Lace Up Those Hiking Boots For The 2026 Trails Challenge

Explore the region’s stunning natural beauty on a hike: The 2026 East Bay Regional Parks Trails Challenge.

Measles Case Confirmed In East Bay

The person was contagious in public between Dec. 17 and Dec. 24.

Walnut Creek, Concord Medical Centers Among 15 Best Hospitals In CA: U.S. News

The two hospitals were also ranked among the top 3 in the Bay Area.

CoCo Mental Health Gets $98M Boost

3 new facilities will be built.

'Unprecedented' $137.9M Raised For Cancer Care At John Muir Health

The fundraiser surpassed its $100 million goal and became the largest philanthropic campaign ever recorded in Contra Costa County.

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Rated Highest For Quality Care

Kaiser Permanente Northern California's health plan also rated highest in the state for behavioral/mental health care, cardiac, maternity

Health coverage at low or no cost to you

Application period for Kaiser Permanente’s Community Health Care Program opens November 1

NCQA Recognizes Kaiser Permanente For High-Quality Care

Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Medicare and commercial health plans are the highest rated in California

Former NICU families reunite at the Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek

Families reconnect with their health care providers for fun-filled afternoon

Kaiser Permanente Hospitals Recognized For Cardiac And Stroke Care

Kaiser Permanente clinicians and staff work together to deliver excellent cardiac and stroke care

Walnut Creek Arts + Rec Emphasizes Senior Programs For Wellness Month

"Seniors have so much to contribute to our community, and we believe in contributing to their livelihood right back."

Kaiser Permanente Northern California Hospitals Recognized For Care

Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals rated best in the nation for treating complex medical conditions by U.S. News & World Report

Donner Canyon Loop Named Contra Costa's Best Hiking Trail

The rankings were based on hundreds of thousands of ratings tracked by AllTrails.

Good Health Starts in the Community

Kaiser Permanente invests $1.3 billion in improving health of Northern California communities

Local Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers Recognized for Excellence

Newsweek named 13 Northern California Kaiser Permanente medical centers America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for 2024.

Earth Day Every Day

Kaiser Permanente is committed to reducing the impacts on the environment and encourage others to join in the effort

UCSF, John Muir Health Open New Cancer Center In Walnut Creek

The UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center at the Behring Pavilion combines prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care.

Kaiser Permanente Northern CA Receives Health Equity Accreditation

NCQA recognizes Kaiser Permanente Northern California for working to reduce health care disparities.

Deadline Nears For Kaiser Permanente’s Low-Income Health Care Program

Applications for its Community Health Care Program are due by January 31, 2024

Kaiser Permanente Northern California rated highest in the state

Office of the Patient Advocate rates Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California health plan 5 stars

Hofmann Family Gifts $25M To John Muir Health Campaign To Cure Cancer

The UCSF-John Muir Health Jean and Ken Hofmann Cancer Center is named for philanthropist Ken Hofmann and his wife, Jean, a cancer survivor.

Leapfrog Group Gives Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek an "A" for Safety

13 Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals receive top marks

New Mask Order Takes Effect In Contra Costa County

All healthcare workers are required to mask in healthcare settings effective Nov. 1.

UC Berkeley Mascot Visits Patients At Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek

Pediatrics patients meet Oski. The Cal bear has uplifted people's spirits since 1941.

Kaiser Permanente’s Health Plan Rated Highest in State

Covered California gives health plan five stars

Kaiser Permanente Geriatric Surgery Program Recognized for Excellence

A holistic approach to geriatric surgery care

Life Time Luxury Athletic Club, Rooftop Pool Now Open In Walnut Creek

Construction started pre-pandemic in 2018 on this long-awaited athletic country club with four levels — including a beach club at the top.

​ New Leadership for Kaiser Permanente Diablo Service Area

Pam Galley named new Senior Vice President and Area Manager

New COVID Mask Order For Contra Costa County

COVID hospitalizations are rising in the county.

$20M Behring Donation Is Single Largest In John Muir Health History

The extraordinary gift will be used for Behring Pavilion, home of UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center opening in February in Walnut Creek.

Contra Costa Sees Increase In West Nile Virus Activity

County residents should take precautions to reduce the risk of mosquito bites, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said.

Blistering Heat In East Bay Drives Diners Indoors

"It's in the shade, there's a slight breeze. It doesn't feel so bad, so I think I've acclimated to the heat," said Johnson Hoang.

How Kaiser Permanente Supports Health Beyond its Hospitals

Kaiser Permanente invests $1.1 billion in improving health in Northern California

Walnut Creek Restaurant Ordered To Close Amid Cockroach Infestation

More than 100 cockroaches were found during an inspection of the business.

1st-Ever 'Awake' Spinal Surgery Performed In Walnut Creek

The procedure at John Muir Health's Walnut Creek Medical Center allowed the patient to go home the same day with a quicker recovery.

Friendship is good medicine

Loneliness and isolation contribute to health risks

Kaiser Permanente Hospitals Recognized For High Quality Maternity Care

Eleven Kaiser Permanente NCAL hospitals recognized among best for maternity care in Newsweek's "Best Maternity Hospitals 2023" report

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Fun Exercise Classes Motivate Seniors

Group exercise classes provide a fun and accessible way for seniors to stay active and improve their health. Meals on Wheels Diablo Region..

Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Receives Top Patient Safety Rating

The Leapfrog Group’s biannual safety report gives Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center an “A”

Masks Still Required For Skilled Nursing Home Workers In Contra Costa

The health order issued by Contra Costa County Health Officer Dr. Ori Tzvieli takes effect April 3.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.