May 19, 2021 @ 5:00 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.
Sherrill Brown, M.D.
Berenice Constant
Steven Satzger
Mask Mandate

At AltaMed, we will continue to wear masks and follow all safety precautions until we are directed otherwise. Please refer to the memo sent by Dr. Sherrill Brown on Friday, May 14 regarding mask guidelines at work and communicate this to all employees.

California will also keep its existing mask guidance in place until Tuesday, June 15 when it aims to fully reopen the economy. Again, we must all comply with the mask guidelines that are set at AltaMed. We will keep you informed of any changes to our policy.
Safety Guidelines Continue

  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.
Three Reminders for Employees

All employees are asked to either make an appointment for the vaccine, decline the vaccine, or submit proof of receiving the vaccine. Please see below:

Appointments 
  • Vaccines will be administered at AMU (2035 Camfield Ave.). The next vaccine date is scheduled for Thursday, June 3.

Declination
  • If you are waiting to get the vaccine for any reason, please fill out the COVID-19 declination form.
  • You may change your mind at any time and sign up to get vaccinated.

Proof
  • If you received the vaccine outside of AltaMed, email a copy of your vaccination card to Employee Health for documentation purposes only.
Find a Friend to Get Vaccinated

At AltaMed, we continue to encourage our patients and community to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Find a friend who has not been vaccinated, and help them schedule an appointment. AltaMed is offering all three COVID-19 vaccines at most of our clinics and pharmacies. Again, please encourage our patients and community to get the vaccine if they haven't already done so.

As of May 10, all Los Angeles and Orange County residents aged 12 or older are eligible to get a vaccine. Those between the ages of 12 and 17 can only receive the Pfizer vaccine.

All sites that are vaccinating are now open to the general public. Appointments can be made through the AltaMed Vaccine Hotline at (888) 909-5232.

Appointments
  • AltaMed patients can schedule an appointment through MyAltaMed.net if they already have an existing account.
  • The AltaMed Vaccine Hotline at (888) 909-5232 is available for patients and community members to call and schedule their appointments.
  • Community members can also enroll in MyTurn or call (833) 422-4255 for vaccine appointments.

Los Angeles County
  • Vaccine appointments are available for eligible residents through Los Angeles County or by calling (833) 540-0473. Go to the website for more information.

Orange County
  • Vaccine appointments are available for eligible residents through othena.com.

AltaMed Vaccination Sites
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – South Gate (Saturday, May 22 Vaccination Event)
  • AltaMed General Pediatrics – Westlake, 3rd Street (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Starting Thursday, May 20)
  • AltaMed Medical Group – Pico Rivera, Passons (once a week, every Thursday)
  • AltaMed General Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)
  • AltaMed Northgate Retail Clinic (Friday)
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – Commerce, Goodrich (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • AltaMed Medical Group – Huntington Park (once a week, every Monday)
  • AltaMed PACE – Santa Ana (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – Huntington Beach (Thursday and Friday)

Pharmacy Sites
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Anaheim (Thursday) 
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Boyle Heights (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Commerce (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Garden Grove (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Goodrich (Monday to Saturday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Huntington Park (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Pico, Passons (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – Santa Ana, Bristol (Monday to Friday)
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – South Gate (Monday to Friday) 
  • AltaMed Pharmacy – West Covina (Saturday)

Walk-In Locations (open to everyone)
  • AltaMed Medical Group – Pico Rivera, Passons (Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • AltaMed Medical Group – Huntington Park (Mondays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
  • AltaMed PACE – Santa Ana (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Employees to Receive Health Care Hero Pin
 
AltaMed employees will be receiving a commemorative pin in recognition of their dedication and commitment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The pins will be mailed to employees’ homes for those who have worked since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 and through its one-year mark.
 
The Health Care Hero pin, with its three distinct purple, teal, and silver hearts, represents our commitment to give freely of ourselves and put the needs of others first during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please wear this pin as an acknowledgment and appreciation of your tireless effort.
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 and volunteer for this humanitarian and public service project.
 
Who is eligible to volunteer?
To serve as a volunteer, you must be 18 years of age or older and a licensed medical professional authorized to administer vaccines in California. This includes physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists. Medical students, nursing students, and pharmacy students will also be considered.
 
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
Calendar Reminders

  • Results of the AltaMed and Great Public Schools Now survey will be shared during the My Community, My Health quarterly meeting on Tuesday, May 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.

  • On Thursday, May 27, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Civic Engagement will host a Redistricting 101 Webinar with California Redistricting Commissioner J. Ray Kennedy on Facebook Live. The Q&A portion will be available in Spanish. 

  • AltaMed and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Corporate Office (2040 Camfield Ave.), MP Room 120/123. Click here to make an appointment.
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.