LAC+USC is now Los Angeles General Medical
Center! New name. New look. Always World-Class Care. Jorge Orozco is Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mr. Ms.
Orozco formerly served as Chief Executive Officer of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, a world-renown facility for the
treatment of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He completed a Master’s of Science in Healthcare Management from California State University at Los Angeles. Brad Spellberg, MD, is Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Medical Director of Biosciences for LA County Professor of Clinical Medicine and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Keck School of Medicine at USC Dr. Spellberg has extensive administrative, patient care, and teaching activities. He received his BA in Molecular Cell Biology-Immunology from UC Berkeley, attended medical school at UCLA, and completed his Residency in Internal Medicine and subspecialty fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Isabel Milan, RN, is Chief Nursing Officer
Providing leadership and management for hospital clinical operations. Milan also serves on the L.A. County College of Nursing and Allied
Health Board of Trustees. She earned her BSN from California State
University, Los Angeles, and MBA from the University of Phoenix, Los Angeles. Nancy Blake, PhD, RN, is Chief Nursing Officer
Previously the CNO at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and director of critical care services at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) for over 25 years. She is a national speaker on pediatric disaster preparedness, staffing and healthy work environments. Nancy received her BSN from Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles, her MN from UCLA in Nursing Administration and most recently received her PhD in nursing at UCLA.
03/13/2026
Step inside history. ✨ The Old General Hospital, now Los Angeles General Medical Center, is a stunning Art Deco gem. From 1932 stone carvings to ceiling murals that tell the story of healing, every detail was crafted to inspire hope. 🏛️💫
Above the doors:
“Erected by the citizens of the County of Los Angeles to provide hospital care for the acutely ill and suffering… that no citizen… shall be deprived of health or life for lack of care and service.”
03/12/2026
✨ Celebrating our May 2025 DAISY Nurse Honoree! ✨
Join us in a huge round of applause for Katrina Ortiz, RN, from our C7B Med/Surg Ward! 🌼
Katrina was nominated by a patient who shared a deeply moving story of the comfort she provided during a difficult and isolating night following chemotherapy. From the very first “hello,” Katrina’s genuine human connection turned an emotional moment into one of healing and reassurance.
Since starting her career at LA General during the pandemic, Katrina has grown into an incredible leader and a trusted Night Shift Charge Nurse. Her colleagues know her as the ultimate teammate who constantly lifts the unit culture, while her patients know her for the kindness that stays with them long after their stay.
Katrina, thank you for the heart you put into your work and for the incredible example you set for us all. We are so proud to have you on the team!
03/11/2026
Exciting news! LA General Medical Center has been named a Top Hospital in Colon Surgery by Castle Connolly for 2026. Out of over 6,000 hospitals nationwide, our surgical teams stand out for delivering exceptional care, outstanding outcomes, and patient safety you can trust.
03/10/2026
🩸 Be a lifesaver! Donate blood this Thursday, March 12 (10 AM–4 PM) at LA General and walk away with a limited edition duffel bag 🎒
📍 Walk-ins welcome
Schedule at sandiegobloodbank.org/donate
03/06/2026
🐾 Our staff deserves the best — and sometimes, the best comes with four legs and a wagging tail. 🐶
LA General hosted a Pet Therapy Wellness Event, giving our incredible team a chance to pause, breathe, and enjoy some well-deserved puppy love. Because caring for others starts with caring for yourself. 💙
03/05/2026
⭐ April 2025 Shining Star: Shirley Perez, LVN! 💙
Shirley’s warmth on A5D Medical/Surgical, especially with our Breast Oncology patients, has earned glowing praise: “kind, patient, and fast,” “truly listens,” and “always kept me calm.” One family said, “My mom is very happy with the care you gave her. Thank you and God bless.”
03/04/2026
🏥 Exciting news! LA General CMO Dr. Brad Spellberg has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 252 CMOs to Know in 2026 — a national honor recognizing leaders driving quality and safety in healthcare.
This achievement highlights the dedication of our doctors, nurses, residents, and staff who deliver exceptional care every day. Congratulations, Dr. Spellberg!
02/25/2026
Same mission, different era. 🎞️
For this , we’re looking back at physical therapy/rehab sessions at the Old General. It’s amazing to see how much medical equipment has evolved, but that face-to-face patient dedication is a tradition we carry forward every single day.
Proud of our roots. Excited for our future. 🏥💪
02/24/2026
Join us at LA General Medical Center for our upcoming blood drive. All donors receive a complimentary box of Thin Mints® while supplies last!
When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Bloodmobile in the Center Courtyard
Action: Walk-ins welcome or scan the QR code to schedule!
Don’t forget your Photo ID and stay hydrated. See you there!
02/23/2026
FREE Food Distribution - CARES and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank are hosting a walk-up food distribution event at LA General Medical Center.
📅 Date: Friday,February 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00am - 11:00am (while supplies last)
📍 Location: LA General Medical Center, 1200 N State St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Open to all families. Fresh fruits, vegetables, canned goods, rice, pasta, and other perishable items will be available.
No appointment necessary.
02/19/2026
🏆 Dream Team Award: August 2025 🏆
Huge congratulations to Unit 6B! When a float nurse joins a new unit, a warm welcome makes all the difference. Unit 6B didn’t just provide clinical excellence—they showed what true compassion and teamwork look like. 🤝✨
From supporting their peers to ensuring every patient received personalized care, this unit exemplifies the heart of LA General. We are so proud of the culture of excellence you’ve built! 🏥💙
02/18/2026
A classic look for . 📸 From the starched caps to the handwritten charts, we’re proud of our deep roots at Old General Hospital.
While the tools of medicine have changed, our mission remains the same: to provide world-class care and education for every member of our community. 🏥
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Founded in 1878, Los Angeles County + University of Southern California (LAC+USC) Medical center is one of the nation’s largest academic medical training institutions. For more than a century, the medical center has enjoyed a successful partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) School of Medicine, serving the Southern California Region.
The Los Angeles County General Hospital and the University of Southern California Medical School were first affiliated in 1885, five years after USC was founded. It was originally established as a 100-bed hospital with 47 patients and has trained thousands of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
The Medical Centers history began as families from the East Coast and Midwest came to Southern California, and the population surged. New communities of immigrantsformed outside the city limits of Los Angeles and high rates of infant mortality and infectious disease were reported in the media. The growing rates of infectious diseases contributed to Los Angeles County’s decision to build a new facility in the 1920s. The Los Angeles County General Hospital opened in December 1933. Its size was 1 million square feet, and its cost was $12 million. Its art-deco construction earned it the nickname the Great Stone Mother and had 1359 licensed beds. Infectious diseasesinfluenced the design of the new facility, with its verticalstacks of wards separated by stairwells and elevators to reduce the flow of patients, visitors, and staff, and the spread of infectious agents. As infectious diseases subsided, the hospital was converted to provide general acute care and specialty care.
In 1942, the capacity of the county hospital was expanded to nearly 3800 beds to accommodate injured military personnel returning from World War II. Postwar population growth in Los Angeles County and suburbanization had a profound impact on Los Angeles and its health care system. These communities were thriving, with industries, jobs, and neighborhoods with single-family dwellings. During the postwar population surge of the 1950s, industries, jobs, and money followed the mostly White families to the growing suburban communities. The 2051 MARENGO STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS previously prospering central and east Los Angeles communities became home to a growing number of low-income families who were predominantly black and latino. By the 1960s, the hospital had become a medical complex that included the General Hospital, the Pediatric Pavilion, the Psychiatric Hospital, and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. It was renamed the Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center in 1978.
A new, 600-bed hospital opened in 2008 to replace the historic hospital building that was damaged in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Following the earthquake, California mandated that construction projects provide greater structural tolerance to seismic events. The new hospital is designed with seismic buffers in the foundations, allowing the building to sway considerably without damage in the event of an earthquake. The state-of-the-art replacement hospital was designed, permitted, and built over a 10-year period between 1998 and 2008.
The $1 billion hospital consists of three linked buildings: a Clinic Tower, a Diagnostic & Treatment Tower, and an Inpatient Tower.
Clinic Tower. A seven-story structure comprising approximately 334,000 square feet, the Clinic Tower houses specialty clinics such as radiation oncology, psychiatric services, pediatrics, otolaryngology/audio/speech, women’s services, dental services, orthopedics, medical/surgical, neurodiagnostic, and ophthalmology. The tower also contains registration, billing, outpatient pharmacy, clinical social work, customer service center, and information systems.
Diagnostic & Treatment Building. Home to the Department of Emergency Medicine, which consolidates six emergency departments from the old facility, the Diagnostic & Treatment Building houses a vastly upgraded Radiology Department and 25 integrated operating rooms. Inpatient Tower. The eight-story Inpatient Tower includes surgical intensive care and acute care, burn intensive care and acute care, pediatric intensive care and acute care, neonatal intensive care, obstetrics, the jail unit, and behavioral medicine acute care. This tower also houses dietary, hospital administration, childcare, admitting, pastoral services, and the conference center.
Inpatient Tower. The eight-story Inpatient Tower includes surgical intensive care and acute care, burn intensive care and acute care, pediatric intensive care and acute care, neonatal intensive care, obstetrics, the jail unit, and behavioral medicine acute care. This tower also houses dietary, hospital administration, childcare, admitting, pastoral services, and the conference center.
2008 LAC+USC Medical Center VS. 1932 Historic General Hospital
Total size: 1.5 million square feet 2 million square feet
Licensed beds: 600 1359
ICU beds: 130 80
ED beds: 109 (22 observation beds) 85 (9 observation beds)
