Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # : Prime Healthcare | Hospital in Lynwood, CA ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [St. Francis Medical Center Earns Top Marks on Lown Institute Ranking](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-earns-top-marks-on-lown-institute-ranking/): St. Francis Medical Center has received an “A” Grade in four key metrics on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The high scores were received in Patient Safety, which was determined using established indicators provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Community... - [St. Francis Medical Center’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-centers-annual-volunteer-recognition-dinner/): Thanking Volunteers for Their Service and Commitment. St. Francis Medical Center recently held its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner to thank the students and community members who contribute their time and talent throughout the year to enhance our mission of care and delivery of healthcare... - [St. Francis Medical Center Restores Historic St. Francis of Assisi Mosaic](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-restores-historic-st-francis-of-assisi-mosaic/): Honoring the hospital’s roots and the community it serves. St. Francis Medical Center recently completed the restoration of an historic art piece that has been a hallmark of the hospital for more than 70 years– the mosaic of St. Francis of Assisi. The mosaic represents the medical center’s namesake... - [Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/stroke-recovery-navigating-life-and-finding-hope/): May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1 While recognizing these symptoms quickly can save lives, what often receives far less attention is what happens after a stroke occurs. Recovery can be complex and deeply personal, involving medical care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments. - [St. Francis Medical Center Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-earns-an-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group-2026/): Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an... - [St. Francis Medical Center’s Spring Health Fair Promotes Renewed Focus on Wellness and Prevention](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-centers-spring-health-fair-promotes-renewed-focus-on-wellness-and-prevention/): St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, hosted a community health fair on Friday, May 1, 2026. The fair featured free health screenings for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), height and weight and waist circumference. Additionally, hands-only CPR instruction, also known as sidewalk CPR... - [St. Francis Medical Center Hosts Community Health Fair – Springtime fair encourages renewed focus on wellness and prevention](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-hosts-community-health-fair-springtime-fair-encourages-renewed-focus-on-wellness-and-prevention/): St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is hosting a community health fair on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm near the main hospital entrance. The fair will feature free health screenings for blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), height and weight, and waist circumference... - [Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/understanding-the-connection-why-managing-stress-is-vital-for-your-health/): Did you know that stress-related issues account for over 30% of emergency 1 and mental health presentations among adolescents? - [Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/celebrating-patient-safety-awareness-week-2026/): How do hospitals turn safety standards into everyday practice? It requires a relentless commitment to specific clinical protocols, including: - [Twelve Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized on the Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals List](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/twelve-prime-healthcare-hospitals-recognized-on-the-forbes-inaugural-top-hospitals-list/): Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest physician-led health systems, is proud to announce that twelve of its hospitals have been named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. This recognition reflects the system’s national scale, clinical excellence, and longstanding commitment to... - [February Blood Drive Dedicated in Loving Memory of Little Amara](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/february-blood-drive-dedicated-in-loving-memory-of-little-amara/): St. Francis Medical Center partners with the Red Cross every quarter to coordinate a community blood drive. Our drives help to ensure that the community has an available supply of blood for accident and trauma victims, patients undergoing surgeries and cancer treatments, and individuals who are suffering... - [DAISY, BEE, and PETALS Awards – Distinguished honors for our outstanding team members](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/daisy-bee-and-petals-awards-distinguished-honors-for-our-outstanding-team-members/): Each quarter we are proud to announce our DAISY, BEE, and PETALS honorees. These awards, presented together, reflect our common goals and collaboration across nursing, support staff, and departments. Daisies cannot bloom without the pollination of bees, and every daisy consists of petals extending from... - [Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/your-heart-your-health-what-to-know-this-american-heart-month/): The heart is the central hub of your cardiovascular system. Its primary role is to ensure that oxygenated blood reaches your brain, muscles, and vital organs. Without a high-functioning heart, the rest of the body begins to suffer from a lack of resources. - [All Hands-on Deck: A Cath Lab Nurse’s Story of Purpose and Lifesaving Care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/all-hands-on-deck-a-cath-lab-nurses-story-of-purpose-and-lifesaving-care/): For Martha Salcedo Gonzalez, nursing has always been about momentum and heart. With more than 26 years as a nurse and nearly three decades working in healthcare, Martha’s career began early. She started as a certified nursing assistant and went on to become an OB technician in labor and delivery, a role she held for 14 years... - [St. Francis Medical Center Receives Silver Designation for Antimicrobial Stewardship Program from the California Department of Public Health](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-receives-silver-designation-for-antimicrobial-stewardship-program-from-the-california-department-of-public-health/): St. Francis Medical Center’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program has been awarded Silver designation as part of the California Department of Public Health’s Antimicrobial Stewardship honor roll. The designation recognizes the hospital’s commitment to improving the... - [Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/why-strong-emergency-medical-services-matter-during-winter-months/): Emergency departments typically see a rise in weather-related concerns such as slip-and-fall injuries, cardiac events triggered by cold temperatures, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide exposure, respiratory illnesses, and motor vehicle accidents. These conditions require timely evaluation and treatment from trained emergency professionals. - [Holiday Blood Drive 2025](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/holiday-blood-drive-2025/): What better gift this holiday than to save a life! St. Francis Medical Center invites you to donate blood. Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Time: 10AM – 4PM Venue: Auditorium Contact: Josephine Niumata jniumata@primehealthcare.com - [St. Francis Serves Up Pre-Home Games Meals to the Lynwood High School Football Team](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-serves-up-pre-home-games-meals-to-the-lynwood-high-school-football-team-renewed-tradition-scores-a-touchdown/): St. Francis Medical Center is pleased to renew a tradition that began in 1992 -- providing pre-home game meals to the Lynwood High School Football Team. Put on hold during the pandemic, the program has now returned. - [Fall Blood October 17, 2025](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/fall-blood-drive-october-17-2025/): Pumpkin spice and save a life!St. Francis Medical Center invites you to donate blood. Date: Friday, October 17, 2025. Time: 10AM – 4PM Venue: Auditorium Contact: Josephine Niumata jniumata@primehealthcare.com. We invite you, your friends, and family to participate in this noble cause.... - [St. Francis Medical Center Receives Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Award from The American Heart Association](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-receives-get-with-the-guidelines-stroke-gold-plus-award-from-the-american-heart-association/): The hospital is nationally recognized for commitment to high quality stroke care and proven dedicationto ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving treatment. St. Francis Medical Center has received... - [St. Francis Medical Center is offering FREE Stop the Bleed Community Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-is-offering-free-stop-the-bleed-community-classes/): We are now offering FREE Stop the Bleed community classes at our hospital. Participants learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and how to control the bleeding until professional help arrives. In the class you will learn three techniques... - [Pre-Apprenticeship Program at St. Francis Medical Center Prepares Students to Pursue Careers in Healthcare](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/pre-apprenticeship-program-at-st-francis-medical-center-prepares-students-to-pursue-careers-in-healthcare/): St. Francis Medical Center/Lynwood Unified School District/Lynwood Partners Educational Foundation collaboration gives studentsin-class and onsite opportunity to explore fields of interest in healthcare. St. Francis Medical Center... - [Summer Blood Drive July 30, 2025](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/summer-blood-drive-july-30-2025/): Summer Blood Drive 2025. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be a hero! St. Francis Medical Center invites you to donate blood. Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Time: 10AM - 4PM. Venue: Auditorium. Contact: Josephine Niumata. We invite you, your friends, and family to participate in this noble cause... - [St. Francis Medical Center Announces New Medical Residency Programs](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-announces-new-medical-residency-programs/): Graduate Medical Education targets high-need specialties - Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced its new medical residency programs in internal medicine and psychiatry... - [St. Francis Medical Center Offers Free Sidewalk CPR Instruction for the Community as part of National CPR and AED Awareness Week](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-offers-free-sidewalk-cpr-instruction-for-the-community-as-part-of-national-cpr-and-aed-awareness-week/): In support of National CPR and AED Awareness Week June 1-7, St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is offering free “Hands-Only CPR” instruction on Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in collaboration with the Los Angeles... - [Flag Raising Ceremony Commemorates National Donate Life Month](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/flag-raising-ceremony-commemorates-national-donate-life-month-2/): St. Francis Medical Center raises awareness for organ donation. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, held a flag raising ceremony to commemorate April National Donate Life Month and to inspire people to register as organ donors. In unison with OneLegacy, Southern California’s organ, eye and tissue recovery organization - [St. Francis Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® and Recognized with Everest Award](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-named-one-of-the-nations-100-top-hospitals-and-recognized-with-everest-award/): St. Francis Medical Center is one of 17 hospitals recognized for setting national benchmarks for both fastest rate of improvement and highest current year performance on Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals® balanced scorecard. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare... - [St. Francis Medical Center Among the Nation’s Top 5% for Exceptional, Patient-Centered Care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-among-the-nations-top-5-for-exceptional-patient-centered-care/): Healthgrades names St. Francis Medical Center a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™... - [St. Francis Medical Center Receives L.A. County EMS Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-receives-l-a-county-ems-comprehensive-stroke-center-designation/): Hospital now receives 9-1-1 patients suffering the most serious types of strokes. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, received Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) designation from the Emergency Medical Services (EMS)... - [St. Francis Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-earns-an-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group/): New Grade for Fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety... - [St. Francis Physician Honored for 56 years of Caring for Our Community – Dr. Wilburn Durousseau](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-physician-honored-for-56-years-of-caring-for-our-community-dr-wilburn-durousseau/): In a ceremony hosted by St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, Dr. Wilburn Durousseau, an OB/GYN and active member of the St. Francis medical staff since 1968, was honored for 56 years of service to the community... - [St. Francis Medical Center Recognized For Clinical Achievements By Healthgrades](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-recognized-for-clinical-achievements-by-healthgrades/): Hospital is five-star recipient for Orthopedics, Pulmonary, Gastrointestinal and Critical Care Services. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades... - [City of Lynwood Honors St. Francis Medical Center for its Commitment to Raising Breast Cancer Awareness](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/city-of-lynwood-honors-st-francis-medical-center-for-its-commitment-to-raising-breast-cancer-awareness/): In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the City of Lynwood recognized St. Francis Medical Center for the services it provides to help prevent and detect breast cancer and for its commitment to raising breast cancer awareness. Mayor Jose Solache and the council members... - [Ninety-Nine-Year-Old Beats the Odds Following a Near-Fatal Stroke](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/ninety-nine-year-old-beats-the-odds-following-a-near-fatal-stroke/): A Stroke Team Success Story “Good morning, Mom. Time to wake up.” It was Wednesday about 8:30 am. At first Theresa thought her 99-year-old mother, Amelia, was just very tired. “I couldn’t wake her up,” said Theresa. After several minutes of coaxing her, her eyes still wouldn’t open, and she felt limp.” - [St. Francis Medical Center’s Blood Drive – Inspiring Three Generations of Giving](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-centers-blood-drive-inspiring-three-generations-of-giving/): St. Francis Medical Center’s quarterly Blood Drives in partnership with the American Red Cross is one of the hospital’s many community collaborations throughout the year.  Blood donations help patients of all ages, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ... - [St. Francis Medical Center Celebrates the Opening of its New Gift Shop](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-celebrates-the-opening-of-its-new-gift-shop/): St. Francis Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new gift shop with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 12, 2024. The gift shop is a partnership with Lori’s Gifts, a gift shop management company. The store features a wide variety of merchandise including flowers... - [Prime Healthcare Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/prime-healthcare-named-to-newsweeks-americas-greatest-workplaces-2024/): St. Francis Medical Center is proud to be a member of the Prime Healthcare family with its mission of delivering compassionate, quality care to patients and better health care to communities. The health system’s standard of care for its patients and staff is reflected in Prime Healthcare... - [St. Francis Medical Center Receives California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative Award](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-receives-california-maternal-quality-care-collaborative-award/): Award recognizes commitment to improved maternal and infant outcomes. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, received the Maternal Data Center Superstar Award from the California Maternal Quality Care... - [St. Francis Medical Center Offers Free Sidewalk CPR Classes for the Community as part of National CPR Week](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-offers-free-sidewalk-cpr-classes-for-the-community-as-part-of-national-cpr-week/): In support of National CPR Week June 1-7, St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is offering free “Hands-Only CPR” instruction on Thursday, June 6, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency. - [St. Francis Medical Center’s New Career Exploration Program](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-centers-new-career-exploration-program/): High School Students Given Unique Opportunity for Immersive Introduction to Healthcare Careers. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, kicked off its new Career Exploration Program (CEP) for local high school students this week. - [Healthgrades Names St. Francis Medical Center a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/healthgrades-names-st-francis-medical-center-a-2024-patient-safety-excellence-award-recipient/): St. Francis Medical Center among top 10% in nation for patient safety. St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient... - [Navigating Health with FastTrackCare: A Day in the Life](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/navigating-health-with-getcarenow-a-day-in-the-life/): For families on the go, mornings can be chaotic. Getting the kids ready, preparing for the workday, and managing surprises—it's a balancing act. With FastTrackCare, parents can navigate health concerns without missing a beat. Mom and Dad, picture this: scheduling an emergency room visit with a few taps on your phone during breakfast. No frantic rushing, no waiting room woes. Just a seamless transition from morning routines to prioritizing family health. - [February is Heart Health Month](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/february-is-heart-health-month/): The healthcare team at St. Francis Medical Center is committed to promoting healthy hearts and preventing heart disease in our community. According to the American Heart Association 2023 Update, “Cardiovascular disease remains as the leading cause of death in the United States and accounted for 928,741 deaths in the year 2020.” - [St. Francis Medical Center Ranks Among Top Three in California for Prostate Surgery](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-ranks-among-top-three-in-california-for-prostate-surgery/): St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it ranks among the top three in California for prostate surgery, according to new research released by Healthgrades - [St. Francis Medical Center Receives Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll Designation](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-receives-antimicrobial-stewardship-honor-roll-designation/): St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, received Honor Roll Designation with Bronze Status from the California Department of Public Health Hospital-Associated Infections Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (CDPH HAI ASP) - [Four Departments Honored with PETALS Award for Outstanding Teamwork](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/four-departments-honored-with-petals-award-for-outstanding-teamwork/): The PETALS Award is presented to an outstanding St. Francis team or teams. PETALS stands for Passionately Engaged Teams Always Lending Support. It recognizes staff for working collaboratively together with the highest level - [Congratulations, Jose Ruiz, RN Daisy Award Honoree](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/congratulations-jose-ruiz-rn-daisy-award-honoree/): Please join us in congratulating Jose Ruiz, RN, 8th floor, on being named our DAISY Award Honoree for January 2024. Jose began his nursing career at St. Francis in October 2022 as a new nursing graduate. From the very start he made... - [St. Francis Medical Center’s Maternal-Child Healthcare Services </br> A Year-Round Celebration of Life](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-centers-maternal-child-healthcare-services-a-year-round-celebration-of-life/): The New Year brings new beginnings, and St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has the special privilege of celebrating new life every day. - [St. Francis Welcomes First Baby Born in 2024](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-welcomes-first-baby-born-in-2024/): St. Francis Medical Center welcomed the first baby born in 2024 at our hospital on January 1st . Natalia Zoe Murillo arrived at 1:16 am. She was 19.5" long and 6.86 pounds. She is healthy and beautiful. - [Giving Tree – Filling Stockings and Forging Family Friendships](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/giving-tree-filling-stockings-and-forging-family-friendships/): Each year, thousands of families adopt St. Francis as their hospital of choice to deliver their babies. This season our Family Life Center team chose to adopt two families in the community to deliver to them some special holiday gifts. - [Streamlining Your Emergency Room Experience: Introducing FastTrackCare](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/streamlining-your-emergency-room-experience-introducing-getcarenow/): At St. Francis Medical Center, we offer FastTrackCare, a simple online tool that lets you reserve your spot in the ER for non-life-threatening issues ahead of time. Here’s how it works and how it can help you. Please remember, in a life-threatening medical emergency, call 9-1-1. - [Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Elevating Alzheimer’s Care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/alzheimers-awareness-month-elevating-alzheimers-care/): November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness and support those affected by this challenging disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and debilitating condition that primarily affects the elderly. As we honor this month, it's essential to recognize the difference that a geriatric-accredited emergency department at St. Francis Medical Center can make for Alzheimer's patients. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of visiting a geriatric-accredited emergency department and encourage anyone who suspects Alzheimer's symptoms in themselves or a loved one to take action. - [St. Francis Medical Center Is A Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient For Orthopedics, Prostate Surgery, And Critical Care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-is-a-healthgrades-five-star-recipient-for-orthopedics-prostate-surgery-and-critical-care/): Lynwood, Calif. – October 25, 2023 – St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today it has achieved three five-star ratings for specialty care, according to new research released by Healthgrades, - [St. Francis Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-is-nationally-recognized-for-its-commitment-to-providing-high-quality-stroke-care/): St. Francis Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment - [St. Francis Medical Center Advances its Stroke Care Capabilities](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-advances-its-stroke-care-capabilities/): St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is pleased to announce its higher-level stroke care capabilities. This includes its new bi-plane suite supporting the hospital’s advancement to becoming a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. - [Flag Raising Ceremony Commemorates National Donate Life Month](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/flag-raising-ceremony-commemorates-national-donate-life-month/): Flag Raising Ceremony Commemorates National Donate Life Month - St. Francis Medical Center raises awareness for organ donation. St. Francis Medical Center held a Flag Raising Ceremony to commemorate National Donate Life Month in April and to inspire people to register as organ donors. - [Red Beanies Resonate Message of Heart Health](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/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 raise awaress for heart health, from birth to beyond. - [Training the Next Generation of Spiritual Leaders](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/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, mind, and spirit – is highlighted, along with our commitment to training future healthcare chaplains. - [A Baby Girl and a Gift of Gratitude](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/a-baby-girl-and-a-gift-of-gratitude/): “It was an emotional roller coaster for my family at the time,” said Christopher, “but the staff’s encouragement and show of professionalism reassured us that all would be well.” - [Clay Farell Named CEO of St. Francis Medical Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/clay-farell-named-ceo-of-st-francis-medical-center/): “St. Francis Medical Center is a top-tier healthcare institution committed to excellence and health equity for residents of Southeast Los Angeles,” said Farell. “As a member of Prime Healthcare, we have a wide network of resources to help us elevate and expand services for our community. I am excited to join this high-performing organization that is dedicated to high-quality, compassionate healthcare. - [COVID-19 and Flu Clinics for the Community](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/covid-19-and-flu-clinics-for-the-community/): (LYNWOOD, CA – October 25, 2022) – St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Veritas Healthcare to offer the new COVID-19 bivalent booster and the flu vaccine to the community. The clinics will be offered November 2-4, 2022, from 10 am–2 pm each day at St. Francis Medical Center, located at 3630 E. Imperial Highway in Lynwood. Vaccinations are available for all eligible L.A. County residents free of charge. - [September is National Suicide Prevention Month](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/september-is-national-suicide-prevention-month/): Making Mental Health an Everyday PrioritySeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the healthcare team at St. Francis Medical Center joins with mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members in promoting suicide prevention awareness. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnic or cultural background, identity or orientation, or economic status. Often there are no outward symptoms that someone is suffering; and if we do see the signs, we frequently do not know how to help. This month is an opportunity for us to revitalize efforts toward eliminating the stigma of seeking help when you or a loved one is stricken with suicidal thoughts.  It is a time when we can ensure that those who need treatment and support have access to appropriate services. St. Francis Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Unit addresses issues including suicide, depression, unexplained fears (phobias) and substance abuse that can affect the way a person thinks and feels. We deliver expert, compassionate inpatient care when behavioral health issues interfere with a person’s everyday functioning or pose a threat to his or her safety. Our program offers hope for healing and a personalized path to recovery. Our licensed behavioral health professionals are available 24/7, every day of the year.   Call us to learn more about the services we offer or to make an appointment or if you or a loved one is in crisis.24-hour Hotline310-900-8210 Click here to get more info on the suicide prevention lifeline, or call  1-800-273-TALK , or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org . Click here for more information about our Behavioral Health Services.   - [St. Francis Medical Center Receives Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-receives-geriatric-emergency-department-accreditation/): (Lynwood, CA – July 13, 2022) – St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, takes senior emergency care to the next level by announcing today that they are now accredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). St. Francis is the largest, most comprehensive geriatric accredited emergency department (ED) in South Los Angeles, serving more than one million residents in its service area. This designation recognizes the hospital’s commitment and ability to deliver the highest standards of care for older adults within the community. - [St. Francis among the first in the area to acquire Inari Medical FlowTriever System](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-among-the-first-in-the-area-to-acquire-inari-medical-flowtriever-system/): It was then that Williams, 69, became among the first patients in St. Francis’ Southeast Los Angeles service area to undergo a minimally invasive procedure using the new Inari Medical FlowTriever, an advanced system whereby a flexible tube called a catheter is maneuvered toward the clots through a small skin puncture to engage and remove them in a single session. The process is completed without anesthesia, clot-busting medicines, or mandatory ICU admission. - [St. Francis Medical Center Blesses Hands of First Responders and Emergency Vehicles for EMS Week](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-blesses-hands-of-first-responders-and-emergency-vehicles-for-ems-week/): In celebration of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, St. Francis Medical Center held a Blessing Ceremony for local first responders. First responders from area Fire, Police, and Sheriff’s Departments and California Highway Patrol were recognized by hospital leaders and received a blessing of their hands from St. Francis Spiritual Care Director Brother Richard Hirbe. The blessing acknowledged the life-saving work performed by the hands of frontline community servants, as well as the human touch they bring directly into the field. Emergency service vehicles were also blessed, including a L.A. County Fire Department Air Operations helicopter, which flew in and landed on the hospital’s helipad, especially for the ceremony. This blessing recognized the valuable lives transported in emergency rigs, trucks, ambulances, cars, and aircraft. - [Acknowledging Our Next Generation of Nursing Professionals](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/acknowledging-our-next-generation-of-nursing-professionals/): At a special reception in their honor, graduates and their guests were welcomed by emcee Laura Garcia, MSN, BSN, PHN, RN, CDCES, CV-BC, CLSSGB, Director of Telemetry, and invited to partake in a gourmet luncheon. Brother Richard Hirbe, fsp, BCC, MPC, Director of Spiritual Care for St. Francis, next offered a prayer and a blessing of hands, in recognition of the care that is delivered by the hands and hearts of nurses. The program was highlighted by keynote speaker Kristin Christophersen, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPHQ, CLSSGB, FACHE, Chief Nursing Officer for St. Francis Medical Center and Prime Healthcare Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Region 1, who shared personal learnings from her career in nursing, recounting the challenges, opportunities, and rewards. She urged the RN graduates to keep discovering, to be fearless in stretching their strengths and talents, and to stay true to their passion to heal and to equip patients – whatever their circumstances - with what they need to attain health and to be their best self. In closing she imparted three values to keep at the forefront of their conduct and care: Character, Energy, and Competence. - [Community Blood Drive – April 6, 2022 (St. Francis Medical Center)](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/community-blood-drive-april-6-2022-st-francis-medical-center/): Blood donations help patients of all ages, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and people battling cancer. Your donation helps to ensure there is a safe and stable blood supply available for our community. - [St. Francis Medical Center Opens New OB ED](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-opens-new-ob-ed/): (LYNWOOD, Calif. – March 2, 2022) – St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is pleased to announce its new Obstetrical Emergency Department (OB ED). Located in the hospital’s Family Life Center, the OB ED augments the comprehensive maternity services provided by the medical center for expectant mothers in the community. - [Lawrence Barnard named CEO of St. Francis Medical Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/lawrence-barnard-named-ceo-of-st-francis-medical-center/): Most recently, Barnard served for three years as the Nevada Market President for CommonSpirit Health. In this leadership role, he oversaw three acute care hospitals, four micro hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital and outpatient clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, an ambulance company, and a medical group. Prior to serving as Nevada Market President, for five years Barnard was the President of St. Rose Dominican Hospital – San Martín Campus, a member hospital of Dignity Health in Las Vegas. Earlier in his career, Barnard held various healthcare leadership positions in Nevada, Southern California and South Carolina, in addition to serving as a Captain in the United States Army. - [St. Francis Medical Center Welcomes Desert Trauma Surgeons, Inc.](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-welcomes-desert-trauma-surgeons-inc/): Desert Trauma Surgeons has been providing quality trauma care to the entire Coachella Valley for over 30 years, making it uniquely positioned to advance St. Francis Medical Center’s renowned trauma program, which was launched in 1996. - [St. Francis Medical Center Receives Champion of the Year Award from City of Lynwood](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-receives-champion-of-the-year-award-from-city-of-lynwood/): St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, was awarded “Champion of the Year” by the City of Lynwood at its State of the City Address held at Bateman Hall on December 1, 2021. Before an audience of community and regional leaders, the honor was presented by Mayor Marisela Santana, who expressed the City’s thanks to St. Francis for its support and collaboration. The award, as inscribed, recognized the hospital’s “unwavering service and dedication to the City of Lynwood during its Centennial Year,” and acknowledged 2021 as a period of recovery, resiliency, and a new century and beginning for the community. - [Welcome, RN New Grads](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/welcome-rn-new-grads/): The RN new graduates recently completed their orientation. The two-day session was coordinated at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in North Hollywood and was a collaboration of three Prime Healthcare facilities, including St. Francis Medical Center, Centinela Hospital Medical Center and Sherman Oaks Hospital. - [St. Francis Medical Center Awarded Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-awarded-advanced-certification-as-a-primary-stroke-center-by-the-joint-commission/): St. Francis Medical Center has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center. This achievement effectively continues the hospital’s certification status since it first earned this recognition in July 2014, when the hospital joined the Los Angeles County stroke care network. - [Grateful Employee Gives Back on Birthday](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/grateful-employee-gives-back-on-birthday/): Grateful for the new opportunities before him, Jedidiah set out to enroll in school, seeking an education and career that would enable him to help others. However, with his recent arrival he had to wait for his necessary documents before starting classes. Although disappointed by the delay, Manna was not deterred. He soon found an alternate way to serve the community. He became a volunteer at St. Francis Medical Center. - [St. Francis Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-earns-national-recognition-for-efforts-to-improve-stroke-treatment/): (LYNWOOD, CA – Sept. 20, 2021) - St. Francis Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. - [St. Francis Medical Center Honored for Extraordinary Service on One Year Anniversary with Prime Healthcare](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-honored-for-extraordinary-service-on-one-year-anniversary-with-prime-healthcare/): St. Francis Medical Center commemorated its one-year anniversary as a member of Prime Healthcare and paid tribute to the hospital’s community partners this past year with a celebration event attended by federal, state and city officials. - [St. Francis Medical Center Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Prime Healthcare](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-with-prime-healthcare/): St. Francis Medical Center is hosting a special celebration to commemorate its one-year anniversary as a member of Prime Healthcare, which will be highlighted by a thank you to the community for its support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will take place on August 26, 2021, at 11 a.m. outside the main Patient Tower of the medical center. It will celebrate a year of collaboration and commitment to serving the South Los Angeles region and culminate with a white dove release of 75 birds, symbolizing the hospital’s 75-year legacy in the community. Participants will include St. Francis Medical Center and Prime Healthcare leaders, elected officials, first responders and community partners, as well as local business owners, organization operators and individuals who generously donated personal protective equipment (PPE), meals, and other essentials to the hospital to support healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19. - [St. Francis Medical Center Enters Partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County and UCI Health to Offer State-of-the Art NICU Services](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-enters-partnership-with-childrens-hospital-of-orange-county-and-uci-health-to-offer-state-of-the-art-nicu-services/): (Lynwood, CA) – St. Francis Medical Center is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and UCI Health for coverage of the St. Francis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and high-risk deliveries. - [St. Francis Medical Center Takes Proactive Response to COVID-19 Surge Federal Disaster Medical Assistance Team Provides Staff Reinforcement](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/st-francis-medical-center-takes-proactive-response-to-covid-19-surge-federal-disaster-medical-assistance-team-provides-staff-reinforcement/): St. Francis Medical Center (SFMC) has been severely impacted by the surge of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of December, much like all hospitals in Los Angeles County. As one of the busiest trauma centers in the county, SFMC receives many of the sickest and critically ill patients from the region while effectively caring for urgent and non-emergent needs of the community. At the height of the surge, patients treated with the coronavirus regularly exceeded 150 each day. Since the pandemic began last year, SFMC has treated nearly 2,900 COVID-19 positive patients. - [Prime Healthcare Successfully Completes Historic Acquisition of St. Francis Medical Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/prime-healthcare-successfully-completes-historic-acquisition-of-st-francis-medical-center/): (Ontario, CA – August 14, 2020 - UPDATED) – Prime Healthcare announced yesterday that it has successfully completed the acquisition of St. Francis Medical Center, signaling a new era of service excellence and award-winning healthcare for an essential medical facility in Los Angeles County. - [Prime Healthcare Reaches Labor Agreements at St. Francis Medical Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/prime-healthcare-reaches-labor-agreements-at-st-francis-medical-center/): (Ontario, CA – August 6, 2020) – Prime Healthcare achieved another significant milestone toward preserving St. Francis Medical Center by reaching initial three-year labor agreements with SEIU-UHW and UNAC, unions representing nurses and other professionals at the medical center. The final agreements, which were ratified overwhelmingly today by a vote of union members, preserve wages while providing generous health benefits and job security. - [California Attorney General Grants Conditional Approval for St. Francis Sale](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/california-attorney-general-grants-conditional-approval-for-st-francis-sale/): (Ontario, CA) – Prime Healthcare is pleased to announce that the California Attorney General has conditionally approved Verity Health’s application to transfer ownership of St. Francis Medical Center to Prime Healthcare. The Attorney General’s decision follows an earlier decision by the US Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California granting Verity’s request to reject the existing collective bargaining agreements which impose legacy cost structures that contributed to bankruptcy. ## Pages - [Contact Form](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/careers/contact-form/): Please join our talent network to receive updates about hiring events, new opportunities, and speak to one of our recruiters. Complete the form above and one of our team members will connect with you. - [Fall Prevention](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/fall-prevention/): For ages 55+or anyone concerned about fall risks - [Stop the Bleed](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/stop-the-bleed/): ✱ Certificate upon completion - [Clase de Asientos de Seguridad](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/clase-de-asientos-de-seguridad-2026/): Un asiento de coche por familia.Se requiere comprobante de asistencia pública al momento de la reservación (Medi-Cal, WIC, EBT). - [Car Seat Safety Class](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/car-seat-safety-class-2026/): One car seat per family only.Proof of public assistance required at time of reservation – Medi-Cal, WIC, EBT. - [Volunteer Programs](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/volunteer-services/volunteer-programs/): Volunteering at St. Francis Medical Center offers a meaningful way to give back to the Lynwood community while supporting patients, families, and staff with compassion and care. Our Volunteer Program provides opportunities throughout the hospital—including patient care units and the Family Life Center—where volunteers help create a warm, welcoming environment and make a real difference in the daily experience of those we serve. Whether you’re exploring a career in healthcare or looking to contribute your time and talents, volunteers play an essential role in our mission and help reflect the heart of our community inside our walls. - [Antimicrobial Stewardship Program](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/antimicrobial-stewardship-program/): St. Francis Medical Center is committed to the appropriate use of antibiotics to reduce the emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms.  St. Francis Medical Center (SFMC) took a proactive approach in establishing an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) in May 2011, three years prior to when the program was mandated by the State of California in September 2014.  The hospital’s antimicrobial stewardship initiative was a direct reflection of the commitment of the senior management and the Pharmacy leadership team to improving patient care and outcomes. - [Health Equity](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/health-equity/): St. Francis Medical Center is committed to advancing health equity and strengthening clinical outcomes for the community. This commitment aligns with our mission to ensure every patient receives safe, high-quality, and compassionate care. - [Awards & Accreditations](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/awards-accreditations/): Awards & Accreditations St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is proud to be an award-winning hospital honored to receive national recognition from the following organizations. Quality Awards and Recognitions Healthgrades Top 5% of hospitals in the Nation for Patient Safety 2025 – Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award 2024 and 2025 – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Hip Fracture Treatment (2017-2025) – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2025 – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Gallbladder Removal Surgery 2025 – Healthgrades Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Top 5% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies (2023-2025) – Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries™ (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Lown Institute Community Benefit Grade “A” from the Lown Institute Hospitals Index 2025-27 Patient Safety Grade “A” from the Lown Institute Hospitals Index 2025-2027 American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Stroke-Gold Plus Award – American Heart Association American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines 2025 Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus Advanced Therapy American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines 2025 Gold Plus Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Leapfrog Leapfrog Safety Grade “A” Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Leapfrog Safety Grade “A” Spring 2026 Premier Premier 100 Top Hospitals 2025 Premier Everest Award 2025 Forbes Top Hospitals 4 Star Honeree 2026 Accreditations / Affiliations Accredited by The Joint Commission NICU affiliation with University of California, Irvine and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center – The Joint Commission STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation – American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics – Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency Obstetrical Emergency Department Designation – California Department of Public Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll Designation with Silver Status – California Department of Public Health St. Francis Medical Center Earns Top Marks on Lown Institute Ranking read more St. Francis Medical Center Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group read more Twelve Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized on the Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals List read more Read Full Award Releases Awards Archive America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgeries™ (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Hip Fracture Treatment (2017-2025) – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2025 – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Gallbladder Removal Surgery 2025 – Healthgrades Prostate Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Top 5% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery (2020-2024) – Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies (2023-2025) – Healthgrades Leapfrog Safety Grade “A” Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll Designation with Bronze Status – California Department of Public Health Maternal Data Center Superstar Award – California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (2024) Maternity Care Honor Roll Award – California Health & Human Services, Hospital Quality Institute, and Cal Hospital Compare (2023) - [Expectant Parents Welcome Session and Family Life Center Tour 2026 (Spanish)](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/expectant-parents-welcome-session-and-family-life-center-tour-2026-spanish/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Expectant Parents Welcome Session and Family Life Center Tour 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/expectant-parents-welcome-session-and-family-life-center-tour-2026/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Order Completed](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/tickets-order/): Whoops! No order information is available because no purchase was made. back home - [Tickets Checkout](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/tickets-checkout/): Purchase Tickets Checkout Error! Something went wrong! Oops, no tickets! Please browse events and add tickets to check out. - [Forgot Password?](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/forgot/): Submit - [Careers](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/careers/): With a strong commitment to education and professional development, we provide a range of resources, including tuition reimbursement, PrimE-Academy education, and ongoing training to help our team members advance their careers. Our comprehensive benefits package—featuring medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more—is designed to meet the evolving needs of our employees at every stage of their journey. - [Benefits](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/psychiatry/benefits/): St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive salaries, with a generous benefit package that surpasses those offered in the area. Medical, dental, and life insurance are offered. Residents may participate at time of hire in the 401(k) program beginning at time of hiring. Sixteen days of paid vacation is provided annually. Five days of sick time is also provided annually. - [Application Process](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/psychiatry/application-process/): We take a comprehensive approach to reviewing applications. While we have guidelines for an ideal applicant, we understand that life events can sometimes affect even the best intentions. We encourage applicants to address any such instances in their personal statement. We sponsor only J-1 visa residents. - [Curriculum](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/psychiatry/curriculum/): Our rotation schedule is based on the thirteen 4-week block structure. To maintain balance of learning and hospital coverage, rotations below are represented by the number of weeks current residents will spend on each rotation. Each year, we review the coverage needs for our inpatient service and work to prioritize education over service while balancing adequate coverage for the hospital and flexibility for our residents to support their wellbeing. - [Residents](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/psychiatry/residents/): Page in development, check back later to help us celebrate our maiden class of residents! - [Faculty](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/psychiatry/faculty/): Inpatient and Outpatient PsychiatryProgram Director - [Psychiatry](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/psychiatry/): The Prime West Consortium St. Francis Medical Center Psychiatry​ Residency Program, an affiliate of California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), is committed to the training of highly skilled, competent, and caring psychiatry physicians. Our main goal is to develop talent for practice readiness and to address the projected shortage of internists. - [Residency Programs](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/residency-programs/): At St. Francis Medical Center, our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs are built on a foundation of academic rigor, compassionate service, and a commitment to improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Our Internal Medicine and Psychiatry Residency Programs offer a dynamic and supportive environment where residents are empowered to grow into confident, compassionate, and clinically adept physicians. Through hands-on experience, multidisciplinary collaboration, and personalized mentorship, our residents train in a culturally diverse and medically complex patient population. With a strong emphasis on service to underserved populations, ethical practice, and professional development, St. Francis is more than a place to train—it's a place to lead, to heal, and to make a lasting impact. - [Benefits](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/internal-medicine/benefits/): Conference attendance with prior written approval from the Program Director & Institution - [Application Process](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/internal-medicine/application-process/): For questions about the program, please emailsfmc-imrp@primehealthcare.com - [Curriculum](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/internal-medicine/curriculum/): Our rotation schedule is based on the thirteen 4-week block structure. To maintain balance of learning and hospital coverage, rotations below are represented by the number of weeks current residents will spend on each rotation. Each year, we review the coverage needs for our inpatient service and work to prioritize education over service while balancing adequate coverage for the hospital and flexibility for our residents to support their wellbeing. - [Residents](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/internal-medicine/residents/): Page in development, check back later to help us celebrate our maiden class of residents! - [Faculty](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/internal-medicine/faculty/): Cardiology and Electro cardiologyProgram Director - [Internal Medicine](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/internal-medicine/): The Prime West Consortium St. Francis Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program, an affiliate of California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), is committed to the training of highly skilled, competent, and caring internal medicine physicians. Our main goal is to develop talent for practice readiness and to address the projected shortage of internists. - [Request A tour of Our Family Life Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/request-a-tour-maternity-center/): If you’re ready to see where you’ll deliver, we invite you to tour the St. Francis Family Life Center. Our facility is equipped with modern private birthing suites and expert medical staff to ensure your delivery is as smooth and comfortable as possible. - [Thank You](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/compassionate-maternity-care/thank-you/): We appreciate you reaching out to schedule an appointment. Our team will review your request and get back to you shortly to confirm the details. If you have any urgent questions, feel free to contact us directly at (323) 541-1411. - [Thank You](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/expert-maternity-care-at-st-johns-community-health/thank-you/): We appreciate you reaching out to schedule an appointment. Our team will review your request and get back to you shortly to confirm the details. If you have any urgent questions, feel free to contact us directly at (323) 541-1411. - [Expert Maternity Care at St. John’s Community Health](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/expert-maternity-care-at-st-johns-community-health/): Women's Clinic - [Compassionate Maternity Care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/compassionate-maternity-care/): St. Francis Medical Center is here when you need us for life’s most special moments. We deliver nearly 3,000 babies every year and we have a Level III NICU, ensuring that you and your family receive expert care while welcoming a new baby into your home. Our Family Life Center offers warm and comfortable private rooms, special amenities, and complete obstetrical care throughout your birth experience. - [Thank You](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/careers/thank-you/): Thank You! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! A member of our recruitment team will contact you shortly by text or email. Please watch your inbox, including your spam or junk folder. We look forward to connecting with you soon and appreciate your time. - [Help Paying Your Bill](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/help-paying-your-bill/): As part of our mission and commitment to the community, St. Francis Medical Center is committed to providing quality healthcare that is affordable for our community. If you don’t have health insurance, you may be eligible for a government-sponsored health program, such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, or other state or county-funded healthcare coverage. - [Volunteer Services](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/volunteer-services/): Thank you for your interest in St. Francis Medical Center’s Volunteer Services Program. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the Lynwood community while enjoying a meaningful personal experience. Whether you’re looking to jump-start a career in healthcare or to make a difference in the lives of our patients, volunteering with us is a worthwhile experience. - [FastTrackCare](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/fasttrackcare/): Welcome to St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, CA, where your health and well-being are our top priorities. With our commitment to providing prompt and efficient emergency care, we introduce our online scheduling service, FastTrackCare, designed to streamline your access to our Emergency Room. - [Wellness Blog](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/wellness-blog/): May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1 While recognizing these symptoms quickly can save... - [Site Map](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/site-map/): Sitemap PagesAbout Prime Healthcare About Us Advance Directives Awards & Accreditations Billing & Insurance Information Campus Map Car Seat Safety Class CareCredit Careers Contact Form Thank You Clase de Asientos de Seguridad Compassionate Maternity Care Thank You Contact Contact form 2 COVID Vaccine Expectant Parents Welcome Session and Family Life Center Tour 2025 Expectant Parents Welcome Session and Family Life Center Tour 2025 (Spanish) Expectant Parents Welcome Session and Family Life Center Tour 2026 Expectant Parents Welcome Session and Family Life Center Tour 2026 (Spanish) Expert Maternity Care at St. John’s Community Health Thank You Fall Prevention Family Life Center at St Francis Medical Center FastTrackCare Find a Provider Forgot Password? 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These can include major injuries resulting from falls, car collisions, and home and workplace accidents, as well as illnesses causing serious damage to breathing, brain, or body functions. - [Recognize and Thank a Team Member](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/patient-experience/recognize-and-thank-a-team-member/): Click here to recognize an extraordinary nurse - [Share Your Feedback](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/patient-experience/share-your-feedback/): There are many ways to share your feedback: - [Contact form 2](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/contact-form-2-2/): Contact Form Please complete the form below so that we can assist you Online Contact Form (#4)First NameLast NameEmailPhonePreferred method of contact- Select -PhoneEmailHow can we help?- Select -General QuestionsAppointment SchedulingBilling & InsuranceOtherSubmit Form - [Pre-Hospital Care Education](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/pre-hospital-care-education/): Pre-Hospital Care Education Featured Services Emergency and Trauma Learn More Heart Care Learn More Orthopedics and Joint Care Learn More Maternity Care Learn More Behavioral Health Learn More Surgical Expertise Learn More More Services - [Our History](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/our-history/): St. Francis Medical Center was established in 1945 in response to the dramatic post-war population surge in Southeast Los Angeles. At the request of a group of community leaders led by Dr. Finis Cooper, Monsignor Thomas O’Dwyer of the Los Angeles Archdiocese enlisted the Sisters of Penance and Charity for this vital endeavor. - [About Prime Healthcare](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/about-prime-healthcare/): Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 54 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 15 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 60,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Twenty-one of the Prime hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. - [Welcome Baby Program](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/welcome-baby-program/): The Welcome Baby program at St. Francis Medical Center offers personalized prenatal, post-partum, and hospital visits with a professionally trained Parent Coach, from pregnancy through the baby’s first 9 months. Funded by First 5 LA, Welcome Baby is available at no cost and will benefit families in different ways depending on where they reside within Los Angeles County and what their specialized needs may be. - [Conditions that Lead to High-Risk Pregnancies](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/maternity-care/fetal-medicine-services/high-risk-pregnancies/): A high-risk pregnancy happens when you have one or more conditions that put you or your baby at a higher-than-normal risk for health problems. - [Prenatal Screening and Fetal Monitoring for High-Risk Pregnancies](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/maternity-care/fetal-medicine-services/prenatal-screening-and-fetal-monitoring-for-high-risk-pregnancies/): Learning that you have a high-risk pregnancy can be shocking, but it does not mean something bad will happen to you or your baby. Screening and monitoring tests help us know more about potential problems so we can protect you and your baby from complications. - [St. Francis Medical Center Maternal-Fetal Medicine Services](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/maternity-care/fetal-medicine-services/): Every woman hopes for a healthy pregnancy, but sometimes problems do occur. However, with specialized care and monitoring, many women with high-risk pregnancies go on to deliver healthy babies. St. Francis is one of few hospitals in southeast Los Angeles County with a dedicated high-risk pregnancy program. Our experience from treating 5,000 new patients every year helps you and your baby get the best possible care. - [Childbirth Services at St. Francis Medical Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/maternity-care/childbirth-services/): Learning that you are expecting a baby is a joyous time. Our comprehensive obstetrics program, located close to home in southeast Los Angeles County, is here to meet your every need. At St. Francis, our obstetrics specialists offer complete obstetrical care for expectant and new mothers. In fact, we deliver more than 5,000 babies every year, ensuring that you and your family receive the expert care you need when welcoming a new baby into your home. - [Maternity and Newborn Care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/maternity-care/maternity-and-newborn-care/): If your baby is born early (prematurely) or experiences problems shortly after birth, he or she has immediate access to lifesaving treatments in our Level II NICU. Here your baby receives newborn care from a team of physicians (neonatologists), nurses and therapists who specialize in meeting the unique needs of sick newborns. - [Quality Measures](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/quality-measures/): St. Francis Medical Center is steadfast in our commitment to continuously improve our quality of care. Our success is built upon our dedication to providing patient-centered, compassionate care that is respectful and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values. In partnership with the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI), the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) and the California Hospital Association (CHA), we are providing you with publicly available quality data on five key metrics that can help you make the best decisions about your healthcare. - [Recruitment](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/recruitment/): Schedule a call, email us at SFMCrecruitment@primehealthcare.com, or join us at one of our hiring events! - [Emergency Obstetric Care Access](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/emergency-obstetric-care-access/): Our OB-ED not only provides emergency obstetric care access to maternity patients in our community, but also offers added reassurance for expectant mothers who may be coping with chronic health concerns. We understand that health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, or hypertension can lead to complications and premature births. Our OB-ED responds to these healthcare concerns and gives you access to emergency OB treatment in a setting that is dedicated to your special obstetrical needs. - [Patient and Family Advisory Council](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/patient-and-family-advisory-council/): Click here to apply to become a member of our dedicated Patient and Family Advisory Council - [Patient Experience](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/patient-experience/): Our goal is to ensure you have the best patient experience possible at       St. Francis Medical Center. We want to take this opportunity to welcome you to our hospital and to thank you for choosing us to assist you with your healthcare needs. Our team is here to ensure you receive exceptional service that reflects our mission and vision. - [Patient Rights and Responsibilities](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/patient-rights-and-responsibilities/): Patient Rights and Responsibilities Patient Rights & Responsibilities - English Patient Rights & Responsibilities - Spanish Featured Services Emergency and Trauma Learn More Heart Care Learn More Orthopedics and Joint Care Learn More Maternity Care Learn More Behavioral Health Learn More Surgical Expertise Learn More More Services - [Find a Provider](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/find-a-provider/) - [NICU – Level III](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/nicu-level-iii/): St. Francis Medical Center is proud to partner with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and UCI Health for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and high-risk deliveries. - [Physician Resource Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/physician-resource-center/): To gain access to the physician portal, you must first have a log-in to the hospital systems. To begin this process, contact the Medical Staff Office at 310-900-8662. - [Schedule Time](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/schedule-time/) - [Imaging](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/imaging/): At St. Francis Medical Center, we offer a wide range of imaging tests, all under one roof. Our team includes radiologists and technologists whose depth of expertise ensures safe, accurate testing. Our commitment to quality and safety has earned our program accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR), the professional organization that sets national standards for imaging services. - [Labor and Delivery](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/labor-and-delivery/): St. Francis Medical Center is here when you need us for life’s most special moments. We deliver nearly 3,000 babies every year and we have a Level III NICU, ensuring that you and your family receive expert care while welcoming a new baby into your home. Our Family Life Center offers warm and comfortable private rooms, special amenities, and complete obstetrical care. - [Neurology](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/neurology/): Stroke symptoms, such as numbness on one side of your body, can happen suddenly and without warning, but hope exists. St. Francis medical Center offers one of the few dedicated stroke programs serving southeast Los Angeles. Our team of experts (neurology doctors) delivers life-saving care that increases your chances for a good outcome. - [Cardiovascular Services](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/cardiovascular/): At St. Francis Medical Center we are proud to be cardiovascular pioneers. We are a referral center for treatment of STEMI (segment elevation myocardial infarction) heart attacks, which are one of the most serious types of heart attacks. This means doctors send their most critical heart patients to us. - [News](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/news/): Read recent news about our hospital, clinicians, innovative programs and treatments, our latest quality and safety awards, and community service. - [Visitor Guidelines Spanish](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/visitor-guidelines-spanish/): St. Francis Medical Center reconoce y respalda el importante papel que desempeñan los visitantes en el bienestar mental y en la recuperación de los pacientes, al tiempo que se mantiene alerta para seguir las directrices de prevención de infecciones. Por tal razón, se han actualizado las Pautas para familias y visitantes del hospital, de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Los Ángeles, actualizado el 7 de febrero de 2022. - [Price Transparency](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/patients-visitors/price-transparency/): St. Francis Medical Center wants to make the billing process as simple as possible for you.Explore our interactive estimator tool to determine how much a service or procedure might cost. - [Advance Directives](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/advance-directives/): You have the right to make choices regarding your health care. You can prepare for the possibility that you will be unable to make health care decisions by making your wishes known in advance. Your wishes can be communicated through "advance directives." You have the right to name someone else to make health care decisions for you when you cannot. You can do this by completing a power of attorney for health care. In this document, you can name an adult relative or friend that you trust as your "agent" to speak for you when you are too sick to make your own decisions. After you chose your agent, be sure that your agent understands your wishes and will be comfortable communicating your wishes should the need arise. - [Outpatient One-Call Scheduling](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/outpatient-one-call-scheduling/): Outpatient One-Call Scheduling Scheduling Hours Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Phone: 310-900-4514 or 833-279-2337 Fax: 310-900-4505 Scheduling Procedures Fax Physician's Orders with insurance identification and/or health plan authorization to 310-900-4505 Call 310-900-4514 for appointment For after-hours and/or urgent appointment call directly to service department. Our "One-Call" Outpatient Scheduling Department makes appointment for the following services: Cardiology Stress Echocardiograms Treadmills Echocardiograms Holter Monitors Electromyograms Electroencephalograms Pulmonary Function Testing Nuclear Medicine Bone Scans Thyroid Scans Lung Scans Renograms Imaging Diagnostic X-rays Ultrasounds C.T. Scans M.R.I.’s Flouro Exams Diagnostic Mammograms Screening Mammograms Featured Services Emergency and Trauma Learn More Heart Care Learn More Orthopedics and Joint Care Learn More Maternity Care Learn More Behavioral Health Learn More Surgical Expertise Learn More More Services - [Spiritual Care Services](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/spiritual-care-services/): At St. Francis, we deliver comprehensive, holistic care with the goal of healing your body, mind and spirit. Spiritual care includes emotional support, guidance and partners in prayer for people of all faiths. - [Health Benefits Resource Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/health-benefits-resource-center/): The Health Benefits Resource Center (HBRC) is a one-stop information, enrollment assistance and referral service center that links families to valuable health benefits, social services and community programs. All services provided by the HBRC are free to the community. Our bilingual HBRC staff is happy to assist you every step of the way to ensure that you receive the essential resources available to you and your family. - [Visitor Frequently Asked Questions](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/visitor-frequently-asked-questions/): In accordance with the most recent California Department of Public Health guidelines, as of September 17, 2022, visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before entering the hospital. - [Visitor Guidelines](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/visitor-guidelines/): Effective September 17, 2022, hospital visitors are no longer required to present proof of vaccination or submit to testing. Vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals may visit hospital patients. - [Women’s Health Services](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/womens-health-services/): At St. Francis Medical Center, our goal is to provide comprehensive, compassionate healthcare to women at every stage of life. Our women’s health experts combine their expertise with the latest diagnostic tools and treatment approaches to care for any women’s health issue you may have. - [Stroke Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/stroke-center/): Recognition: Our commitment to delivering the best available stroke care has been recognized by The Joint Commission with its prestigious thrombectomy-capable stroke center designation. This designation is your assurance that we follow care practices that lead to better, safer and more effective care. In fact, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have also recognized St. Francis with its Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award for our commitment to consistently delivering a high level of care. - [Industrial and Occupational Medicine](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/industrial-and-occupational-medicine/): At St. Francis Medical Center, we care deeply about the well-being of our community, which is why we offer a special program to help you stay safe and healthy at work. Our industrial and occupational medicine program delivers compassionate care to injured workers and comprehensive employer services to make workplaces as safe as possible. - [Notice of Privacy](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/notice-of-privacy/): Your privacy is important to St. Francis Medical Center (“St. Francis”), and St. Francis is committed to maintaining the privacy of personally identifiable information. St. Francis has developed this privacy policy to inform you of its policy about collecting and using such information on its website. - [Radiation Oncology](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/radiation-oncology/): At St. Francis Medical Center, our highly trained radiation therapy experts (radiation oncologists) deliver comprehensive cancer care with effective radiation treatment. Radiation therapy treats cancer with the help of special technology and high-energy X-rays. We first pinpoint the tumor's precise location and shape. Then, focused beams of high-energy X-rays break up and destroy the cancer cells. - [Health and Workplace Safety](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/health-and-workplace-safety/): Our goal is to help employers maintain the highest levels of workplace safety. - [Counseling Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/counseling-center/): The Counseling Center delivers comprehensive mental health care, including personalized therapies and medication when necessary, to meet the unique needs of children. Our goal is to restore one’s sense of well-being and instill confidence so they can grow up to achieve their full potential. - [Intensive Care Unit (ICU)](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/intensive-care-unit-icu/): If you have a loved one who needs the specialized attention that only a qualified Intensive Care Unit (ICU) can provide, we are for you. At St. Francis Medical Center, our specially trained ICU physicians and nurses provide expert, compassionate care to critically ill patients. Our goal is to help patients recover as quickly as possible with 24/7 monitoring and advanced, effective treatments. - [Bioethics Program](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/bioethics-program/): At St. Francis Medical Center, our goal is to deliver compassionate care that respects a patient’s values and dignity of life. Caring for patients with serious injuries (trauma) that threaten their ability to function at a basic level requires extra sensitivity. That’s why our bioethics program is here to help families and healthcare teams explore treatment options for critically ill patients. - [Heart Care](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/heart-care/): Our heart care team consists of diverse medical professionals, including fellowship-trained interventional cardiologists with decades of experience. Our highly experienced team of cardiac specialists keeps our services both extensive and competitive. - [Contact](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/contact/): For your security please do not use this form to share your social security number, credit card number, or personal health information. We are unable to respond to questions about medical advice; please contact your physician directly with medical questions. - [COVID Vaccine](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/covid-vaccine/): St. Francis Medical Center continues to follow government guidelines for vaccine administration. We are committed to keeping you updated and working as quickly and equitably as possible to provide COVID-19 vaccinations. We encourage every member of the community to get the vaccine when it becomes available to you. - [Medical Records](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/medical-records/): California law ensures patients access/disclosure of their medical information. The patient access law requires that a patient's medical record be available upon a written request from the patient, or patient's representative. Disclosure of a medical record must be accompanied by a patient consent/authorization. The records of your hospital stay are kept in the hospital Medical Records Department (also known as the Health Information Management Department). - [Family Life Center at St Francis Medical Center](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/family-life-center-at-st-francis-medical-center/): Our Family Life Center is a free-standing building on the St. Francis Medical Center campus. We are taking every precaution necessary to keep our mothers and newborns safe. - [Level III NICU](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/level-iii-nicu/): Through this partnership, more than 70 board-certified neonatologists, newborn hospitalists and high-risk OBs will be accessible through in-person and virtual consults, increasing St. Francis Medical Center’s capacity to care for women with complex pregnancies and critically ill infants. Together, we will ensure that the highest level of care is being provided to every newborn in the St. Francis NICU, with access to the latest treatments in maternal-fetal medicine - read more. - [Senior Services](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/services/senior-services/): St. Francis Medical Center is here for you at every stage of life.  In your golden years, we will continue to be your go-to hospital for care.  Whether for a routine mammogram or blood work, a specialized procedure such as a colonoscopy or MRI, a scheduled surgery, or an emergency, we have the talented team of experienced physicians, nurses, and technicians who will care for you with the highest level of skill, safety, and compassion. - [Pulmonary Support Groups](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/pulmonary-support-groups/): Better Breathing Support Group & Class: Better Breathing is a free educational series to improve your quality of life while living with lung disease. These educational sessions are open to all patients and family members who would like to learn more about lung disease and better breathing. - [Visitor Information](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/visitor-information/): Masks that entirely cover nose and mouth must be worn in the presence of staff or outside of the patient room. Masks with vents or exhalation valves are prohibited. Face shields cannot replace a mask but may be worn in addition to a mask. ## Testimonials - [Trauma Registrar Consultant](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/trauma-registrar-consultant/): Made friends for life here, the culture really resonates as family not co-workers. Team players are exactly what we had at St. Francis. Management goes above and beyond to offer any assistance needed to get the job done. They strive to maintain pure professionalism in all aspects of what they do. - [Case Management Current Employee](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/case-management-current-employee/): SFMC Rocks !! - [Surgical Technologist](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/surgical-technologist/): Well rounded work experience. You get to work in all different departments and get knowledge of all of them. All the people they're great and willing to help. - [Data Coordinator](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/data-coordinator/): I loved working here. The people are friendly, you do not feel like an outsider. Being part of a team felt great. Awesome leadership. - [Current Employee](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/current-employee-4/): Prime Healthcare is committed to living their Mission by “ walking the talk” in empowering their associates to exemplify the Values … Each Value in its essence speaks to the dignity and respect of those we serve in the community and those we serve beside… To heal mind, body and spirit takes a village that is inventive to infinity and that village is St Francis Medical Center. - [Current Employee](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/current-employee-3/): My leader takes time to really know me and is flexible with my schedule. What I've discovered is that the family really cares about their employees and the patients we serve. I also love my teammates and that makes a huge difference. We all pitch in to help each other and we all care about each other's success. It's also really neat to get to know other leaders who work at Prime facilities all over the country. - [Current Employee](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/current-employee-2/): It's fulfilling to support our hospitals and their mission of community healthcare. - [Current Outpatient Pharmacist](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/current-outpatient-pharmacist/): Working as an Outpatient Pharmacist is the best experience so far. I can't imagine working anywhere else other than Prime Healthcare Services. I have been at this location for almost 3 years and still love it every day. Prime has let me focus on what I do best as a pharmacist. The staff and management at Prime are friendly, easy to work with and the Inpatient pharmacy is very supportive. Prime also has the best health insurance for employees. - [Current Project Manager](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/current-project-manager/): Great team, benefits, pay, and work environment - [Current Registered Nurse](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/current-registered-nurse/): Love the mission of the hospital! - [Current Employee](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/current-employee/): Good environment and diverse culture is good to work in this company - [Willie](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/willie/): I love the Professional & Caring Staff! I get admitted once a year for my respiratory therapy and maintenance. I get my own clean room with wonderful picturesque views of Southern Cali. The multi-positional bed is comfortable and the WiFi is healthy & consistent. I also love the food! The Chefs know how to put together healthy and hearty meals! When I am discharged, I feel great! My lungs and internal organs are refreshed and all toxins are flushed out! Overall: 5 stars out of 5. - [Steven](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/employee-one/): Got rushed here after having my motorcycle accident a couple of weeks ago. From the Trauma Team to the RNs, to the CNAs to the PT and OT, and everyone else who helped and aided me to get better and took care of me made me feel at home and I couldn't have asked for a better team that was with me during my stay. Hard-working, passionate people here and I appreciate that so much. There's not enough words In the dictionary to acknowledge the experience I had. Thank you for everything. PS: the food was delicious every single time. - [Francine](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/would-recommend-to-anyone/): I was pleasantly surprised with the care and quickness of service we received at St. Francis. We went to ER and was seen within 15 minutes of checking in. My son was admitted shortly after. He ended up staying for a few days. He was made comfortable with his pain and ran every possible tests to ensure the right diagnosis. I appreciate the kindness and patience the nurses provided. I will definitely make St. Francis my first option for emergency/urgent care. - [Ellen](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/excellent-customer-support/): Had been admitted to this hospital 3x already for surgery. And all I can say is positive, from the security guards, admitting department, nurses and doctors. They are all kind, professional and has a positive attitude towards patient. You won’t get intimidated asking them questions. Special mention to the Ms. Rosalie and Ms. Rhea (the best nurses ever). And of course to my Doctor, Dr. Alemi Farzad, the best surgeon. - [Paige](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/testimonial/this-is-a-great-product/): I had a scheduled surgery 48 hours ago in the St. Francis OR. Everyone from the check-in to the lab technicians to the nurses and doctors were top notch! They ALL treated me with care and kindness. 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Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Stop the Bleed Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/stop-the-bleed-classes/2026-07-24/): Learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and how to control bleeding until professional help arrives. - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-07-28/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-07-31/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Fall Prevention Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/fall-prevention-classes/2026-08-07/): CLASSES ARE FREE - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-08-11/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-08-14/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Stop the Bleed Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/stop-the-bleed-classes/2026-08-21/): Learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and how to control bleeding until professional help arrives. - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-08-25/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-08-28/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Fall Prevention Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/fall-prevention-classes/2026-09-04/): CLASSES ARE FREE - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-09-08/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-09-11/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Stop the Bleed Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/stop-the-bleed-classes/2026-09-18/): Learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and how to control bleeding until professional help arrives. - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-09-22/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-09-25/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Fall Prevention Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/fall-prevention-classes/2026-10-02/): CLASSES ARE FREE - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-10-06/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-10-09/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Clase de Asientos de Seguridad](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/clase-de-asientos-de-seguridad-2026/): Clase de Asientos de Seguridad Gratis Solo para pacientes que van a tener su bebé en St. Francis Venga y aprenda La ley de California sobre el transporte de niños. Cuál es la silla de coche adecuada da para su recién nacido. Cómo obtener un asiento gratis. Un asiento de coche por familia. Se requiere comprobante de asistencia pública al momento de la reservación (Medi-Cal, WIC, EBT). Todas las clases: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Por favor llegue a las 8:45 a.m. - [Stop the Bleed Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/stop-the-bleed-classes/2026-10-16/): Learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and how to control bleeding until professional help arrives. - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-10-20/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-10-23/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Fall Prevention Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/fall-prevention-classes/2026-10-30/): CLASSES ARE FREE - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-11-03/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-11-06/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Stop the Bleed Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/stop-the-bleed-classes/2026-11-13/): Learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and how to control bleeding until professional help arrives. - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-11-17/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-11-20/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-12-01/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-12-04/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas. - [Fall Prevention Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/fall-prevention-classes/2026-12-11/): CLASSES ARE FREE - [Stop the Bleed Classes](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/stop-the-bleed-classes/2026-12-11/): Learn how to identify life-threatening bleeding and how to control bleeding until professional help arrives. - [Welcome Session 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/welcome-session-2026/2026-12-15/): Congratulations! Enjoy our friendly session about the benefits and resources available to you as you prepare for your big day. Plus take a tour of our Family Life Center where you will see our warm and bright private rooms and visit our Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Meet members of our care team, including bilingual nurses and staff who can answer all of your questions. - [Sesión de Bienvenida 2026](https://stfrancismedicalcenter.com/event/sesion-de-bienvenida-2026/2026-12-18/): ¡Felicidades! Disfrute de nuestra sesión amistosa sobre los beneficios y recursos disponibles para usted mientras se prepara para su gran día. Además, haga un recorrido por nuestro Centro de Vida Familiar, donde verá nuestras cálidas y luminosas habitaciones privadas y visitará nuestras unidades de cuidados intensivos neonatales, posparto y parto. Conozca a los miembros de nuestro equipo de atención, incluidas las enfermeras bilingües y el personal que puede responder a todas sus preguntas.