ADVISORY/San Francisco Supervisor Rev. Amos Brown to Bless New Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building.News Editors and Health/Medical Writers ADVISORY...Wednesday (Feb. 9) --(BUSINESS WIRE) San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden Supervisor Rev. Amos Brown will lead the invocation invocation, n a prayer requesting and inviting the presence of God. at the opening celebration of Kaiser Permanente's newest medical office building on Wednesday, February 9. During the program, a proclamation from Mayor Willie Brown's office declaring February 9 as Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care organization, based in Oakland, California, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney R. Garfield. Day in San Francisco will be given to Julie Petrini, Golden Gate Service Area manager, Kaiser Permanente. Petrini will also receive proclamations from the offices of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (born June 22, 1933) is the senior U.S. Senator from California, having held office as a senator since 1992. She is a member of the Democratic Party. , California State Assemblywoman Carole Migden Carole Migden represents the third district in the California State Senate. The Third State Senate district covers parts of San Francisco, all of Marin County and parts of Sonoma County. and the San Francisco City and County Board of Supervisors The examples and perspective in this article or section may represent an unduly geographically limited view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. The Board of Supervisors is the body governing counties in the U.S. . The opening celebration begins at 3 p.m. Before the program, press are invited to tour the new building at 2:30 p.m. and get a glimpse of 21st century medicine. The building is located at 2238 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. What you'll find at 2238 Geary For the body: Digital Diagnostic Imaging Kaiser Permanente's first digital Imaging Department. Computerized images instead of X-ray film Noun 1. X-ray film - photographic film used to make X-ray pictures bitewing - a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography . Digital imaging that can go anywhere in the world. Quicker results for doctors; safer for patients. Five pharmacies Doctors can send prescriptions to a satellite pharmacy via computers in the exam rooms. By the time a patient goes to the pharmacy, the medicine has been ordered and is ready for pick up. No more long waits in line. Spanish and Chinese Modules Treatment teams, from medical assistants to physicians that speak Spanish and Chinese and understand the diverse cultures. Infusion Center On the eighth floor, with sweeping views of San Francisco. Patients who need medicine intravenously or blood transfusions blood transfusion, transfer of blood from one person to another, or from one animal to another of the same species. Transfusions are performed to replace a substantial loss of blood and as supportive treatment in certain diseases and blood disorders. use this outpatient IV clinic. HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. Clinic State-of-the-art HIV clinic. For the eye: Artwork More than 150 pieces of original artwork by Bay area artists, including pastels, lithographs, etchings, collages, baskets, tapestries, contemporary art quilts and metal wall sculptures. Some of artists are Deborah Oropallo, Wade Hoefer and Guy Diehl. Artwork is found in the patient waiting areas and corridors in the treatment areas. Historical Artifacts On display in the lobby are restored artifacts -- figurines, dishes, and jewelry -- found in a well during excavation for the building. The artifacts are thought to pre-date the 1906 earthquake. Basics: Cost of Building: $60.8 million Eight floors, 460,000 square-ft An underground five-level, 60,000 square-ft parking garage. 290 exam rooms 480 employees Approximately 2,700 appointments a day are scheduled at 2238 Geary. Building is open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekends. Architects: Anshen and Allen, San Francisco Note:Photo opportunities available |
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