KP HouseCalls- Broadcast from East Bay: Recent Episodes

KP HouseCalls

Join Kaiser Permanente (KP) physicians and clinicians as they host a patient centered broadcast called KP HouseCalls. This is a virtual communication platform created for our communities experiencing a gap in health care. The program allows everyone to learn how to prevent and manage health conditions and ask questions during recorded sessions. Our goal is to create conversation around making healthy lifestyle choices, self- advocacy, and best practices in the prevention of chronic disease.

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In honor of Men's Health Month, join us for an encore presentation of "Mental Health and African American Men" a conversation between mental health specialists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Raymond Carraway and Melvin Mercer Jr.

In this HouseCalls, you'll view a discussion on decreasing barriers while increasing engagement and mental wellness for Black men and what resources are available at Kaiser Permanente.

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Listen to the discussion about the difference between functional and organic gut related illnesses and how preventive practices can relieve stress.

Our speakers Dr. Olakunle Ajayi, Colorectal Surgeon and Dr. Samuel Tesfay, Gastrointestinal Physician will be having a conversation moderated by Dr. Teshina Wilson.

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Listen to the discussion about nutrition and diabetes management within African American families, and what resources are available at Kaiser Permanente.

Our speakers Dr. Earl Clark and Dr. Esther Okoro will be having a conversation moderated by Dr. Teshina Wilson.

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View the Q&A discussion between East Bay Chief of Cardiology, Dr. Jamal Rana, and Infectious Diseases Physician, Dr. Shivani Reddy as they discuss Heart Health in the South Asian community.

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This event is moderated by Dr. Teshina Wilson, Family Medicine Physician, and is a conversation between Pediatricians Drs. Shawnda Johnson and Keedra McNeill, and you - our community. Our experts debunk myths about vaccines, discuss the importance of preventive care through vaccinations, and offer advice to parents on choosing a pediatrician. Tune in to learn more and make informed decisions for your child's health.

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This event is moderated by Dr. Sonia Ordoñez, Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, and is a conversation between Dr. Bria Pettway, Obstetrics & Gynecology Chief Resident and Dr. Eve Zaritsky and Dr. Miya Yamamoto, both of which are Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist at the Oakland and San Leandro hospitals, and you - our community. In our discussion, we will be talking about the struggles of Endometriosis as well as providing a refresher on cervical cancer prevention. We will also hear a personal story and discuss what resources are available to help.

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View the discussion about nutrition and diabetes management within African American familites, and what resources are available at Kaiser Permanente.

Moderated by Dr. Teshina Wilson with speakers Dr. Earl Clark and Dr. Esther Okoro.

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Moderators Kyumin Shim, MD, Linh Ngu, MD, engage in conversation and Q&A with Jeffrey Velotta, MD and Peter Le, MD, and our AAPI community. View the discussion about lung cancer prevention, the importance of getting screened, and what resources are available at Kaiser Permanente.

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This event is hosted by Dr. Erica Canales, Inpatient Obstetrics & Gynecology Medical Director, and is a conversation between Dr. Amanda Williams, Medical Director of Mahmee, Dr. Bria Pettway, Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Physician, Dr. Janelle Palacios, Nurse Midwife, and you - our community. In our discussion, we will be talking about maternal health in women of color. We will share stories and deeper insights into self-care, self-awareness, and how self-advocacy and proper medical care can result in an affirming birth experience.

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This event is hosted by Dr. Kevin Nguyen, Palliative Care Physician, and is a conversation between Neurohospitalist, Dr. Saviour Achilike, Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. M. Stella Pierre, and you - the African American community. In our discussion, we will aim to provide education about hypertension, stroke prevention, and Life Care Planning.

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In honor of Men's Health Month, this conversation took place on June 22, 2023 between mental health specialists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Raymond Carraway and Melvin Mercer Jr. They discussed decreasing barriers while increasing engagement and mental wellness for Black men and what resources are available at Kaiser Permanente.

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Join us for a conversation between the East Bay Chief of Cardiology, Dr. Jamal Rana, and Infectious Diseases Physician, Dr. Shivani Reddy.

In this HouseCalls, we will discuss heart health within the South Asian communities and what resources are available at Kaiser Permanente.

This event took place on May 31, 2023.

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Join us for a conversation between Adult & Family Medicine Physicians: Dr. Tafor Bonu (Community Medicine Specialist) and Dr. Earl Clark (HIVSpecialist), moderated by Dr. Teshina Wilson (Family Medicine Specialist). We invite you to learn about Diabetes and Nutrition within African American families and what resources are available at Kaiser Permanente.

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La Dra. Nora-Garcia y el Dr. Walter Acuna presentan sobre la importancia de la detección del cáncer colorrectal (Dr. Nora-Garcia and Dr. Walter Acuna present about the importance of colorectal cancer screening).

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La Dra. Nora-Garcia y el Dr. Walter Acuna presentan sobre la importancia de la detección del cáncer colorrectal (Dr. Nora-Garcia and Dr. Walter Acuna present about the importance of colorectal cancer screening)

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Moderator  Nicole Tran, MD is hosting a conversation between providers, Jeffrey Velotta, MD, Peter Le, MD, Kyumin Shim, MD, Linh Ngu, MD, and  our AAPI community.  In our discussion we aim to provide education about lung cancer screening and awareness to our Asian American Pacific Islander* (AAPI) Community.

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El objetivo de nuestra conversación es proporcionar educación sobre el control de la diabetes dentro de la comunidad latina y los recursos que están disponibles en Kaiser.

(Spanish language version of diabetes basics and how to improve blood sugar with lifestyle management)

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HouseCalls is hosting an informative discussion about adult vaccinations.  Moderator Nabonita Dutta, M.S. CCC, is hosting a conversation with Infectious Disease physician, Jacek Skarbinski, Family Medicine  physician Lisa Velasquez,  Doctor of Pharmacy, Esther Okoro, and You, our Kaiser Members and community.

For the first half of this informative talk, Drs. Velasquez, Skarbinski and Okoro will update us on the Covid vaccination boosters (for adults and children), and the importance of the flu and Shingles vaccine for adults - including side effects.  For the last 30 minutes of this conversation. the doctors will answer your questions live.

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Diabetes basics and how to improve blood sugars with lifestyle managements

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A HouseCalls Collective Conversation

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Kaiser Permanente Northern California House Calls Presents, "Cold, Flu & COVID Updates:
Everything you Need to Know". Featuring Shivani Reddy, DO, Water Acuna, MD and Keedra McNeil, MD. and moderated by Zeenat Khan, MD. Presented live and recorded on October 27, 2021.