The hospital has its roots dating back to 1878 when the County of Los Angeles opened a 100-bed hospital on Mission Road. It affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC) Medical School in 1885. The current facility was opened in 2010 after the original building was deemed non-compliant with seismic safety codes following the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

LA General provides a full spectrum of emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services, including medical, surgical, emergency/trauma, obstetrical, gynecological, pediatric, and psychiatric services. It is one of the largest providers of healthcare in Los Angeles County and serves as a Level I trauma center

• Cardiology

• Gastroenterology

• Hematology/Oncology

• Nephrology

• Neurology

• Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

• Orthopedics

• Pulmonary

• Rheumatology

• Surgery

The quality of Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General) is reflected in various aspects, including patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience. 

OUR VISION
To lead the nation in building healthy communities.

OUR MISSION
Provide world-class care and education for all in our community.

• Leapfrog "A" Grade: For patient safety 
• DAISY Nurse Leader Award: Honoring Lea Salinas, Nurse Manager – 4A ICU 
• DAISY Foundation Partnership: LA General has partnered with the DAISY Foundation to honor extraordinary nurses 
• American Cancer Society Harold P. Freeman Award (2013): For achievements in reducing cancer disparities among underserved populations 
• WE CARE Awards: LA General recognizes its staff with WE CARE awards