 July 2025
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We’re only halfway through 2025, and already this year has challenged us. The financial pressures facing LA County are real, especially with recently enacted cuts to Medicaid.
We’re doing everything in our power to protect access to healthcare. We’ve met with local leaders, spoken directly to Congress, and shared patient stories. LA Health Services is already working on efficiencies, so we can continue to provide the best health care possible to our patients.
LA Health Services has faced challenges before and persevered. More lie ahead, and I remain committed to transparency and honesty as we move forward.
To ensure we’re meeting the needs of our patients and community, we’ve launched a series of live town halls for staff across our entire health system, throughout Summer 2025. These conversations are a vital opportunity for us to communicate openly, listen to concerns, and work together to ensure we continue delivering the high-quality care our patients rely on—no matter the challenges we face.
As healthcare professionals, we carry both the honor and responsibility of standing alongside our patients in moments of uncertainty. Recent ICE activity has understandably caused distress among many of the people we serve. We want to acknowledge that fear, and reaffirm our unwavering commitment that everyone deserves safe, compassionate, and equitable care regardless of immigration status.
Our role as a healthcare system is to stay open and accessible. While we cannot control external circumstances, we can, and will, ensure our patients know they are supported. We are here with trusted care and safe options for visits.
Our patients deserve care they can count on. We’ll keep fighting to make sure they get it.
 Sharing patient stories with lawmakers
With Medicaid slashed, vital care will vanish for those who need it most. Our fight against cancer could face serious setbacks, and sudden tragedies—like Jared’s accident—may now lead to financial ruin instead of recovery.
We understand that recent immigration enforcement activity in the community has caused fear and anxiety for many of our patients, regardless of immigration status. We are offering safe and convenient ways for our patients to get medical care from home, including video visits, phone consultations, and messaging with their care team.
No matter their background or circumstances, we are here to support our patient's health with compassion, respect, and dignity—always.
One Voice Live Town Halls for Staff
Beginning in June and continuing throughout the summer, Dr. Christina Ghaly is meeting with staff across the Health Services’ system to discuss LA County budget challenges, impending Medicaid cuts, and what it all means for our patients and workforce.
These open conversations are a crucial way for us to hear directly from our teams, address concerns, and strengthen our commitment to delivering the exceptional care our patients deserve—every day.
Do you know about our MAMA’s Neighborhood program?
MAMA's Neighborhood provides FREE, quality healthcare and support for our pregnant and birthing patients and their families. We believe that extra support and care can make a huge difference in helping to deliver a healthy baby and building a strong start for the entire family.
Patients are eligible to join MAMA’s Neighborhood when they are enrolled in prenatal care with LA Health Services.
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Pregnancy, childbirth education, and baby care
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Stress reduction and emotional support
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Breastfeeding education and support
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WIC and other food services
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Housing assistance
 LA General Earns Third Consecutive ‘A’
LA General has earned its third consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group—affirming our role as a national leader in hospital safety, quality, and equity. This achievement reflects our strong culture of accountability, daily safety huddles, and frontline-led improvements in care outcomes.
Community Health Stations Now Available
The Department of Public Health has launched Community Health Stations to provide residents with free lifesaving overdose prevention and public health supplies. The self-serve vending machines will provide underserved communities across LA County with easy access to resources like naloxone, fentanyl test strips, condoms, and COVID-19 antigen tests.
There are 51 kiosks around LA County, including at Health Services clinics, hospitals, and community providers. To find the nearest station, use the interactive map locator.
Community Campaign Combats Overdoses Through Compassion and Public Health
LA County is making real progress in reversing the overdose crisis, with over 35,000 lives saved in the past three years thanks to investments in harm reduction and public health. Driving this shift is a campaign, By LA for LA, which is fighting stigma and connecting people to care.
In May, By LA for LA marked a milestone when it launched its public website and hosted a press event at the Association of Health Care Journalists conference. At the event, LA County shared powerful stories and polling data with reporters demonstrating the tangible impact of harm reduction.
 Earth Week Recognized Across LA Health Services
In April, hundreds of patients and staff from across Heatlh Services participated in the first coordinated and system-wide Earth Day events to draw connections between health and the environment. Activities and events for patients, community, and workforce organized by staff at different facilities reflected the theme, ‘Good for You, Good for Patients, Good for our Planet.’
“You bet the levels of asthma in some of our communities have a direct relationship with the amount of dust, toxins, and smoke in our environment. The environment is absolutely impacting the health of our patients,” said Batstone Raja, Occupational Therapist and Co-lead of LA General’s Sustainability and Environmental Health Committee.
Workforce members attended the organization-wide general session during which LA Health Services Director Dr. Christina Ghaly, and Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (EDIA) Danielle Gautt discussed connection between health and our environment. Additionally, our facilities hosted a rich series of activities that invited patients, communities, and workforce members to get more involved in efforts to enhance health by protecting our environment.
 Roll Around the Ranch Unites Community Through Health, Inspiration, and Inclusion
In May, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (Rancho Los Amigos) hosted its annual Roll Around the Ranch, a joyful day of races, community, and resilience. Participants of all abilities took part in 5K, 1K, and kids’ runs—cheered on as they crossed the finish line, some with canes or in wheelchairs. This event continues to grow each year, proving how much can be accomplished when a community comes together to support health, inclusivity, and one another.
 Teaching Hands-Only CPR
In June, Los Angeles County EMS Agency and LA General Medical Center proudly participated in sidewalk CPR events, joining a countywide effort to teach life-saving hands-only CPR to the public. The events empowered participants with the skills to act quickly during cardiac emergencies—hands-only CPR can double or triple a person's chance of survival. Every second counts and thanks to these trainings, more Angelinos are now prepared to help save a life.
 Celebrating Pride Month
LA Health Services proudly celebrated Pride Month with activities that uplifted love, identity, and inclusion. Festivities included music, performances, and opportunities for community engagement. Staff also joined in regional celebrations, like the LA Pride Parade, standing together in support of LGBTQ+ visibility.
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