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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...
Lawrence Barnard named CEO of St. Francis Medical Center
Lawrence “Larry” Barnard has been named CEO of St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare (Ontario, Calif.). Barnard joins St. Francis with more than 14 years of health care leadership and operations experience in...
St. Francis Medical Center Welcomes Desert Trauma Surgeons, Inc.
St. Francis Medical Center is pleased to welcome Desert Trauma Surgeons, Inc. (DTS) and its team of specialists to the hospital’s trauma program. DTS is partnering with St. Francis to provide the professional services for...
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...
Welcome, RN New Grads
St. Francis Medical Center is pleased to welcome 47 new nursing professionals to its healthcare team. They are among the 75 nurses comprising the first RN New Graduate Cohort of Prime Healthcare’s Nurse Residency Program, which places...
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...
Grateful Employee Gives Back on Birthday
Jedidiah Manna, a young man from humble beginnings in Cameroon, Central Africa, was forced to flee his homeland several years ago due to civil unrest and political persecution. After a long, arduous journey through various countries over many...
St. Francis Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award for commitment to prioritizing quality care for stroke patients(LYNWOOD, CA – Sept. 20, 2021) - St. Francis Medical Center has received the American Heart...