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Local 400 Member and Team Receive Two Kaiser Thrive Awards The Kaiser Thrive Awards are to Kaiser employees as the Academy Awards are to actors, a great achievement and honor. One of the stars who made Kaiser thrive over the … Continue reading
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UFCW Local 400 Contract Empowers Kaiser Members to Strengthen Community-based Health Care
UFCW Local 400 members serving as physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners for Kaiser Mid-Atlantic are headed to community clinics to strengthen the quality of care for residents in underserved neighborhoods, thanks to their union contract. On August 22, the Kaiser … Continue reading
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Kathleen Schmidt, Kaiser Permanente Contract Specialist Retires
Kaiser Permanente Contract Specialist, Kathleen Schmidt, retired yesterday after 15 years with Kaiser, 10 of which she served as a steward. Schmidt began her nursing career when she was just 15-years-old at St. Vincent Hospital in New York. “Back then, … Continue reading
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Learning Conference for Kaiser Stewards and Improvement Specialists!
Registration is Open! Second Annual Learning Conference for Mid-Atlantic States Educators The Second Annual KPMAS Learning Conference is just around the corner. This year’s conference is packed with fantastic presentations that will enhance your skills as an educator. Come and … Continue reading
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June Membership Meeting Information
First Area Membership Meeting of the Month is June 1! PLEASE ONLY ATTEND ONE OF THESE MEETINGS *All meetings, 6:00 p.m. *Note some locations have changed! June 1, June 2, June 6, June 7, June 8, June 9, June 10 … Continue reading
Kaiser Permanente Opens New Capitol Hill Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente is opening a new medical center hub on Capitol Hill today. This five-level, state-of- the-art facility showcases advanced technology, a 24/7 health care center, and new services. The Capitol Hill Medical Center demonstrates how coordinating health care and … Continue reading
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Professional Connection: October-November-December 2010
Professional Connection Headlines: -New Contract Means Security–and Respect for KPMA Professionals -New National Pact Meets Key Member Needs: Protecting Health Benefits, Fair Pay Increase -Important: Follow Proper Guidelines for Overtime Requests -Open Enrollment is Earlier this Year; Sign On to … Continue reading
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Professional Connection: January-February-March 2010
Professional Connection Headlines: -New Medical Office Building Likely to Set the Bar Within Kaiser Permanente -Restructuring, New Programs, and New Initiatives in 2010 Click for downloadable version of this issue of Professional Connection
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Professional Connection: Third Quarter 2009
Professional Connection Headlines: -Health Care Reform Affects US All -Steward Seminar Addresses Internal Changes and New Protocols Clickfor downloadable version of this issue of Professional Connection
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Professional Connection: April-May-June 2009
Professional Connection Headlines: -I am Proud of Members’ Achievements in 2008 -Stewards’ Seminar Addresses Challenges Local 400 Members Face as a Health Care Collides with the Pressure to Compete Click for downloadable version of this issue of Professional Connection
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