Perm Pod

Dr. Han Liang, psyciatrist and Medical Director of Mental Health, talks about Ginger, a new coaching and therapy app for KP members.

Musicians and NWP employees, Joe Curran and Henry Robins, talk about their passion around music. 

A replay of the August 2020 episode where Tanya Swagel and Jenna Larsen set the record straight about retirement plans, 401k loans, tax-saving benefits, and much more. 

Hospital Medicine physician and peer supporter, Dr. Cara Steinkeler, talks about the structure of the peer support program and why talking about stressors with a colleague is so important.

Drs. Angie Reynolds, Laura Ryan, and Pavlos Papavasiliou debrief the book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

Here about two new CME&PD courses for NWP employees in this two part episode. 

Dr. Cynthia Seitz discusses her certification in forest therapy and why spending more time in nature is important for your health. 

Our President & CEO, Dr. Imelda Dacones, speak with Orlando Williams, the former Harlem Globetrotter and University of Oregon basketball star who went on to create and lead Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. Motus is a Pacific Northwest talent acquisition agency with a mission to promote diversity and inclusion. Dr. Dacones and Williams talk about ways that NWP – and all companies – can up their inclusion game.

Listen to our President & CEO, Dr. Imelda Dacones, speak with NWP physician Dr. Autumn Davidson and Assistant Professor at the Portland State University School of Social Work Roberta Hunte, Ph.D. MS about the importance of the Healthy Birth Initiative, how racism is poison to our health and our wellness, and how this program can empower your patients.

PERM POD WITH THE CEO. Imelda Dacones, MD, our president and CEO, joins us once a month. Listen in as she and other inspiring Permanente women executive medical directors, Margaret Ferguson, MD, of Colorado, and Mary Wilson, MD, of Georgia, discuss their idea for an event that honors current women leaders and recognizes the journey ahead for future generations. Learn more about the event and plan to join us this June! Access is limited.

Dr. Rebecah Schwartz and Dr. Laura Ryan talk about the pros and cons of time restricted eating.  Presentation link: http://www.nwpwellness.org/uploads/2/4/4/9/24492778/superfoods_and_fads.pptx Perm Pod music by Jaren Post Rebecah Schwartz, MD Laura Ryan, MD    

Northwest Permanente physicians Carl Anderson, MD, Reva Ricketts-Loriaux, DO, and Mandrill Taylor, MD, join Imelda Dacones, MD, for a discussion about the rich opportunity of Black History Month. How might we increase our own awareness about the Black experience in the United States? How can we foster allyship and engage with other communities to lift each other up? What are some ways we can actively educate ourselves, diversify our own knowledge?

A short recap of the past 4 years of Perm Pod episodes. 

This employee spotlight is on Kevin Foley, Director of the Clinical Lab, in which he talks about intricacies of the lab, COVID testing, and his personal passion for music.

Enterprise Security Program manager, Eli Rosenblatt, talks about his new role at NWP and the importance of the Enterprise Security Program. 

Sleep Medicine physician, Dr. Kirsten Reinecke, educates us all about sleep. In her discussion with Dr. Norma Steiner they talk about melatonin usage, napping, caffeine and much much more.

Katie Deming, MD is not only a physician but also the founder and CEO of MAKEMERRY®. Dr. Norma Steiner talks with her about her journey to create her company while continuing to practice medicine.

Dr. Norma Steiner, Director of NWP Wellness, talks to President/CEO, Dr. Imelda Dacones, about how her life has shaped her into being able to effectively lead through a pandemic. 

Tanya Swagel and Jenna Larsen set the record straight about retirement plans, 401k loans, tax-saving benefits, and much more.