Jerry Barba, PhD, (depicted on the float as the child with a telescope) is a clinical psychologist for Kaiser Permanente in Downey, who has been with Kaiser Permanente for 20 years. Chatha grew up in India, where he always wanted to be a doctor, and loves helping our members get the best care possible to improve their lives. Chatha has spent nearly a decade with Kaiser Permanente, most recently overseeing the mass vaccination site at California State University, Bakersfield, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gurinder Chatha, MD, (depicted on the float as the child with a stethoscope) is a physician in charge at our Ming Medical Offices in Bakersfield, and physician director of access in Bakersfield. As a woman of color, she recognizes the importance of representation - children seeing role models who look like them gives them increased confidence to achieve whatever they set out to do. Hudson strongly believes that children’s imagination and capacity for wonder is what allows them to explore without limitations, eventually making their dreams a reality. Her dream of working in infectious diseases was solidified in the late 1980s after she volunteered with children who had one or both parents die as a result of AIDS. Hudson always knew she wanted to be a doctor from the time she was a little girl.
They truly represent the best of Kaiser Permanente and have helped all to have “A Healthier Future.” Introducing our 9 float ridersĮlizabeth Hudson, DO, MPH, (depicted on the float as the child reading a book) is a regional chief of infectious diseases for Kaiser Permanente in the Los Angeles area, caring for a wide variety of patients with both acute and chronic infectious diseases. The “out-walkers” alongside the float include Kaiser Permanente front-line heroes who served our communities over the last 20 months during the pandemic. They include researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and front-line workers who were once the children dreaming about their futures in health care.Īlso on the float is “Booster the Bear” to thank the millions of people who received COVID-19 vaccinations, and to provide a friendly reminder to all to get vaccinated and receive follow-up booster shots. The Kaiser Permanente employees riding the float this year embody the dreams of the children you see depicted on the float. Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s leading health care providers, and its team of physicians, nurses, and employees partner every day to ensure they are offering the highest quality health services to members and the communities it serves. “We truly believe this dream is possible, and we’ve made it our mission to achieve it - by delivering tomorrow’s health care today.” Adams, chair and chief executive officer, Kaiser Permanente. “We at Kaiser Permanente are committed to contributing to a world where all people and communities thrive, and everyone has what they need to live a healthy, joyful life,” said Greg A. Tyson School of Medicine in Pasadena who are the next generation of care givers. The child in a lab coat with scientific instruments represents the students at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. The child with a telescope pays homage to the innovators like those at the Garfield Innovation Center imagining the future of health care. The child reading a book represents researchers like those whose work helped with medical advancements such as the COVID-19 vaccine. The child with the stethoscope caring for “Booster” the teddy bear, embodies the dream of one day becoming a nurse or doctor.
This year, Kaiser Permanente’s 16th annual float entry features 4 children exploring, imagining, and daring to dream about making a difference in the world. Achieve.” a celebration that childhood dreams become careers that make the world a better place. The float embodies the 2022 Tournament of Roses® parade theme, “Dream. PASADENA, Calif. - Kaiser Permanente’s 2022 Rose Parade ® float theme, “A Healthier Future,” celebrates the dedication and talents of our health care heroes and the possibilities that exist when passionate people come together to use their expertise for the greater good.
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