UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica

UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
UCLA Health System
Geography
Location Santa Monica, California, United States
Organization
Care system Private, Medicaid, Medicare
Hospital type Community
Affiliated university University of California, Los Angeles
History
Founded 1926
Links
Website http://uclahealth.org/santamonica
Lists Hospitals in California

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

History

Santa Monica 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]

Orthopaedic 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. The new state-of-the-art building will host the UCLA Orthopedic Institute, among other clinical facilities.

Notable births

Notable deaths

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