Mission Hospital (Mission Viejo, California)

There are other hospitals also named Mission Hospital

Providence Mission Hospital
Providence St. Joseph Health
Geography
Location	Mission Viejo, California, United States
Coordinates
Organization
Care system	Non-profit
Type	Community Hospital
Services
Emergency department	Level II trauma center
Beds	523
History
Opened	August 11, 1971
Links
Website	www.providence.org/locations/mission-hospital-mission-viejo
Lists	[[List of hospitals in California |Hospitals in California ]]

Providence Mission Hospital is a 523-bed acute care regional medical center in Orange County, California that has two campuses - one in Mission Viejo and the second in Laguna Beach. It is part of the Providence St. Joseph Health organization. The hospital offers a wide range of services including cardiovascular, neuroscience and spine, orthopedics, cancer care, women's services, mental health and wellness, and various other specialty services. It is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, providing care for both adults and children. Mission Hospital in Laguna Beach (MHLB) serves the coastal communities of South Orange County and offers emergency and intensive care, as well as medical-surgical/telemetry services, orthopedics, general and GI surgery. Additionally, CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital is a 48-bed facility that specializes in pediatric care.

History

Mission Hospital opened on August 11, 1971, with 124 patient beds and a medical staff of 41 physicians. Over the years, the hospital expanded its services and facilities to meet the growing demand:

• In 1973, 89 new beds were added and the hospital became a paramedic base station.
• In 1974, cardiac rehabilitation services were introduced.
• In 1976, a helipad was opened for air transportation of patients.
• In 1977, oncology services became available.
• In 1980, Mission Hospital was designated as a regional trauma center.
• In 1981, the Oncology Care Unit was established.
• In 1988, the hospital introduced the Heart Surgery and Angioplasty program and opened the Mission Medical Tower and the Center for Rehab/Sports/Wellness.
• In 1989, the hospital established the Foundation at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center to support community health education and research. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and upgraded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were also introduced.
• The Mission Surgery Center and the Mission Regional Imaging Center opened.
• In 1992, a five-story patient tower was added, making Mission Hospital the largest medical center in south Orange County. The Fetal Diagnostic Center and the Mission Rehabilitation Center were also opened.
• In 1993, the Children's Hospital at Mission, now known as CHOC at Mission, opened on the fifth floor of Mission Hospital. It became the only pediatric hospital in the area.

Mission Hospital continues to provide high-quality healthcare services to the community, serving as a vital medical resource in Orange County.