Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Hospital for Comprehensive Care in Lynwood, CA
Founded in 1945, St. Francis Medical Center has served as a cornerstone of healthcare in Southeast Los Angeles for eight decades. Our institution combines deep-rooted community commitment with advanced medical expertise across cardiovascular care, surgical specialties, orthopedics, and comprehensive community outreach programs. Recognized as the only trauma center in our service area, we maintain critical accreditations including Primary Stroke Care Center designation and STEMI Receiving Center status from Los Angeles County. Our certified Baby-Friendly Family Life Center delivers over 3,000 births annually through expert prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care supported by a Level III NICU. As part of Prime Healthcare, we leverage national resources while maintaining local responsiveness through 24/7 emergency services and specialized programs like our Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.Our clinical teams hold multiple national recognitions, including the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award, demonstrating our commitment to evidence-based care protocols. We prioritize patient convenience through digital tools like MyChart Patient Portal and innovative solutions such as FastTrackCare ER reservations. With 80 years of operational history, our organization builds upon extensive institutional experience while maintaining modern medical capabilities through continuous technology upgrades and staff development programs.
Services
Emergency Care
Heart Care
Stroke Center
Maternity Care
Behavioral Health
Orthopedics
Surgical Services
NICU
Wound Care
Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- 80 years serving Southeast Los Angeles with medical excellence
- 24/7 emergency and trauma care availability
- Nationally recognized stroke treatment capabilities
- Personalized maternity care with Level III NICU
- Award-winning cardiovascular treatment programs
Associations and certifications
- Geriatric-Accredited Emergency Department
- Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
- Baby-Friendly Certified
- Primary Stroke Care Center
- STEMI Receiving Center
What people say
Amazing care
Best in the area
Rapid service
Knowledgeable staff
Maravillosa esta hai
Services
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency department provides immediate care for critical conditions, featuring FastTrackCare reservations and trauma center capabilities. Specialized geriatric accreditation ensures optimal treatment for older adults. The department handles over 1,500 annual trauma cases with board-certified emergency physicians.
Heart Care
Award-winning cardiovascular programs offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for heart conditions. Our cardiac catheterization lab enables emergency angioplasty with STEMI certification. Patients benefit from advanced surgical options and post-treatment rehabilitation programs recognized by the American Heart Association.
Maternity Care
Baby-Friendly certified maternity services include prenatal education, natural childbirth options, and Level III NICU care. Our family-centered approach supports over 3,000 annual deliveries with personalized birth plans and postpartum support programs for new mothers.
Stroke Center
Thrombectomy-capable stroke center provides rapid intervention for acute stroke patients. Joint Commission-accredited program features specialized neurosurgical teams and advanced imaging technology. Time-critical treatment protocols reduce long-term disability through clot removal procedures.
Behavioral Health
Comprehensive mental health programs address acute and chronic behavioral conditions through inpatient and outpatient services. Specialized care includes trauma recovery, substance abuse treatment, and adolescent mental health programs with licensed clinical therapists.
Questions
How do I schedule emergency room arrival time?
Use FastTrackCare to reserve your ER visit online or text 'ER Now' to (310) 220-4049 for immediate scheduling.
What specialized maternity services are available?
Our Baby-Friendly certified center offers prenatal classes, natural childbirth options, and Level III NICU care with 24/7 neonatologist coverage.
Are payment plans available for medical services?
Contact our billing department to discuss financial assistance programs and customized payment arrangements for qualifying patients.
What stroke treatment capabilities exist?
As a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, we provide emergency clot removal procedures with specialized neurosurgical teams available 24/7.
How can I access my medical records?
Request records through our MyChart Patient Portal or contact the medical records department directly during business hours.
