Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles is proud to announce the opening of a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Westside.

The new vaccination site opened on Wednesday, March 24^th, and is vaccinating eligible Kaiser Permanente members and nonmembers.

“We are thrilled to offer this much-needed service to our communities,” said Dr. Kirk Tamaddon, area medical director and chief of staff, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles. “We couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity to expand vaccine operations in the West Los Angeles area.”

 The COVID-19 vaccine is available to all who are eligible regardless of insurance. Those interested in receiving their vaccine are required to make an appointment via kp.org/covidvaccine or by calling the Kaiser Permanente appointment call center at 1-833-574-2273. Kaiser Permanente will expand vaccine eligibility based on vaccine availability and changing guidelines from the state.

 During its first day of operation, Kaiser Permanente staff administered roughly 500 doses at the new vaccination site. Capacity for appointments and doses of vaccinations will vary depending on vaccine availability.

 Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Senior Vice President, Area Manager Lilit Zibari, RN, MSN, stated that the health care provider is committed to improving the health of their members and the communities they serve. “With the COVID-19 vaccine, our goal is to serve as many people as efficiently and as equitably as possible. Adding a new vaccination site will allow us to do just that.”

 “We are grateful to the Marriott for their partnership,” added Zibari. “Together, we will continue to move closer to beating this virus.”

For information about the vaccines, eligibility, and how to make an appointment, visit kp.org/covidvaccine.

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Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.4 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.