental health care, Kaiser Permanente Northern California is currently recruiting for its Mental Health Training Program.
The...
Guest commentary: Overcoming the legacy of redlining in Richmond
By Greg Brock
April is Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the strides we’ve made towards ensuring equal access to housing opportunities for all individuals. As we celebrate progress in fair and inclusive...
A heartfelt thank you from a cancer survivor
By Mike Kinney
Recently, I received a powerful spiritual anti-cancer Turtle medicine bag medallion and rope necklace from Chief Gordon Plain Bull Jr., a member of the Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation located near Fort Peck,...
Richmond High substitute teacher fired after attack on teen who used racial slur
West Contra Costa Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Chris Hurst issued a statement today regarding the firing of a Black substitute teacher seen on video physically attacking a student who called him a...