Our job in public health is to lead with science, compassion, and truth. That last one is hard during polarized times when even stating the truth can make you seem biased or political. But that's when it's all the more urgent to stand up for truth clearly and with conviction. 1/x

September is Women in Medicine Month! Tag the #WomenInMedicine who inspire you! #HerTimeIsNow #GIEndoscopy #GITwitter #gastroenterology #endoscopy

Amazing testing innovation from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and Carle School of Medicine.

Grateful to #RBG for a lifetime of service to our nation. She spoke up for justice and equality especially when it was hard. She led with conviction. And she inspired millions across generations. Dark as this day may be, her light will be with us for many years to come.

This makes me sick to my stomach.

We need more accessible health care and health equity - the ACA is a bridge to resolving disparities

Throughout its 208-year history, The New England Journal of Medicine, the world’s most prestigious medical journal, has never supported or condemned a political candidate. Until now. nyti.ms/3d734FI

A fly landed on Mike Pence. nyti.ms/3jH3XHC

Watch: Karen Pence, the wife of Vice President Mike Pence, appeared to flout safety rules for the #VPDebate by appearing onstage without a face mask. Read more. nyti.ms/30EOvEr

Breaking News: “I’m not going to do a virtual debate,” President Trump said after the presidential debate commission said next week’s event would be held remotely. nyti.ms/36HYsof

Video and phone visits have risen dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. By July, KPNorthernCal had completed 10 times more virtual visits than all of 2019. Hear from patients about why they appreciate the ease and convenience of telehealth: k-p.li/2SP7cRg

When I grow weary of our polarization, I think of this quote from MLK who lived through times even more divided and angry. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” And I'm reminded we all have that force within us -love- that can help us heal.

Thanks CDC for recognizing the importance of intervening early and recognizing adverse childhood experiences. The consequences of ignoring our youth's struggles is poor health, suicide, and addiction in our teens and as adults. #connectionisk KPNorthernCal CDC National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

On this Christmas Day consider creating light for others. Donations to our local food banks nourish those left hungry by the devastation of COVID-19!

Very proud of our KP SF GI Faculty representing at Digestive Diseases Week 2021 (DDW 2021) 2 posters, including poster of distinction 6 oral presentations, including distinguished plenary Great job team! Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Kaiser Permanente Research NorCal Jeff Fox Smita Rouillard, MD Douglas Corley Jeff Lee

#PermanenteMedicine Congratulations Dr Robert Chang

It’s a sign of support you can see from I-80 as our Vacaville Medical Center marks #BreastCancerAwareness Month. We honor patients and survivors as well as caregivers and supporters.