Perm Pod

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.