Excellence in Care, Every Step of the Way.
Rooted in Los Angeles. Leading the way forward.
For more than 150 years, LA General Medical Center has stood at the heart of Los Angeles delivering world-class care, advancing medical training, and serving every community with compassion and excellence.
Impact at Scale
Our Purpose: Strengthening LA’s Most Essential Hospital
LA General Medical Center Foundation fuels the innovation, expertise, and compassionate care that keep LA General at the forefront of modern medicine.
As one of the largest and most respected public hospitals in the country, LA General delivers exceptional care to every community in Los Angeles — especially those who face the greatest barriers to accessing high-quality care.
We proudly care for the patients few hospitals can reach.
We train the teams who save lives worldwide.
And we carry forward a legacy of excellence that belongs to all of Los Angeles.
Spotlight: Transforming Care in Los Angeles
The Heights Mercadito
Each week, LA General partners with community organizations to bring fresh food, essentials, and support directly to patients and families. The Mercadito eases everyday burdens and reflects our commitment to caring for the whole person — far beyond the hospital walls. It’s a simple idea with powerful impact.
Training Tomorrow’s Medical Leaders
LA General is one of the nation’s largest teaching hospitals, training more than 900 physicians, residents, and medical trainees each year. Here, emerging clinicians gain hands-on experience caring for diverse patient populations and complex medical needs — strengthening the future of healthcare for Los Angeles and beyond.
Join the Movement: Ways to Make an Impact
One-Time Donation
Fuel critical programs and immediate needs.
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining partner in LA’s most essential care.
Honor Someone
Celebrate a caregiver or loved one with a meaningful tribute.
Corporate Partnerships
Align your organization with a mission shaping the future of Los Angeles.
Legacy Giving
Build a lasting legacy of compassion and excellence.
Our Partners in Progress
We proudly collaborate with LA County, civic leaders, medical institutions, and community organizations committed to strengthening the health of Los Angeles.
