Planning an international trip involves more than just booking flights and accommodations. Ensuring your health and safety while abroad is paramount, and for Kaiser Permanente members, the Kaiser Travel Clinic is a valuable resource. This guide provides essential information on how to access Kaiser Permanente’s travel health services, ensuring you’re prepared and protected on your next adventure.
Kaiser Permanente understands the unique health needs of international travelers. Whether you’re embarking on a tropical getaway, a business trip, or an adventurous expedition, accessing expert travel health advice and necessary vaccinations is crucial. The Kaiser Travel Clinic services are designed to provide comprehensive support to members across various regions.
To connect with Kaiser Permanente’s travel health experts, here’s a breakdown of contact information by region:
Colorado
For members in Colorado seeking travel health consultations, please call to schedule a phone consultation.
Phone Consultation Scheduling:
- Phone: 800-888-8540 or 303-283-2650
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- TTY (Hearing/Speech Impaired): 711
District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
Members in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions can directly contact the Travel Clinic for their travel health needs.
Travel Clinic Contact:
- Phone: 800-777-7904
- TTY: 711
- Online Consultation: Utilize the international travel immunization E-visit for convenient online consultation with a travel health nurse. This e-visit allows you to discuss required vaccinations and health recommendations tailored to your specific itinerary.
Georgia
Kaiser Permanente members in Georgia can reach out to Member Services for guidance on travel health services.
Member Services Contact:
- Phone: 888-865-5813 or 404-261-2590
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- TTY (Hearing/Speech Impaired): 800-255-0056
Hawaii
For members in Hawaii, the Travel Medicine service is available during specific hours.
Travel Medicine Service Contact:
- Phone: 855-811-1930
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Oregon and Washington (Kaiser Permanente Northwest)
Kaiser Permanente Northwest members in Oregon and Washington have dedicated contact lines for travel health inquiries.
Kaiser Permanente Northwest Contact:
- Phone: 844-424-1865 or 503-261-2057
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- TTY (Hearing/Speech Impaired): 711
Washington (Kaiser Permanente Washington – Formerly Group Health Cooperative)
Members who are part of Kaiser Permanente Washington (formerly Group Health Cooperative) should use a different contact number.
Kaiser Permanente Washington Contact:
- Phone: 206-326-3488
- TTY: 711
- Hours: Vary by location. Please call to confirm.
Northern California
For Northern California members, Kaiser Permanente offers an online resource to initiate travel health planning.
Northern California Travel Health Resources:
- Online E-Visit: Begin with an International Travel E-visit to assess your needs and determine if an appointment is necessary.
- Website: Visit International Travel Services for travel alerts and additional information.
Southern California
In Southern California, contact methods vary by facility location. Please use the appropriate number for your area.
Southern California Travel Advisory Contacts by Area:
- Antelope Valley: 877-554-4404
- Baldwin Park and surrounding areas: 800-780-1277
- Downey and surrounding areas: 800-823-4040
- Fontana, Ontario and surrounding areas: 888-750-0036
- Inland Empire and Coachella Valley: 866-984-7483
- Kern County: 877-524-7373
- Metro Los Angeles: 800-954-8000
- Orange County: 888-988-2800
- Panorama City and surrounding areas: 888-778-5000
- San Diego: 800-290-5000
- South Bay: 800-780-1230
- Woodland Hills and surrounding areas (including western Ventura): 888-515-3500
After-Hours Advice (Southern California):
- Phone: 888-576-6225
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 PM to 7 AM, Saturday and Sunday, 24 hours a day
TTY for the Hearing/Speech Impaired (Southern California):
- Phone: 800-800-7990 or 711
By utilizing the Kaiser Travel Clinic services, Kaiser Permanente members can access expert advice, vaccinations, and crucial health information tailored to their travel destinations. Ensure a healthy and worry-free trip by contacting the appropriate Kaiser Permanente Travel Clinic resource for your region today.