Primary Stroke Center with
Renowned Neurosurgical Teams
Award-Winning Cardiac
Treatment with Compassionate Care
Award-Winning Cardiac Treatment with Compassionate Care
Certified Baby-Friendly, ensuring moms and their babies receive optimal care
Changing Lives through Hearts and Minds – Together
Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us
Behavioral Health
Our program offers hope for healing and a personalized path to recovery
Timely, personalized treatment
Receive exceptional care and treatment for virtually any medical condition.
The caring comes first
Choose from our network of highly skilled doctors and providers.
Always here for you
Our team of experts delivers life-saving care for the best possible outcomes.
Convenient and affordable
Ensuring that you & your family receive expert care while welcoming a new baby.
Timely, personalized treatment
Receive exceptional care and treatment for virtually any medical condition.
The caring comes first
Choose from our network of highly skilled doctors and providers.
Always here for you
Our team of experts delivers life-saving care for the best possible outcomes.
Convenient and affordable
Ensuring that you & your family receive expert care while welcoming a new baby.
77 years of care
Founded in 1945, we are a valued and trusted community resource. It is an honor to care for you.
Welcome to St. Francis Medical Center
Founded in 1945, St. Francis Medical Center is a valued and trusted community resource for the residents of Southeast Los Angeles.
St. Francis Medical Center is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including cardiovascular, surgical, orthopedics, and community outreach programs. We are an approved Primary Stroke Care Center and STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and are the only trauma center in our service area. Our certified Baby-Friendly® Family Life Center delivers more than 3,000 babies a year, is home to a Level III NICU, and provides expert prenatal, childbirth and postpartum care.
Featured Services
Emergency and Trauma
Heart Care
Orthopedics and Joint Care
Maternity Care
Behavioral Health
Surgical Expertise
Awards and Accreditations
St. Francis Medical Center Honored for Extraordinary Service on One Year Anniversary with Prime Healthcare
St. Francis Medical Center provided more than 1,500 eligible Lynwood community members with their COVID-19 vaccination.
Primary Stroke Center by Joint Commission; Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award from American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
News
Red Beanies Resonate Message of Heart Health
In recognition of Heart Health Month, babies born in our Family Life Center throughout February will receive a red crocheted beanie. The handmade hats were donated by community member Caroline Lemucchi and a group of talented volunteers. They join with St. Francis to...
Training the Next Generation of Spiritual Leaders
Training the Next Generation of Spiritual Leaders Throughout our 77-year legacy in the community, meeting a patient’s spiritual needs has been a defining aspect of our care. In a special segment by Spectrum News, our tradition of treating the whole person – body,...
A Baby Girl and a Gift of Gratitude
In 2017, baby girl Ihuoma, also known as Olive, was born to Ogbonne and Christopher in our Family Life Center. Mom and Dad were overjoyed. Olive was beautiful, much-anticipated, and immediately loved. However, Christopher and Ogbonne were also worried. Little Olive...
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