MLK Community Healthcare

11/20/2025

MLK Community Hospital has earned another Grade A for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group—our fifth consecutive A, earning us national recognition as a Straight A Hospital.

This distinction places us among an elite group of hospitals nationwide recognized for their consistent, long-term commitment to protecting patients from medical errors, accidents, and infections.

Big thanks to our VP of Quality, Edna De Leon, for driving our culture of continuous improvement and to our incredible team for ensuring that every patient receives safe, high-quality care.

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11/19/2025

MLKCH was recently featured in The New York Times as a leading voice in the national conversation about Medicaid funding. The article shines a light on the vital role we play in South LA — and what’s at stake as proposed federal cuts threaten safety-net hospitals like ours.

While the story makes clear the challenges ahead, it also reinforces why our work matters: because without hospitals like MLKCH, entire communities lose access to lifesaving care.

We’re grateful to the journalists who are sharing these important stories and to our team who continue to deliver compassionate, high-quality care no matter what’s happening in politics. At MLKCH, we remain committed to one simple truth: everyone deserves exceptional care, no matter their income or ZIP code.

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Republicans created a special $50 billion fund to help rural hospitals stay afloat, but the biggest impacts may be in cities.

11/17/2025

Detecting prediabetes and diabetes is easy with a simple blood test that measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. The test only takes about as long as it takes to watch this video!

Learn more: mlkch.org/diabetes-care

11/13/2025

At our Inside-Outside Mask Art Therapy workshop, staff tapped into their creative side while taking time to pause and recharge. 🎨🎭

Art therapy is a nonverbal way to express feelings that may be difficult to put into words. For this workshop, participants created two-sided masks to reflect how they feel inside and what they show outside.

Thank you to the Employee Wellbeing team for hosting this event!

11/11/2025

Things got pretty Spooktacular at MLKCH this Halloween! Swipe to see more...if you dare! 🕷️ 💀🎃

11/10/2025

Being prediabetic doesn’t mean you will definitely get diabetes, but making changes to your diet and lifestyle is crucial. Without these changes, developing diabetes—which has no cure—becomes more likely.

Learn more about prediabetes, diabetes, and what you can do to stay healthy by downloading our our free Diabetes Patient Education Guide: mlkch.org/diabetes-care

11/07/2025

Our annual Día de los Residentes event is an MLKCH twist on tradition, honoring the team carrying forward the spirit of compassionate care in South LA.

Our Internal Medicine residents enjoyed a well-deserved afternoon of food, fun and camaraderie.

Big thanks to the GME team for planning the event and to our Food & Nutrition team for the amazing spread!

11/05/2025

We’re proud to share that 46 MLKCH supervisors have completed our Frontline Leadership Training, an intensive program designed to strengthen communication, teamwork, and compassionate leadership.

With the theme “Leading with Compassion, Inspiring Excellence,” these leaders are ready to drive positive change and lead with confidence across our organization.

11/03/2025

Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal—but not high enough to be diabetes yet.

Think of it as your body sending you a warning. Swipe to learn some of the most common signs of this condition.

Want to learn more about diabetes, and how to stay healthy? Download our free Diabetes Patient Education Guide here: mlkch.org/diabetes-care

10/30/2025

Congratulations to Shawn Smith-Thomas, Daisy Corral, and Anthony Suazo-Gregorio, who were nominated for Healthcare Security Officer of the Year by the International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS)!

These officers were selected by our Director of Public Safety, Trenton Jackson, for going above and beyond to keep our hospital a safe and welcoming place.

We’re proud of Shawn, Daisy, Anthony, and the entire MLKCH Security Team for their professionalism, compassion, and daily commitment to protecting our community.

10/28/2025

Quality care doesn’t have to wait for an office visit.

With Telehealth at MLKCH, you can meet with a trusted provider by phone, tablet, or computer. It’s fast, private, and simple to use.

✅ Available 24/7 through Teladoc Health
✅ Covered by many health plans (including LA Care and HealthNet)
✅ Great for mild symptoms like colds, allergies, rashes, or ear infections

Learn more at mlkch.org/telehealth-services

10/23/2025

Our Know Your Basics team will be at several locations across South LA this weekend offering free blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI checks.

It’s a quick, easy way to learn how your heart and body are doing!

➡️ African American Men Wellness Walk
Saturday, October 25
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Magic Johnson Rec Area | 905 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90059

➡️ West Angeles Annual Health Fair
Saturday, October 25
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Consolidated Board of Realtists | 3725 Don Felipe Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008

➡️ Soul Country Music Festival
Sunday, October 26
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Autry Museum | 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Learn more about Know Your Basics by visiting mlkch.org/know-your-basics