UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
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UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Geography
Location Santa Monica, California, United States
Coordinates 34°01′39″N118°29′12″W / 34.02754°N 118.48659°W / 34.02754; -118.48659
Organization
Care system Private, Medicaid, Medicare
Type Community
Affiliated university University of California, Los Angeles
Services
Beds281
History
Opened1926
Links
Website uclahealth.org/santamonica
Lists Hospitals in California

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is a 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]

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History

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.

Orthopedic hospital

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.

Notable births

Notable deaths

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