To address the need for more hospital beds in the County, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to send a five-signature letter to the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor’s Office supporting expansion of health services and beds at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
“Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation with more than 10.2 million residents. However, since 2003 ten hospitals have closed and 1,462 patients beds have been lost in Los Angeles County,’’ said Supervisor Antonovich. “It is essential that we support the expansion of beds and health services at Providence Holy Cross to meet the needs of the community.’
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, a 254-bed, not-for-profit facility, offers a full continuum of health services, from outpatient to inpatient to home health care. The medical center operates one of the only round-the-clock trauma centers in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. The closure of hospitals and trauma centers has severely impacted Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.