/kaiser permanente flu vaccine last year was one of our worst flue seasons for about a decade, we hadre confirmed than 2006 and we're those same number this past week.kaiser permanente infectious disease specialist dr. randy bergen matters worse doesn't seem to be as effective as it past years. the same thing happened during the southern hemisphere's flu season and were devastating.sot government reported 2 and a half times more confirmed cases of influenza than they normally do. might see that not.say the flu season could march or april, better with the vaccine it.you do get variety of strains and even though strains circulating, there may be other strains going through the communities later on and partial protection protection .while it's little help for this year, doctors say underway to look develop a flu more effective. at kaiser in kerman kron 4 news. happening today ... high and low tides ... also known as king tides are expected to bring some minor flooding in low lying areas in the san francisco bay area. the national weather service says ... they will happen today and tomorr

and another boy was born seven minutes later at 12:09 at the kaiser permanente antioch medical centerr. ( will ) coming up on the kron 4 morning news... "star wars" wins the final box office weekend of 2017... but did it win the year? ( will ) "star wars: the last jedi" closes out 2017 on top. rick damigella has the numbers in the box office countdown. "actually, i'm going to pass on the violence!"it was a much better weekend at the box office, with three movies improving their numbers over last week, including "ferdinand," which went up 59-percent this weekend, and held fast to fifth with eleven-point-seven million dollars."ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for.""the greatest showman" saw a 73-percent increase in ticket sales, while staying in fourth with fifteen-point-three million."i would do anything to sing with you guys again.""pitch perfect three" stayed at number three, only dropping eleven-percent over its debut with 17-point- eight million dollars."welcome to jumanji!"the second "jumanji" movie stayed in second, but improved 39- percent over its debut. "juma

in the may meeting, kaiser permanente, and blue shield, the rest of the nonmedicare plans. reviewing their premiums for your approval. and then in june, looking at medicare advantage plans, kaiser permanente, senior advantage, for proof of rates and premium contributions for those, and this is the new item, to appear the first time on the rates and benefits calendar, we will be presenting the multi-region, kaiser multi-region, early retiree and medicare eligible plans for rate renewal. again, that was another popular well received addition for 2018. just as reminder, the reason we have the calendars and the reasons we have to stay on schedule is that we have to present these, have to be presented initially to the board of supervisors, rates and benefits committee and then to the full board of supervisors in july, we don't have the dates yet, but they will be forth coming. >> are there questions of director griggs? regarding the rates and benefits calendar? it has a very familiar ring. i thought we just did this. >> time flies when you are having fun. >> ok. all right. any p

. >>> and east bay woman has filed a silver -- civil suit against kaiser permanente. e woman says the assault happened -- an assault happened at union city kaiser. she said the medical assist, grabbed her from behind and assaulted her. he was arrested and charged with four felonies. the civil suit says that kaiser had complained toÃcan had complaints against the employee but was still allowed to work with female patients.>>> mike pence and his wife arrived in the middle east yesterday morning. he met with the king and talked to other officials in an undisclosed location. the next stop on the vice president's trip is israel. >>> officials say insurgents killed six people and one citizen after storming the intercut -- intercontinental hotel in cabo. there was a handoff that ended up with all five attackers killed. the taliban is claiming responsibility. it happened almost x years after insurgents carried out similar salts on the same hotel.>> cape town could be the first major city in the world to lose its water supply. they could run out of water by april due to the wor

eduardo bermudez kaiser permanente si no tienes vomito o diarrea y puedes comer atengase en su casa.e en casa no vaya a trabajar lavense las manos, descanse tome varios liquidos.> si es una persona joven que no tiene problemas de salud aunque le de la influenza le recomendamos que se queden en casa y que no vayan al medico para que se sobresaturen las salas de emergencia. y segun el doctor bermudez, el considera esto una epidemia que dice, puede ser prevenida con una vacuna. le tengo miedo a las vacunas. es recomendacion de mi medico, y para que no me pegue la gripe. yo no tengo ninguna reaccion y no me ha dado gripe, tengo 60 aÑos y no tengo ninguna sintoma de gripe. susanna gonzalez doctores dicen que aun no es tarde para vacunarse ya que la temporada de la influenza puede durar hasta marzo, en sacramento, susanna gonzalez, somos noticias telemundo. ---estados unidos sufre una escasez de suero, complicando algunas areas para tratar pacientes con la influenza. ---los doctores dicen que la vacuna podria causar deshidratacin creando una mayor necesidad de la solucion. ---la escasez se

when you see that, kaiser permanente, a prominent health care insurance company, has 10 million to 12illion people insured with a 1.2 million people that the three companies, warren buffett, a amazon, and te other one, j.p. mororgan, havee together, it is reasonable to offer them a plan. from this model, to extend a model of new health care to affordable and equitabable, to many american people. it is a step that one could anticipate. >> you think it may be based on an existing insurance model using existing insurers? well, they will cover medical consultations, drugs, they will cover x-rays and labs. they will cover classic medical care but on top of that, no doubt that the data model, e-medicinescience, will be a part of the model and they would be stupid not to use their skills and knowledge in the field. this is already in the pipeline by many caregivers. they have probably the means and advance,to make a new a new achievement in that field, based to start with their own employees and extended -- extend itit to many more american peop, especially those with no access to serious ca

kaiser permanente says all five babies remain in the intensive care unit. they are stable. they were born last thursday via c-section. the mom is doing all right. the dad is visiting every day. no word yet on when the babies may be able to go home. >>> 4:5. how much rain with the next storm thursday into friday. you can see possibly a third of an inch to half an inch. from north to south, the green and the yellows. the potential is there for a real nice soaking. unfortunately it will probably mess up your morning commute. when you go to bed sunday night at least you'll be prepared for what's coming our way. a little bit of rain thursday and friday. and a little bit of fog sue and i have been watching. another check of that. here she is. >>> when i left this morning about 3:00 or so, a little bit before 3:00, it was definitely socked in. you could see it's still out there on the road, southbound just past the for thegate mall. those heading to the central san rafael exit and southern marin. a fog advisory for the waldo which is very thick and dense out there. the orange repr

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doctors had experience with delivering quintuplets.but dad chad says...the care they got at kaiser permanentein walnut creek, has been great.there was a team of 60 specialists with hands on deck when the babies entered the world on thursday."our obstreticians, our neotaologists, our ancillary staff - our pharmacists, respiratory therapist, radiologist, and as well as our fabulous nurses from labor and delivery, post- partum, and our nicu team."in birth order, lincoln, noelle, grayson, preston, and gabriella are all in the nicu. they each weighed about two and a half pounds at birth, and are about the same size. "it's on par for other quintuplets and actually, most impressive, it's on par with other babies born at 27 weeks." doctor allen fischer says most babies born at 27 weeks, do survive.but they will also be in the hospital for about two and a half months."mom is doing great. she's recovering as would be expected at this point."amy says she's still in a lot of pain, and she and chad are happy, but still nervous each time they see their three tiny boys and their two tiny daughters with tube

. >>> and east bay woman has filed a civil suit against kaiser permanente think she was sexually assaulted by eight medical assistant during a routine visit. she said it happened during a doctor's visit at the union city kaiser last january. she claims a medical -- assistant grabbed her from behind, and sexually assaulted her. he was eventually arrested and is currently awaiting trial. the civil suit claims that kaiser had previous complaints about him. but he was still allowed to work with female patients. >>>a san jose chp officer is recovering after being hit in a chain reaction crash caused by a suspected drunk driver. it happened just after -- 9:30 last night. investigators say the officer was on the freeway investigating a hit and run crash involving 4 cars when another car slammed into the back of the car the officer was standing next to. that car caused the back end of the car to hit the officer and throwing them down a ditch. the officer was treated for minor injuries and the suspect was arrested for suspicion of dui. >>>new at 10, seven cisco is considering banning the sale of fo

kais kaiser permanente says hospitalizations are up because of the virus. eric thomas is live to show you how they're handling it at kaiser in walnut creek. >> reporter: dan, doctors at kaiser say last yooer year it was the wos flu season in a decade. more trips to the e.r. for people suffering from flu symptoms. doctors at kaiser say that's not the way people should handle it. people who have been lucky enough to escape the flu often know someone who hasn't. >> my daughter is sick in tant, and my sons. >> there's a lot of people out sick with the flu. we're short, you know, everywhere in the hospital. >> reporter: local pharmacies have having trouble keeping cold and flu medicines on the shelves. this flu season refuses to let go. >> we're seeing a resurfacing in the flu starting in middle of december and carrying on through now. it looks like it may go on througfebruary. >> we are now seeing rates of positivity for influenza that exceed last year and last year was the worst we had in the last ten. >> reporter: the virus is spreading across all age groups.

. >>> kaiser permanente named in a civil suit by woman claiming that she was sexually assaulted by anyee. the alleged victim identified only as jane doe says a medical assistant attacked her during an exam in january of last year. one was charged with four felonies. the doctor allegedly told investigators there had been previous complaints against the doctor. the doctor is named along with kaiser in the suit. he is still awaiting trial. he sent us this statement saying the statement -- the safety of patients is the highest priority. they will not accept behavior that puts them at risk. >> we learned it was an accidental overdose that killed rock legend tom petty. the coroners released a report that there was a mixture of medications in his system that included opioids like retinol and oxycodone. he died in october, barely one week after wrapping up a tour with his band the heartbreakers. his family posted on his facebook page that he suffered from chronic pain related to emphysema, knee problems, and a fractured hip. >>> one driver finds out the hard way, he can't blame tesla for this

kais kaiser permanente says hospitalizations are up because of the virus. eric thomas is live to show you how they're handling it at kaiser in walnut creek. >> reporter: dan, doctors at kaiser say last yooer year it was the wos flu season in a decade. more trips to the e.r. for people suffering from flu symptoms. doctors at kaiser say that's not the way people should handle it. people who have been lucky enough to escape the flu often know someone who hasn't. >> my daughter is sick in tant, and my sons. >> there's a lot of people out sick with the flu. we're short, you know, everywhere in the hospital. >> reporter: local pharmacies have having trouble keeping cold and flu medicines on the shelves. this flu season refuses to let go. >> we're seeing a resurfacing in the flu starting in middle of december and carrying on through now. it looks like it may go on through february. >> we are now seeing rates of positivity for influenza that exceed last year and last year was the worst we had in the last ten. >> reporter: the virus is spreading across all age groups

>> it probably is not a business proposition that i would entertain inside of kaiser-permanente.an industry is rethinking their purpose because, quite frankly, with technology, with procedures that we're able to do in the setting, it's not the central location for all things health care now kaiser-permanente, we now perform unbelievable types of surgeries in the out-patient setting. we get our members in and out of the hospital quicker and they go into the out-patient -- >> what did you make of the merger between cvs and -- >> viacom? >> cvs. >> cvs. >> aetna i was thinking cvs/aetna does that seem to be the future to you do you think that's where all of this is headed >> we have four of those centers now and we have an agreement to build 38, 39 more of those we have the partnership where target is also linked with cvs so it is all about looking at a different way of accessing care and so if you believe that there is a large segment of society and/or consumers will be willing to entertain another entry point into health care, then it's a valuable -- >> what about amazon what role

though the babies were born at 27 weeks gestation, doctors at kaiser permanente are very pleased withnoelle, grayson, preston, and gabriella are doing, but they are in the nicu...and likely won't leave the hospital for about 75 days."during that time period they're going to need to be able to maintain their temperature at a normal temperature outside of an incubator, they're going to have to be able to breathe well without the assistance of respiratory or breathing support."amy and chad still haven't even gotten to hold their tiny, two-and-a- half-pound babies yet."i changed two diapers. they're so small and delicate it's - the nurses do it much quicker!" standup"it's very likely that mom will be discharged from the hospital weeks before her babies are, and because amy and chad live in mountain house, they've got some logistics to plan out.""it will be a lot of back and forth, visiting them day to day."the kempels say everything that a family of nine entails ...hasn't fully sunken in yet.but they'll get along the way before it's time to go home."we have a relationship with our familie

doctors had experience with delivering quintuplets.but dad chad says...the care they got at kaiser permanente in walnut creek, has been great.there was a team of 60 specialists with hands on deck when the babies entered the world on thursday."our obstreticians, our neotaologists, our ancillary staff - our pharmacists, respiratory therapist, radiologist, and as well as our fabulous nurses from labor and delivery, post- partum, and our nicu team."in birth order, lincoln, noelle, grayson, preston, and gabriella are all in the nicu. they each weighed about two and a half pounds at birth, and are about the same size. "it's on par for other quintuplets and actually, most impressive, it's on par with other babies born at 27 weeks." doctor allen fischer says most babies born at 27 weeks, do survive.but they will also be in the hospital for about two and a half months."mom is doing great. she's recovering as would be expected at this point."amy says she's still in a lot of pain, and she and chad are happy, but still nervous each time they see their three tiny boys and their two tiny daughters with tub

doctors had experience with delivering quintuplets.but dad chad says...the care they got at kaiser permanente in walnut creek, has been great.there was a team of 60 specialists with hands on deck when the babies entered the world on thursday."our obstreticians, our neotaologists, our ancillary staff - our pharmacists, respiratory therapist, radiologist, and as well as our fabulous nurses from labor and delivery, post- partum, and our nicu team."in birth order, lincoln, noelle, grayson, preston, and gabriella are all in the nicu. they each weighed about two and a half pounds at birth, and are about the same size. "it's on par for other quintuplets and actually, most impressive, it's on par with other babies born at 27 weeks." doctor allen fischer says most babies born at 27 weeks, do survive.but they will also be in the hospital for about two and a half months."mom is doing great. she's recovering as would be expected at this point."amy says she's still in a lot of pain, and she and chad are happy, but still nervous each time they see their three tiny boys and their two tiny daughters with tub

as good as those companies are, kaiser permanente is an exceptional organization the reality is it barelyouched the surface in terms of taking hundreds of billions of dollars of cost out of the health care system the private sector gets to weigh in now we don't know what the answers are, they don't know what the answers are, but we do know there's a spotlight now on the need for transparency and for looking at better solutions. technology is available, it just hasn't been adopted in the health care industry and that's why you're seeing the health care stocks all taking a hit today. >> john, would you be looking with rx advance to partner with these companies? >> well, rx advance is actually very aligned, i think, with the aspirations, as i understand them i don't have any previous insight on what they are thinking but they say they are looking for new answers. i think we are going to be one of the companies that has some of the answers we'll be doing a lot of things in 2018 and 2019 i think will be setting the way. other companies out there too i hope will be bringing innovation in it's t

kaiser permanente says all five remain in the intensive care unit but are stable.he hospital says the mom is doing fine. the dad is visiting the hospital every day and it has been quite a week for the couple. they celebrated their anniversary saturday. no word yet on when the babies may be able to go home. >> we certainly wish them all the best. >>> an elementary school is the hot spot for birdwatchers. >> a pair of bald eagles have returned to nest. at curtner elementary school when the eagles returned to their nest at dusk. these photos show the birds in pretty spectacular detail. susan chuung has been tracking them since they first appeared at the school. >> you can't get any better than a bald eagle nesting near your school. it's showing the species is coming back. >> i have a little camera. it doesn't have a big lens. >> birdwatchers and photographers are flocking to the school. it is important to note there are signs warning people to not get too close and keep their distance. the eagles are expected to bring one to three eaglets into the world. >> they only

. >> kay kiepler, kaiser permanente. we are in height of the flu season and still encouraging all of our members to get flu shots. we have updated our website with flu information and continue to offer our flu shots at no cost and no appointment necessary, so, wanted to make sure that you knew that we are in the height of all of it, but there is still time for members to be able to go in and get the flu shots. >> thank you, i think that's very good given what's ahead of us. >> we know the flu shot did not accurately predict what's circulating in the influenza a. in the past, kaiser had protocol, diagnosis of influenza over the phone and in a certain period of time, i think 48 hours, prescription is sent directly to the pharmacy so they can get started on treatment. are these kinds of protocols still in existence? and what's your supply of medications, also seeing reports that flu drugs are in short supply. >> i've seen different reports on the news as well. i would have to check to see what the protocol is this year for

but chad kempel says the care they got at kaiser permanente in walnut creek has been great.es entered the world on thursday. <"it wasn't until like right before that i started freaking out a little bit. it's surreal still to like see them here in the flesh.">( darya ) the 5 babies weighed about two and a half pounds each at birth... which is normal for those born at 27 weeks. they are expected to stay in the hospital for the next 2 and a half months. amy said she and chad are happy...but are still nervous each time they see their babies with wires all over them. ( darya ) the traffic around muir woods national monument in marin county is so bad... that the county and the national park service are making some major changes.( james ) stanley roberts takes a look at the changes - and how they'll affect park visitors. you gotta come in side to drop off the family you're blocking traffic pay attention because, the way you do things at muir woods national monument have changed. while you can still visit the park unannounced and pay the 10 dollar admission if you are over the age 0

presented by kaiser permanente...chool in emeryville curry and the roughly 120 students competed in a relay race... played basketball... and participated in mindful focus including yoga exercises. for the ball brothers... lithuania doesn't seem like such a bad idea after all... 16-year-old lemelo went off for 43 points and hit five straight shots from behind the arc in a 147-142 win last night older brother liangelo ball scores 37 points anfd added 10 rebounds the lithuanian team they play for dumped it's league schedule to play a number of exhibition games with the two broters is what is being called the "big baller brand challenge"... the big baller logo can be seen at center court as well as both basket areas in the keys for father lavar... lithuania looks likes it's working out for family and business! even though he's not playing... even nfl awards are still coming colin kaepernick's way... the former 49ers quarterback is one of five finalists for the players association's byron "whizzer" white award... the award

kaiser permanente is a great example of a company that has been around for many decades, and is the rolecan health care. i have heard it said that we are going to the kaiser-ization of the health care system, but we do not know it yet. amazon is a creative company and this is gratifying, and with everything with amazon, scary. expensive,tially because at the end of the day you need healthy people to pay more to lower the cost. do you care about the kind of effort amazon will have to put into this in terms of money, profit margins? david: no, because they think it will save them money. you have a half-million employees, or more, and you are already suffering from this enormous, chronic tragic and efficiency of american health care, which makes us competitively disadvantaged around the world and it would've frankly be not nearly enough on the front burner of policy discussion. it has nothing to do with obamacare, that is a tiny step in the right direction may be, but we have fundamental reform needed and they are saying, we will do it ourselves. alix: and it comes into a broader sector. we