UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center explained

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Org/Group:UCLA Health
Region:Santa Monica
State:California
Country:US
Healthcare:Private, Medicaid, Medicare
Type:Community
Affiliation:University of California, Los Angeles
Beds:281
Founded:1926

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is a Teaching hospital located within the city of Santa Monica, California. The hospital was founded in 1926, and is a member of the UCLA Health.[1] [2] The hospital is also known internationally for operating its Rape Treatment Center and the adjoining Stuart House for sexually abused children.[3]

History

The hospital was founded in 1926 by two doctors. In 1941, the hospital was acquired by the Lutheran Hospital Society of Southern California, who also owned California Hospital Medical Center.[4]

In 1986, the $36 million six-story Merle Norman Pavilion addition was constructed, which held 107 beds and two thirds of them being private rooms.[5] In 1988, LHS merged with HealthWest, the parent company of Northridge Hospital, to form UniHealth.[6]

In 1995, UCLA Medical Center bought Santa Monica Hospital from UniHealth.[7]

In 2007, the 16,000 square foot Nethercutt Emergency Center was opened and contains 22 beds, named after J.B. Nethercutt.[8]

In 2012, the hospital replacement project was finished which started in 2000 the new replacement wings opened. The tower built in 1967 was torn down and made room for a new courtyard. The north wing and central wing make up of the old tower and the only original building existing is the Merle Norman pavilion which is still in use today.

Orthopedic hospital

The orthopedic practice group at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, has been recognized as one of the best orthopedic hospitals in the United States. In 2011, the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, opened a new facility next to the existing orthopedic hospital, on 15th Street and Wilshire Blvd.

Notable births

Notable deaths

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Us . UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica . April 30, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100522220346/http://www.uclahealth.org/body_sanmon.cfm?id=385 . May 22, 2010 .
  2. Web site: About UCLA Health System . UCLA . April 30, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100331193914/http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=41 . March 31, 2010 .
  3. Web site: Rape Treatment Center. UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. April 30, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100406082437/http://www.911rape.org/. April 6, 2010.
  4. Web site: History. Santa Monica Replacement Hospital Project. 2008-05-02. unfit. https://web.archive.org/web/20080502144444/http://www.ucmt.org:80/santamonica/html/about/history.shtml.
  5. Web site: Nethercutt Emergency Center UCLA Health. 2020-07-28. www.uclahealth.org.
  6. Web site: June 4, 1988. LHS, HealthWest Merge; Savings Expected From Staff Cuts. Los Angeles Times.
  7. Web site: UCLA, Santa Monica Hospitals to Merge : Health care: Medical center will acquire the community facility for an undisclosed sum. The move echoes an industry trend.. July 21, 1995. Los Angeles Times.
  8. Web site: Nethercutt Emergency Center UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica - YouTube. 2020-07-28. www.youtube.com.
  9. Web site: Love, Shirley Temple, Collector's Book: 4 Shirley Temple's Official Hospital Birth Certificate.
  10. Web site: Lee, Bruce (1940-1973) . 2024-07-26 . www.historylink.org.
  11. News: Obituaries – Mehli Mehta, 94; Youth Symphony Conductor . Chris Pasles --> . Chris . Pasles . October 22, 2002 . . 2011-09-06 .
  12. News: 1991-10-25. Clipped From The San Bernardino County Sun. 1. The San Bernardino County Sun. 2022-02-24.
  13. News: . Clark Shaughnessy, "Father" of Modern T Formation, Dies Friday at 78 in California . . May 16, 1970 . 2011-09-06.

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