Mission and Vision
Our Purpose
Delivering world-class care and education for every person, without exception.
Our Vision
Championing world-class medicine in Los Angeles and advancing equitable, community-centered care.
Our Values
Upholding the highest standards through excellence, equity, compassion, and courage in every interaction.
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.
Global Leadership in Training & Trauma Care
As a top-tier Level 1 Trauma Center, LA General treats more than 45,000 emergency and trauma cases each year.
We train the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, 900+ resident physicians, and students across nearly every specialty.
Our trauma and training programs are recognized around the world for their impact and leadership.
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.
Board Members
The Board of Directors provides fiduciary oversight and strategic governance for the LA General Medical Foundation, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission, legal responsibilities, and long-term sustainability.
Allen Miller
Board Chair
Principal and CEO,
COPE Health Solutions
Dr. Tony Kuo
Board Co-Chair
Director, Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Kathleen Salazar, MBA
Treasurer
Retired, UniHealth Foundation
Teresa Nuno
Secretary
Retired, First 5 LA
Rosa Soto
Executive Director
Heather Hays
Associate Director
Karla Gonzalez
MD, MPH, Medical Director
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.