Los Angeles County Department Of Health Services Article Index for
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PERSONAL HEALTH


DHS operates four hospitals in Los Angeles County, affiliated with each of Los Angeles County's medical schools:


Each hospital contains a trauma center and provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services for men, women, and children. The King Drew trauma center was closed in 2005 due to problems at that hospital.

The Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center provides Physical Therapy services to individuals around the country.

Under Personal Health, DHS also operates numerous clinics and outpatient health centers throughout the County. These services are primarily provided to individuals without Health Insurance . Many of the poor receive Medicaid or Medicare and choose to receive services at private doctors or non-profit clinics.


PUBLIC HEALTH


Under Public Health, DHS provides services to all of Los Angeles County's residents. Public health programs include:


Public Health is planned to be separated from Personal Health into a new Department of Public Health. However, the separation has caused some issues with the Los Angeles County Board Of Supervisors and is on hold. {Link without Title}


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