November 15, 2024
California Hospital rated five stars for its clinical excellence
LOS ANGELES (November 15, 2024) – California Hospital Medical Center announced it has achieved accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
California Hospital has been rated five stars for treatment of:
- Heart failure for 13 years in a row
- Sepsis for six years in a row, and
- Diabetic emergencies.
A five-star rating indicates that the hospital’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected when treating the condition or performing the procedure being evaluated.
“We’re honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s highest-ranking hospitals for our cardiac and critical care specialties by Healthgrades,” said Dr. Debi Siljander, CHMC's Chief Medical Officer.
View the hospital's rankings, awards and recogntion here.
With your support, California Hospital is able to provide high quality health care to all.
For more information about California Hospital Medical Center and its services, please visit dignityhealth.org/californiahospital.
About California Hospital Medical Center Foundation
California Hospital Medical Center Foundation was founded in 1985 to raise philanthropic support for building projects, equipment, patient care services and community outreach for Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center. The generosity and vision of our donors generate the resources to provide the highest quality medical care to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The foundation has dedicated staff and is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees a comprehensive fund development program incorporating special events, private foundation and corporate grants, individual giving and government support— raising more than $25 million per year. Learn more at SupportCaliforniaHospital.org.
About Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center
Founded in 1887, Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit dignityhealth.org/californiahospital for more information.
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