KaPeRs Luncheon on February 15, 2024
Panel discussion on the State of the Region
Kaiser Permanente Northwest Regional Leaders addressed the “State of the Region.” Mr. Jeff Collins, Dr. Mycah Thorp, and Dr. Cyrus Lee spoke to healthcare challenges and how we’re addressing them. Tim Borne moderated.
How Urban Trees May Be Improving our Quality of Life & Saving Trees
Dr. Geoffrey H. Donovan, USDA Forest Service
NOTE: The audio is of low quality and the sub-titles generated from the audio are sometimes inaccurate or missing.
KaPeRs 35 Anniversary Videos
“Members Celebrate” - Photos of KaPeRs members attending the 35th Anniversary luncheon at The Aerie.
“A Look Back” - Slide show of KaPeRs’ many past activities. This was shown on screens at The Aerie.
Video of KaPeRs 16 February 2023 General Meeting
State of the Region
ThE speakers at this presentation were:
Dan Field, Executive Director, Community Health & External Affairs
Jeanne Robinson, MD, VP Quality & Service, NW Permanente
Cyrus Lee, DMD, CEO & Executive Dental Directory, Permanente Dental Associates
Moderated by Janeene Siler, KaPeRs President & former Finance Department Manager
State of the Northwest Region
Click the image at the above to view the video.
Captions on is a YouTube playback option (shown in the lower right of the screen). On a PC, settings is the gear icon. On mobile devices, the three-dot icon brings up the settings (usually the CC choice).
Zoom Meeting 21 September 2022
Six Signs It Is A Scam
Ellen M. Klem, Director of consumer Outreach and Education
Links mention in the meeting:
1. Six Signs It Is A Scam: https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DOJ-Do_Not_Click-Flyer.pdf
2. Do Not Click: https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DOJ-Do_Not_Click-Flyer.pdf
3. Just Hang UP: https://www.doj.state.or.us/Wp-content/uploads/2017/06/just_hang_up_poster.pdf
4. Oregon Consumer Protection: https://www.doj.state.or.us/consumer-protection/
Zoom Meeting May 12, 2022
“Villages NW” with Lyn Trainer
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Stay Neighbors by Lyn Trainer and Sonya Norton.
VillagesNW web sites:
Eastside Village in SE & NE Portland, Oregon
Northeast Village PDX in NE Portland, Oregon
North Star Village in N & NW Portland, Oregon
Rainy Day Village in Manzanita, Oregon
Rivers East Village in Milwaukie, Oak Grove and Gladstone, Oregon
River West Village in SW and NW Portland, Oregon
Village At The Falls in Oregon City, Beaver creek and Redland, Oregon
Village Without Walls in Hillsboro, Aloah, Forest Grove and Cornelius, Oregon
Villages Clark County in Vancouver, Washington
Vivi Village in Beaverton, Oregon
WLLO Village in West Linn, Lake Oswego and Stafford Hamlet, Oregon
Email Addresses
Clicking on the link should start your email program.
Zoom Meeting February 2022
Information about Heart Program at Kaiser
Presentations by Dr. Tim Jacobson, MD, Chief of Cardiology and Dr. Isidore Dinga Madou, MD, Adult Cardiac Surgon.
Link to presentation.
Dr. Dinga’s presentation begins at 29 minutes 9 seconds in the video.
Zoom General Meeting November 3, 2021
Effectiveness of Psychological Techniques for the Relief of Chronic Non-structural Pain
Zoom General Meeting May 13, 2021
DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR HEALTH RESEARCH
DR. LUCY SAVITZ, PhD, MBA
Virtual General Meeting February 19, 2021
Regional President Jeff Collins
NWP Chief People Officer Dr. T. Ruth Chang
KaPeRs September 2020 General Meeting Video
Program: Dave D. Clark, MD
”Stress COMES in LAYERS (which is good news!)“
Dr. Clarke is a retired NWP gastroenterologist and President of the Psychophysiological Disorders Association.
Link to the video edited for content and length is HERE.
Kaiser NW Retirees Events
A list form of the up and coming events and dates to remember.
See the events in the form similar to a Wall Calendar.
General Membership and Luncheon Meeting May 16, 2024
12:00 noon - 2:00 pm (arrival 11:30)
The Aerie at Eagle Landing
Click the GENERAL MEETING button for details, when available.
None currently scheduled
Check back often for a list of new events
“Conquering the Clutter” Workshop, April 22, 2pm, with Beth Giles of Northwest Organizing Solutions. This was not recorded, so look at the many resources at the website.
https://nworganizingsolutions.com/professional-organiziner-services-portland/senior-downsizing-services/