OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The family of late Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson is asking people who want to commemorate Tyson's life to donate to a health care fund in Tyson's name.
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The American Heart Association says The Bernard J. Tyson Fund for Equitable Health and Well-Being is intended to further the organization's work to eliminate health disparities, as well as equalize access to health care no matter what a patient's mental health or social influences may be. Donations can be made online here. Donors can also mail contributions to: The Bernard J. Tyson Fund for Equitable Health and Well-Being, at the American Heart Association; c/o Maria Arnove, Office of the CEO; 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75230.
Tyson was a native of the Bay Area. He was born in Vallejo and graduated from Golden Gate University in San Francisco with a Bachelor's degree in health service management and an MBA degree in health service administration. Tyson became CEO of Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente in 2013 and was named chairman of the board of directors in 2014.
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Tyson passed away in his sleep Sunday, Nov. 10 at his home. He is survived by his wife Denise Bradley-Tyson and three sons, Bernard J. Tyson, Jr., Alexander Tyson, and Charles Tyson. He was 60 years old.