Kaiser Permanente opened 2 Care Essentials locations in Portland several years ago, with a goal of providing convenient, same-day, next-day appointments for minor illnesses and injuries.
Kaiser will be closing these two Care Essentials clinics on March 31, 2024.
Kaiser has developed and expanded several convenient care options that are broadly available to members, including 24/7 advice, e-visits, and virtual visits on demand, either by phone or video, that provide patients with even quicker, easier access to care. Providers currently working at Care Essentials locations will now serve patients in Kaiser primary care and urgent care clinics, where the need for in-person care is the highest.
If you previously received care at Care Essentials, there are a variety of same-day and next-day care options available both in-person and virtually. You can learn more about these options at kp.org/getcare.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Kaiser at:
- Member Services: 1‑800‑813‑2000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- TTY: Dial 711.
- Language interpretation services: 1‑800‑324‑8010.