The nation's largest HMO is teaming up with one of the nation's largest retailers to provide basic healthcare in stores.
Kaiser Permanente has opened clinics inside the Target stores in Mission Valley and Vista.
Retail medical clinics have proliferated in recent years. Both CVS Caremark and Walgreens operate hundreds of retail clinics across the country.
Target is the biggest retailer to get into the business.
Dr. Paul Minardi, medical director of the Kaiser/Target clinics, said they really fill a need.
“Frankly, there are not enough primary care physicians in the community. Therefore, for many people, this may indeed be their first choice to receive care," Minardi said.
The clinics are staffed by nurse practitioners, and offer a variety of primary care services, including immunizations and physicals.
All members of the public can use the clinics, whether they're a member of Kaiser or not.
