St. Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is a 384-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center located in Lynwood, California. As a major healthcare hub for the Southeast Los Angeles community, it provides a comprehensive range of medical services including cardiology, oncology, and neonatal intensive care. The facility is currently owned and operated by Prime Healthcare Services, which acquired the hospital in 2020 following the bankruptcy of Verity Health System. St. Francis is recognized for its high-volume emergency department, which ranks among the busiest in Los Angeles County. In addition to clinical care, the center serves as a teaching hospital and participates in various clinical research initiatives. Its mission focuses on providing high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse and often underserved patient population.