Media Advisory: Mobile Clinic to Offer Free Back to School Vaccinations

Cedars-Sinai caregivers are hitting the road in their mobile medical unit to help children get their back-to-school vaccines and to provide free medical care ahead of the school season.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 5, the COACH for Kids mobile medical clinic will make the rounds throughout Los Angeles to provide schoolchildren with all vaccinations required by Los Angeles Unified School District(LAUSD) schools, including DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis) and MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella). LAUSD students return to school for their first day of instruction on Monday, Aug. 12.

Members of the media are invited to cover and include in their back-to-school coverage.

"Immunizations are a crucial part of keeping our children healthy and ready to learn," said Arthur Cho, MD, medical director of COACH for Kids.

The COACH for Kids mobile medical unit is dedicated to meeting the immediate medical, behavioral health and community needs of the underserved pediatric patient population.

In addition to vaccinations, the mobile clinic provides a range of care to children and young adults, from newborn up to 18 years old, including physical exams and hearing and vision screenings. Clinic staff members also connect patients to medical, dental and vision providers.

"Our mobile clinic is here to make back-to-school, and really, any time of year, as easy and accessible as possible for families throughout Los Angeles," said Cho.

COACH for Kids Mobile Medical Unit August Calendar

Monday, Aug. 5 and Tuesday, Aug. 6
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Carver Middle School
4410 McKinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thurs. Aug. 8
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Charles Drew Middle School
8511 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Monday, Aug. 12
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
74^th Street Elementary School
2112 W. 74th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047

Tuesday, Aug. 13
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Audubon Middle School
4120 11th Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Wednesday, Aug. 14
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Gompers Middle School
234 E 112th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061

Thursday, Aug. 15 and Tuesday, Aug. 20
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
WIC Florence
501 E. Florence Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003

Monday, Aug. 19 and Monday, Aug. 26
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
WIC Manchester
250 E Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003

Wednesday, Aug. 21
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Superior Grocers
7316 Compton Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Thursday, Aug. 22
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Dorsey High School
3537 Farmdale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Tuesday, Aug. 27
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Parmelee Elementary
East 76th Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90001

Wednesday, Aug. 28
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Hillcrest Elementary
4041 Hillcrest Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Thursday, Aug. 29
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.*
Nevin Elementary
1569 E 32nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

*The clinic is closed between 12-1 p.m.

If media are interested in attending a COACH for Kids clinic below, please contact:

Melissa Vizcarra | [email protected]| 719-502-5001

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