April 30th, 2019
SF Supervisors approve mental health resolution as political pressure builds against Kaiser
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday, April 23, calling on Kaiser Permanente to achieve “full parity for mental health patients.” The resolution, introduced by Supervisor Hillary Ronen, also calls on Kaiser to sufficiently staff mental health clinics to reduce lengthy appointment wait times; limit wait times to no more than […]
April 30th, 2019
News of the Month — April 2019
Several outlets including Beckers reported on our advertising campaign against Kaiser in Washington, D.C. A bankruptcy judge last week approved the $610 million sale of four hospitals, including two in San Mateo County, that are owned by the bankrupt nonprofit Verity Health System. The San Jose Mercury News reported that Seton Medical Center in Daly […]
April 26th, 2019
Former NUHW steward who helped lead Kaiser fight wins prestigious psychology award
A former NUHW steward and leader in the fight to improve mental health care at Kaiser Permanente has received a major award from the California Psychological Association (CPA). Dr. Andris Skuja received the Sallie Hildebrandt Award for Distinguished Service to the Psychology Profession at the organization’s annual convention this month in Long Beach. “In his […]
April 24th, 2019
Press Release: Therapists to strike Kaiser mental health clinic where patients wait up to 4 months for appointments
Kaiser Permanente mental health therapists to strike Pasadena clinic Striking therapists to protest their patients having to wait up to four months for appointments Los Angeles – Mental health therapists on Tuesday announced a one-day strike at Kaiser’s Pasadena clinic to protest severe understaffing that has forced their patients — many of whom […]
April 15th, 2019
Press Release: Kaiser mental health patients to rally in Oakland demanding better care
Is Kaiser Permanente in denial over its mental health crisis? Mental health patients to gather outside Oakland headquarters after CEO Bernard Tyson ignored their meeting request WHAT: Gathering of patients who were unable to get timely mental health care from Kaiser, including one couple whose teenage daughter died by suicide. WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. […]