Women's Health Care Clinic

The Women's Health Care Clinic (WHCC) is a world-renowned clinical research and healthcare entity located at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. Affiliated with The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation, the clinic has been a major hub for women's health research since its founding in 1970. It is particularly recognized for its pioneering work in reproductive health, having served as a primary site for landmark clinical trials involving long-acting reversible contraceptives such as Depo-Provera and Norplant. Led by prominent researcher Dr. Anita L. Nelson, the clinic provides comprehensive gynecological and obstetric services while simultaneously conducting high-impact clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners. Its operations encompass a wide range of therapeutic areas, including contraception, menopause management, and the prevention of infectious diseases like HPV.