Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center
Located in the heart of Downtown LA, California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed nonprofit hospital that has been caring for Angelenos with compassion and excellence for more than 130 years.
We’re proud to be a trusted part of this community, offering a full range of comprehensive medical services — from cancer care, women’s health and orthopedics to advanced heart and vascular care. Our hospital features a Level II trauma center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and a state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Center.
Our Grand Tower includes an expanded emergency department and Family Birth Center, designed to make your experience more comfortable, convenient and patient-centered.
Services at this location
Diagnostic Imaging Center
Diagnostic Imaging Center Hours:
- Diagnostic Imaging Center Hours:
- Sun Closed
- Mon 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tue 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wed 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thu 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Fri 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sat Closed
Specialty Center
General Hours:
- General Hours:
- Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thu 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Patients and visitors
We’re here to make your visit as smooth, safe and comfortable as possible. Enjoy the convenience of on-site parking, language assistance and spiritual care, along with dining options and flexible visiting hours designed with you in mind.
Billing and insurance
We know every journey to health and wellness is different. Whether you need cost estimates, financial assistance, help paying bills or information about accepted insurance plans, we’re here to guide you and make the process simple and reassuring.
Frequently asked questions
Visitors are a valued part of our patients’ care team, and your safety is important to us. To support that connection, we welcome up to two visitors at a time for each patient 24 hours a day, with a few exceptions:
Adult inpatient: Two visitors in shared rooms. Limited hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.
ICU and outpatient surgery/GI lab: Two visitors at a time (coordinate with unit leader for more)
Emergency department: Two visitors at a time recommended. Hours vary based on patient safety and volume
NICU: Specific guidelines are in place to keep NICU babies safe, The NICU team will provide them to you
Visitors of all ages are allowed to stay overnight in private rooms when a sleeper chair is available, but minors must be accompanied by an adult (other than the patient) at all times. Please wash your hands often and avoid visiting if you’re sick. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, healing environment for all patients and families.
California Hospital Medical Center ensures that each member of our community receives quality and culturally-competent service. In addition, we will not restrict, limit or otherwise deny visitation privileges on the basis of:
Age
Class
Disability
Race, color or national origin
Religion
Sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity
Yes, we offer health and wellness programs in English and Spanish to support you and your family on your journey to better health. Topics include chronic conditions like heart disease, mental health and emotional well-being, nutrition, fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Our emotional wellbeing support group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 9–11 a.m. (Spanish only). For details or to register, email or (213) 742-5838.
Maternity tours are held Wednesdays in Spanish and Thursdays in English at 10 a.m. Tours last about an hour and include birthing areas. Call (213) 742-6083 to schedule.
Whether it’s your first or third baby, we can offer some extra support and assistance through our Welcome Baby Program. It is a free, voluntary home visiting program for all mothers who live within a 5-mile radius of California Hospital Medical Center and give birth at our facility. Some benefits include a:
Free postpartum hospital visit and assistance with breastfeeding
Home visit from a registered nurse a few days after your discharge from the hospital
Periodic appointments with your parent coach until your baby is 9 months old
Call (213) 742-6491 for more information.
Volunteers are an integral part of California Hospital, extending non-clinical care and compassion to all patients and visitors. Our volunteers include students, working adults and retirees.
Complete our online volunteer form to apply or call (213) 742-5707 or send us a message Monday through Friday between 9 a.m–5 p.m. Volunteers may work with clerical support services, the gift shop or information desks, as well as:
Clinical/nursing units
Administrative support
Patient/caregiver experience
Community health
Before your visit
Save time and stress on the day of your visit. For questions or to preregister, call our admitting team at (213) 742-5580.
Classes and events
Emotional well-being support group
Explore your inner-self and develop positive life-coping strategies with the support of your peers. Call (213) 743-7341 for details.
Mind Matters
Discover calming techniques for life's challenges in our engaging hour-long class, open to ages 12 and up. Call (213) 743-7341 to sign up.
Last Monday of every month | 12–1 p.m.
Violence Prevention Coalition
This coalition meets virtually once a month to discuss trends in community violence. Call (213) 748-2411, ext 26470, for details.
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