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About Us

We believe all Los Angelenos deserve exceptional care.

Our Mission

Our Mission

To provide world-class care and education for all in the community.

Our Vision

Our Vision

To lead the nation in building healthy communities.

Our Values

Our Values

Teamwork, Accountability, Trust, and Compassion.

Who We Are

Who We Are

LA General Medical Center Foundation supports one of the largest, busiest, and most respected public hospitals in the world. For over 150 years, LA General has delivered exceptional care to every corner of Los Angeles while training clinicians shaping healthcare around the globe.

We serve all communities, including those facing the steepest barriers to quality care — uninsured families, undocumented residents, people experiencing homelessness, patients in the county jail system, and many more.

For many Angelenos, LA General is their safe haven where world-class care is truly within reach.

Our Legacy: A Timeline of Leadership

A Hospital for All Angelenos

We provide care without barriers or discrimination — a commitment that has defined LA General for over 150 years.

1878

Los Angeles County opens its first public hospital, dedicated to caring for vulnerable residents and preventing the spread of infectious disease.

1930

Hollywood icon Mary Pickford lays the cornerstone of the new State Street hospital — soon to become a national symbol of modern public medicine and committed to care without cost for all Los Angeles residents.

1968

The hospital is renamed LAC+USC Medical Center, reflecting its academic partnership and expanding teaching mission.

1994

The Northridge earthquake prompts the development of a new, seismically advanced hospital.

2008

A state-of-the-art facility opens — enhancing safety, capacity, and innovation.

Today

Now known as Los Angeles General Medical Center, the hospital continues its 150-year mission of delivering world-class care to one of the most diverse populations anywhere in the world.

The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors and Board of Governors who are committed to ensuring that LA General and its dedicated provider team have what they need to save lives, deliver exceptional care, and train future healthcare leaders for LA and beyond.

A Collaborative Ecosystem of Care

LA General Medical Center sits at the heart of a broader ecosystem dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of Los Angeles. As part of this network, the LA General Medical Center Foundation works closely with The Wellness Center Los Angeles, an independent nonprofit located on campus that provides community health programs, social services, wellness resources, and community support for patients and families.

Together, we strengthen the continuum of care — from world-class medicine to whole-person support — for the communities we serve.