Portland / Oregon / United States
Kaiser Permanente, founded in 1945, is one of the largest nonprofit health plans that serves more than 8 million members throughout the United States. Its areas of expertise include immunizations, screening diagnostics, and hospital, pharmacy and medical services. The services offered by the organization include preventive, prenatal and emergency care services. The agency undertakes various health education programs in partnership with community groups, schools and government organizations that provide information on health education. In addition, it offers training programs for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. Kaiser Permanente is composed of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Permanente Medical Groups. The organization is located in Portland, Ore.
