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.
10/15/2025
Happy Physical Therapy Month!
Shoutout to our incredible PT team at LA General Medical Center! From orthopedic and neuro care to pelvic floor, lymphedema, and pulmonary rehab, they help patients regain strength and independence every day.
Our 12 outpatient therapists manage 800–900 referrals a month and even bring their expertise to the community with safe, educational exercise classes at The Wellness Center.
Thank you for helping patients move, heal, and thrive! 🙌
10/15/2025
CARES Mobile Food Pantry is coming! Get 25–40 lbs of free food (produce, canned goods) Fri, Oct 17. Community: 9-11 AM. Employees: 10:30-11 AM. Where: Outpatient Dept (Bldg B), 2nd fl. Bring a cart/bags!
10/15/2025
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Rosa, a first-generation Mexican American born and raised in Los Angeles. With 19 years of dedicated service in the DHS system, including 16 years in the SICU at LA General Medical Center, Rosa now serves as a nurse consultant in the Department of Infection Prevention. She is completing her final class toward a master’s degree in nursing education and is passionate about patient advocacy, focusing on reducing and preventing hospital-acquired infections. Rosa aims to further her expertise by obtaining her CIC (Certified in Infection Control) certification, continuing her commitment to advancing patient care and safety.
10/14/2025
Bridging the Digital Divide at LA General Medical Center 💻
Through a partnership with the County Internal Services Department (ISD) and Delete The Divide, LA General is helping patients stay connected to their care. Over the past three months, we’ve distributed 130+ laptops, giving patients the tools to:
Access medical records, test results, and prescriptions
Participate in virtual visits and communicate with providers
Manage appointments and take an active role in their health
Providing technology access is key to equitable, patient-centered care and improving health outcomes for our most vulnerable communities.
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
This Hispanic Heritage Month, LA General Medical Center recognizes Diana L. Yepez, Cardiothoracic Clerk, for her dedication, teamwork, and focus. Diana is known for her reliability and commitment to supporting her team and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Her strong work ethic and positive attitude make her an essential part of the LA General family.
10/12/2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Father Chris Ponnet, our Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Care. Through his leadership of Spiritual Care and the St. Camillus Center, he brought comfort, hope, and dignity to patients, staff, and the community. Father Chris organized daily donations for our most vulnerable, led the annual Blanket and Gift Drive and the Acts of Kindness Quilt Donation, and presided over the Ceremony for the Unclaimed Dead—ensuring that every life in our care was honored. His commitment to compassion and service will continue to guide and inspire all of us at LA General. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.
10/11/2025
This Hispanic Heritage Month, LA General Medical Center celebrates Patricia Carrera, an Intermediate Clerk who has proudly served the County for 25 years. Originally from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, Patricia brings dedication and heart to her work every day. She enjoys Dia de los Mu***os, spending time with her family and friends, reading, knitting, and caring for her dogs. Her commitment to our team and community makes her an invaluable part of LA General.
10/10/2025
Breaking ground for a healthier future!
LA General Medical Center joined community partners to celebrate the start of construction for the Century + Restorative Care Village in Lincoln Heights. This project marks an exciting step forward in expanding supportive housing and wellness services—creating new opportunities for health, healing, and hope in our community.
10/10/2025
This Hispanic Heritage Month, LA General Medical Center celebrates Massiel Delgado, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist II, and leader in lymphedema and oncology physical therapy. As part of the 2019 inaugural class of board-certified clinical specialists in Oncologic Physical Therapy—and one of the few Latinas in the field—Massiel is a trailblazer dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. She has completed more than 75 5K runs over the past decade, often alongside her family, and proudly holds the distinction of being the first in her family to earn a doctorate degree. Outside of work, she’s learning to bake traditional Mexican sweet bread—her first batch of conchas was a success! We’re proud to have Massiel on our team and grateful for her commitment to improving the lives of our patients.
10/09/2025
Los Angeles General Medical Center nursing staff have achieved our first ANCC Magnet Designation! This milestone reflects your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to delivering world-class care every day.
A special thanks to Nancy Blake for supporting and empowering the team through this journey. Walking the stage at the Magnet Conference was unforgettable—and it’s all thanks to you all! 💙
10/09/2025
This Hispanic Heritage Month, LA General Medical Center recognizes Doreen Rivera, Nurse Manager and Leadership Development Faculty member. Doreen leads multiple councils, facilitates the Patient Experience Council, trains ED nursing staff on ultrasound-guided IVs, and supports chaplain orientation and nursing retention. She advocates for staff safety and violence prevention while working closely with security and administrative leadership. Proud of her Puerto Rican heritage, Doreen celebrates the island’s rich culture—including its tropical rainforest, piña coladas, and Taino heritage—and is excited to see Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl 2026!
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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)
