News and events

The flu is much more serious than the common cold. Protect yourself and your loved ones from serious health risks with a yearly flu shot. They’re available at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members.

Please call 1-800-573-5811 or go to kp.org/mydoctor/flu for updated hours and locations.

Enrollment beginning October 15, for coverage starting January 1, 2019.

Medicare eligible residents in Santa Cruz County will soon have access to Kaiser Permanente’s unique blend of high quality, affordable health care combined with award-winning health plan coverage. Kaiser Permanente is proud to announce it will begin offering a Medicare Advantage plan in Santa Cruz County, with enrollment starting October 15. Coverage will be effective January 1, 2019.

For more information, please read the official press release.

Starting Tuesday, November 7, Express Check-In will be available at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center and Gilroy Medical Offices.

You can check in for many appointments wherever you are — right from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Check-in will be available at:

• Alternative Medicine
• Dermatology and MOHS Surgery
• Most Medicine Sub-Specialties
• Neuromuscular Service Line
• Pain Management
• Primary Care
• Rehabilitation Services
• Surgery Sub-Specialties

We’re renaming our buildings.

Starting Friday, September 8, 2017, we’ll be changing our building names at the San Jose Medical Center and Cottle Road Complex – just north of the main campus.

For a look at what you’ll see during your next visit, please download the following document to view the updated campus map and directory:

• New Campus Directory and Map

Traveling? Learn about Kaiser Permanente International Travel Services.