UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica

UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, is a hospital located within the city of Santa Monica, California. The hospital was founded in 1926, and is a member of the UCLA Health.[1][2] The hospital is also known internationally for operating its Rape Treatment Center, and the adjoining Stuart House for sexually abused children.[3]

UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
UCLA Health
Geography
LocationSanta Monica, California, US
Coordinates34.02754°N 118.48659°W / 34.02754; -118.48659
Organisation
Care systemPrivate, Medicaid, Medicare
TypeCommunity
Affiliated universityUniversity of California, Los Angeles
History
Opened1926
Links
Websitehttp://uclahealth.org/santamonica

History

The hospital was founded in 1926 by two doctors. In 1941 the hospital was acquired by the Lutheran Hospital Society of Southern California, who also owned California Hospital Medical Center.[4] In 1988, LHS merged with HealthWest, the parent company of Northridge Hospital, to form UniHealth.[5] In 1995, UCLA Medical Center bought Santa Monica Hospital from UniHealth.[6]

Orthopedic hospital

The orthopedic practice group at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, has been recognized as one of the best orthopedic hospitals in the United States. In 2011, the UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, opened a new facility next to the existing orthopedic hospital, on 15th Street and Wilshire Blvd.

Notable births

Notable deaths

See also
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
  • Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

References
  1. "About Us". UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. Archived from the original on May 22, 2010. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  2. "About UCLA Health System". UCLA. Archived from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  3. "Rape Treatment Center". UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
  4. "History". Santa Monica Replacement Hospital Project. Archived from the original on May 2, 2008.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
  5. "LHS, HealthWest Merge; Savings Expected From Staff Cuts". Los Angeles Times. June 4, 1988.
  6. "UCLA, Santa Monica Hospitals to Merge : Health care: Medical center will acquire the community facility for an undisclosed sum. The move echoes an industry trend". Los Angeles Times. July 21, 1995.
  7. "Clark Shaughnessy, "Father" of Modern T Formation, Dies Friday at 78 in California". Gettysburg Times. Associated Press. May 16, 1970. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  8. Pasles, Chris (October 22, 2002). "Obituaries – Mehli Mehta, 94; Youth Symphony Conductor". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
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