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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 GetCareNow: A Day in the Life
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat to our many responsibilities. GetCareNow is an up-to-the minute service that puts time back in your control. Let's take a look at how families, busy professionals, and...
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
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
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)