UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center | |
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UCLA Health | |
Geography | |
Location | Santa Monica, California, United States |
Coordinates | 34°01′39″N118°29′12″W / 34.02754°N 118.48659°W |
Organization | |
Care system | Private, Medicaid, Medicare |
Type | Community |
Affiliated university | University of California, Los Angeles |
Services | |
Beds | 281 |
History | |
Opened | 1926 |
Links | |
Website | uclahealth |
Lists | Hospitals in California |
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is a Teaching hospital located within the city of Santa Monica, California. The hospital was founded in 1926, and is a member of the UCLA Health. [1] [2] The hospital is also known internationally for operating its Rape Treatment Center and the adjoining Stuart House for sexually abused children. [3]
The hospital was founded in 1926 by two doctors. In 1941, the hospital was acquired by the Lutheran Hospital Society of Southern California, who also owned California Hospital Medical Center. [4]
In 1986, the $36 million six-story Merle Norman Pavilion addition was constructed, which held 107 beds and two thirds of them being private rooms. [5] In 1988, LHS merged with HealthWest, the parent company of Northridge Hospital, to form UniHealth. [6]
In 1995, UCLA Medical Center bought Santa Monica Hospital from UniHealth. [7]
In 2007, the 16,000 square foot Nethercutt Emergency Center was opened and contains 22 beds, named after J.B. Nethercutt. [8]
In 2012, the hospital replacement project was finished which started in 2000 the new replacement wings opened. The tower built in 1967 was torn down and made room for a new courtyard. The north wing and central wing make up of the old tower and the only original building existing is the Merle Norman pavilion which is still in use today.
The orthopedic practice group at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, has been recognized as one of the best orthopedic hospitals in the United States. In 2011, the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, opened a new facility next to the existing orthopedic hospital, on 15th Street and Wilshire Blvd.
Mehli Mehta was an Indian conductor and violinist.
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Merle Nethercutt Norman was an American cosmetics magnate, chemist, and philanthropist. She was the founder of Merle Norman Cosmetics and was one of the early business pioneers of franchising.
Jack Boison Nethercutt was an American entrepreneur and car collector. He was the founder and namesake of the Nethercutt Collection, which he is considered a pioneer of car collecting and the greatest car restorer of all time.
The Nethercutt-Richards family is a prominent American family in the fields of business and cars. The family originated from the Midwestern U.S. in the 19th century and made their fortune primarily from the cosmetics industry in the early 20th century.
Merle Norman Cosmetics Inc. or simply known as Merle Norman, is an American cosmetics company that manufactures skin care, personal care, and makeup products founded in 1931 by Merle Norman. The company sells its products through e-commerce and its beauty store studio franchises, along with operating day spas through its Merle Norman Spa brand. As of 2021 the company had 1,007 locations throughout 7 countries, primarily in North America.
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