July 7, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, Dr. Sherrill Brown, Medical Director, Infection Prevention; Berenice Constant, Vice President, Government Affairs and Civic Engagement; and Steven Satzger, Director, Learning and Training, update our clinic and corporate line of business leaders.

Olivia Lee, Manager, Legislative and Advocacy Affairs, presented on behalf of Government Affairs.  

You can listen to the recording here or read the notes here.
Sherrill Brown, M.D.
Berenice Constant
Steven Satzger
COVID-19 Updates In Our Communities

State
  • According to the state’s variant tracker, the Delta variant has gained momentum and accounted for 35.6% of cases sequenced in June. That’s a significant jump from May, when it accounted for only 5.6% of cases sequenced, and April at 2.1%. Click here to read more.
  • California’s highest COVID-19 infection rates have shifted to rural counties, which have relatively low vaccination rates. These counties have reported much higher rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths in May and June than counties with high vaccination rates. Read more here.

Los Angeles County
  • Between mid-May and mid-June, the COVID-19 case rate over a two-week period rose 18% among black residents, but declined 4% for Latino residents, 6% for white residents, and 25% for Asian Americans. The hospitalization rate for black residents grew by 11%, while declining for Latino residents by 29%, white residents by 37%, and Asian American residents by 12%. Click here for details.
  • Overall vaccination rates show 68% of those 16-years and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 87% of those 65-years and older. Click here to read more.

Orange County
  • At this time, nearly 1.7 million people are fully vaccinated. Read more here.

COVID-19 Trackers
Patient and Community Vaccination Reminders

It is important to discuss with our patients how they can obtain the COVID-19 vaccine at our clinics and pharmacies. Please ensure that front office, back office, and all providers know that we can vaccinate patients and family members.

Again, all of our vaccination sites are open to those aged 12 or older. Continue to talk to your patients about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as other vaccinations. There are no restrictions and there is no waiting period to get vaccinated.

How to Make an Appointment
  • AltaMed Patients:
  • MyAltaMed.net if they already have an existing account
  • AltaMed Vaccine Hotline at (888) 909-5232
  • MyTurn
 
  • Non-AltaMed Patients and Community Members:
  • AltaMed Vaccine Hotline at (888) 909-5232
  • MyTurn

AltaMed Vaccination Sites
  • AltaMed General Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (Sundays and Mondays)
  • AltaMed Medical Group – Northgate Market, Olympic (Fridays)
  • AltaMed General Pediatrics – Westlake, 3rd Street (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – Commerce, Goodrich (Thursdays 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – East Los Angeles, 1st Street (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Medical Group – Westlake, 3rd Street (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
  • AltaMed Daniel V. Lara Clinic – East Los Angeles (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – El Monte (Every Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – Huntington Beach (Thursdays and Fridays)

AltaMed Pharmacy Sites
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Anaheim (Thursdays)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Boyle Heights (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Commerce (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Commerce, Goodrich (Thursdays and Saturdays)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Huntington Park (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Pico Rivera, Passons (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Santa Ana, Bristol (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – South Gate (Thursdays) 
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – West Covina (Saturdays)
AltaMed Employee Vaccinations

If you previously submitted the COVID-19 declination form, but have changed your mind and want to receive a vaccine, contact Employee Health. Employees can continue to receive COVID-19 vaccines on Thursdays at AltaMed Pharmacy – Commerce (5417 E. Whittier Blvd. in Los Angeles). 

  • To schedule an appointment, contact Employee Health or call (323) 765-6153.
  • You will need to find street parking at this location.

For employees experiencing any symptoms, call Employee Health first—do not go there in person. As always, you must accurately and honestly answer the Qualtrics questions before entering your work site and follow the instructions that appear.
Community Vaccination Events

AltaMed is hosting several community COVID-19 vaccination events. Click here for the full list of event sites and relevant information.

  • Friday, July 9 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Belvedere Park (4914 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. in Los Angeles)

  • Saturday, July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Univision Health Fair (3401 E. Florence Ave. in Huntington Park)

  • Saturday, July 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Esperanza College Prep (4545 Dozier St. in Los Angeles)

Grand Rounds Update

Dr. Ursula Baffigo, Medical Director of Medical Management, presented on Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 High Risk Patients during the Tuesday, July 6 Grand Rounds session.

Topics Discussed:
  • Treatment Across the COVID-19 Spectrum
  • Neutralizing Antibodies
  • Casirivimab + Imdevimab (REGEN-COV)
  • High Risk Conditions
  • Effectiveness Data REGEN-COV
  • NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Update
  • Future of Monoclonal Antibodies
  • Demonstration by Dr. Angulo: Ordering Casirivimab + Imdevimab
 
Resources:
 
Video Presentation Timestamps
  • Introduction: 0:00 – 4:34
  • Presentation: 4:35 – 35:40
Safety Reminders While at Work

  1. Wear your masks—Face masks are to be worn at all times over your nose and mouth (except when drinking or eating), and should be stored properly or discarded. Patients need to wear masks at all times in examination rooms as well.
  2. Maintain hand hygiene—Staff should have easy access to hand sanitizer dispensers to clean hands frequently, and should wash their hands for 20 seconds at a time.
  3. Practice physical distancing—Stay six feet apart from other individuals whether inside or outside.
  4. Wipe down any work surfaces you touch.
  5. If employees need to be within six feet of someone for a prolonged period of time, wear a face shield and face mask in both administrative and clinical settings—avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. In addition, a face shield and face mask need to be worn at all times when interacting with patients.
  6. Employees must wear appropriate PPE when on site.
AltaMed Needs COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteers
 
AltaMed is hosting multiple COVID-19 vaccination sites in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and we need help. We are seeking individuals to generously donate their time and effort to volunteer for this humanitarian and public service project.

For details or to register, visit altamed.org/c19volunteer. Volunteer opportunities will continue throughout the summer. Please share this information with your network of professional colleagues, and help make a difference.  
Questions and Communications

We welcome your questions, suggestions, and input. We do review each question and respond appropriately, so please continue to email us—click here. Know that this is a safe space and most questions will be answered individually prior to being shared anonymously with staff.

FAQs
  • Click here to read the most recent FAQs (answers to new questions are pending).
  • Refer to the weekly FAQs in earlier editions of the COVID-19 Alert to see if your questions have already been answered.

Town Square
  • Go to the COVID-19 Vaccine news blocks on Town Square for current information and helpful resources.

How to Stay Informed
AltaMed PACE is Hiring

AltaMed is looking for medical and administrative professionals to join the PACE team, and will host two, upcoming Job Fairs:

  • Thursday, July 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at AltaMed PACE – East Los Angeles
  • Friday, July 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at AltaMed PACE – Huntington Park

Go to the social media posts below for details and information, and please share with your professional and personal networks.
Please Note: If you are contacted by the media with questions about the coronavirus outbreak or for any other reason, please email Veronica Orozco, Sr. Manager, Public Relations. The Public Relations team monitors all media coverage of AltaMed (social and traditional platforms) to uphold our reputation. If you have questions and concerns regarding media coverage, please call Veronica at (323) 482-3073. If you'd like to read news releases from AltaMed, visit our external website, AltaMed.org under Newsroom.