Bernard Tyson

BREAKING NEWS: Kaiser Permanente Chairman, CEO Bernard Tyson Dies at 60

OAKLAND  – The chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente has unexpectedly died, Kaiser officials announced on Sunday. A statement released by Kaiser Permanente said Bernard J. Tyson passed away in his sleep. “Bernard was an exceptional colleague, a passionate leader, and an honorable man. We will greatly miss him. The board has full confidence in Greg Adams’ ability to lead Kaiser Permanente through this unexpected transition.” After learning of Tyson’s death, Governor Newsom released a statement. “Jennifer and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of health care pioneer and our dear friend Bernard Tyson. Bernard’s vision and

Climate Change is a Public Health Crises: Blacks Mostly Absent From The Conversation

Hundreds of people protested and disrupted this gathering of environmentalist, policymakers and business executives because – wait for it – the Governor hasn’t done enough to decarbonize California and reduce fossil fuel energy use. This, despite his recent signing of Senate Bill 100, which declared California only use clean, renewable energy by the year 2045.

GLAAACC Honors Kaiser CEO Bernard J. Tyson at 24th Annual Economic Awards Dinner

Bernard Tyson (courtesy photo) The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce 24th Annual Economic Awards Dinner will honor Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals (Kaiser Permanente), as Executive of the Year. The event will take place on March 23 at the JW Marriott Hotel at LA Live, 900 W. Olympic in downtown Los Angeles.  This signature GLAAACC event honors over twenty corporations, businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the economic growth and development of the African American Community.  Southern California Edison is the Diamond Sponsor