About Clinical Care
California’s hospitals are dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered health care. This wouldn’t be possible without the clinical services hospitals provide, which include emergency care, surgery, X-ray/radiology, laboratory services, and behavioral health care. The care that hospitals provide is shaped by their communities’ needs.
Specialized Heart Procedure Gives Judi Hope for the Future
Judi learned during a routine cardiology visit that she needed complex, open-heart surgery. At Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, she received the care she needed to get back to her everyday activities.
Thanks to Outstanding Care from CHLA, Julie Rose Is Defying the Odds
Julie was born with Pierre Robin sequence, but thanks to consistent care at CHLA’s Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit, she has defied expected limitations and enjoys many hobbies.
Parents Get Second Chance at Life Thanks to City of Hope
When Arash and his wife Stephanie were diagnosed with cancer, City of Hope gave them the support and care they needed to survive, change their lifestyle, and live more authentically.
Issue Brief: Protecting Maternity Services in California
Current California standards require health plans to ensure that their enrollees have timely access to medical care — such as being within 15 miles or a 30-minute drive from a hospital. Unfortunately, many people covered by Medi-Cal still face significant hurdles to access care.
Key Messages: Protecting Maternity Services in California
Approximately 3 million Californians live in areas with either no labor and delivery (L&D) hospital units or units vulnerable to closing. When an L&D hospital unit closes, moms and babies experience worse health outcomes.
Infographic: Protecting California’s Maternity Care
Maternity Care in California: An Environmental Scan
Diagnosed with Peritoneal Cancer, Kristy Regains Normalcy
After being diagnosed with peritoneal cancer, Kristy underwent a specialized surgical procedure at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital that helped her regain normalcy. Today, she cherishes time with family and friends and is grateful for the care she received at Cottage.
Patient Overcomes Painful Vascular Condition with Life-Changing Treatment
When JanMichael learned she had chronic venous insufficiency at 74, she turned to Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center for help. There, Dr. Wick’s recommendation for a radiofrequency vascular ablation gave JanMichael the gift of being free from chronic pain.
It’s All About the ‘We’ During National Hospital Week
The theme of the American Hospital Association’s National Hospital Week celebration this year is deceptively simple: “We Are Healthcare.”