LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center was officially renamed Los Angeles General Medical Center during a ceremony held May 3 in the shadow of the iconic Boyle Heights structure.
It’s a new beginning for the county’s most distinctive and busiest healthcare facility, which has been in operation for 55 years. The newly named hospital will also have a new motto: “Exceptional Care, Healthy Communities,” and a new mission to build healthy communities by being a trusted provider of excellent, whole-person care to all, according to a statement from Los Angeles County Health Services.
“Today marks a new beginning for us, but it’s also a continuation of our mission to provide exceptional care and building healthy communities,” Jorge Orozco, the hospital CEO, said during the renaming ceremony. “Our new motto, Exceptional Care, Healthy Communities, reflects this north star and we are excited to live up to this standard every day.”…