Los Angeles county, CA
Los Angeles County[edit | edit source]
Los Angeles County is located in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. As of 2020, its population was over 10 million, making it the most populous county in the United States. The county seat is the city of Los Angeles, which is also the largest city in the county and the second-largest city in the country. The county is home to more than one-quarter of California residents and is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the U.S.
Healthcare in Los Angeles County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Los Angeles County is provided by a mix of public and private hospitals, clinics, and health centers. The county's Department of Health Services operates four public hospitals and numerous clinics, providing direct care to more than 600,000 unique patients each year.
Public Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center is one of the largest public hospitals in the country. It is also the primary teaching hospital for the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. The hospital provides a full range of services, including emergency care, primary care, specialty care, and tertiary care.
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is another major public hospital in the county. It is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and provides a wide range of medical services.
- Olive View-UCLA Medical Center and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center are two other public hospitals operated by the county's Department of Health Services.
Private Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located in Los Angeles. It is one of the largest non-profit hospitals in the western United States and is renowned for its high-quality patient care and research programs.
- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center is a private hospital operated by Kaiser Permanente, a leading healthcare provider in California.
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a private, non-profit, pediatric academic medical center located in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles.
Health Issues in Los Angeles County[edit | edit source]
Like many urban areas, Los Angeles County faces a number of health challenges. These include high rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as issues related to air quality and access to healthcare. The county's Department of Public Health works to address these and other health issues through a variety of programs and initiatives.
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