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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...
Training the Next Generation of Spiritual Leaders
Training the Next Generation of Spiritual Leaders Throughout our 77-year legacy in the community, meeting a patient’s spiritual needs has been a defining aspect of our care. In a special segment by Spectrum News, our tradition of treating the...
A Baby Girl and a Gift of Gratitude
In 2017, baby girl Ihuoma, also known as Olive, was born to Ogbonne and Christopher in our Family Life Center. Mom and Dad were overjoyed. Olive was beautiful, much-anticipated, and immediately loved. However, Christopher and Ogbonne were also...
Clay Farell Named CEO of St. Francis Medical Center
(Lynwood, CA – November 20, 2022) – Clay Farell, FACHE, has been named CEO of St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare (Ontario, Calif.). Farell joins St. Francis Medical Center and Prime Healthcare with 14 years of healthcare...
COVID-19 and Flu Clinics for the Community
St. Francis Medical Center Partners with L.A. County Department of Public Health and Veritas Healthcare to Offer new COVID-19 Bivalent Booster and Flu VaccineCommunity Vaccine Clinics address increasing rates of Omicron and flu and help...
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...
St. Francis Medical Center Receives Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
Older adults vulnerable to serious summer heat-related illnesses have access to emergency services in the community dedicated to providing them with optimal care (Lynwood, CA – July 13, 2022) – St. Francis Medical Center, a member of...
St. Francis among the first in the area to acquire Inari Medical FlowTriever System
(Lynwood, CA – June 16, 2022) – Gasping for breath and scared for her life, Lynwood resident Deborah Williams was in critical condition when she was rushed to St Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, where she faced a...
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...
Acknowledging Our Next Generation of Nursing Professionals
St. Francis Medical Center celebrated the accomplishments of 39 nursing graduates who, as members of the first cohort of Prime Healthcare’s Nurse Residency Program, successfully attained their RN license and joined the nursing team at St. Francis...
Community Blood Drive – April 6, 2022 (St. Francis Medical Center)
St. Francis Medical Center is hosting a Community Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 6, from 10 am – 4 pm. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Every blood type is needed. Every donation can...
St. Francis Medical Center Opens New OB ED
New service provides direct emergency care access for expectant mothers in the community(LYNWOOD, Calif. – March 2, 2022) – St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is pleased to announce its new Obstetrical Emergency...