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- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Again Earns Top Marks in Social Responsibility Rankings](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-again-earns-top-marks-in-social-responsibility-rankings/): Hospital earns "A" grades in Social Responsibility, Health Equity, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Inclusivity and is in California’s Top 5% for Pay Equity. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of the Prime...
- [Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/stroke-recovery-navigating-life-and-finding-hope/): May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1 While recognizing these symptoms quickly can save lives, what often receives far less attention is what happens after a stroke occurs. Recovery can be complex and deeply personal, involving medical care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments.
- [Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/understanding-the-connection-why-managing-stress-is-vital-for-your-health/): April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital again ranked among the nation’s top 5% for exceptional, patient-centered care](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-again-ranked-among-the-nations-top-5-for-exceptional-patient-centered-care/): Hospital earns 13th Consecutive Patient Safety Excellence Award. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that it has achieved the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades...
- [Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/celebrating-patient-safety-awareness-week-2026/): As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards of care. Their expertise and commitment to safety ensure our patients receive care that is timely, safe, and compassionate.
- [Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/your-heart-your-health-what-to-know-this-american-heart-month/): Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting whole-body wellness so you can live fully and confidently. Often called the body’s engine, your heart works nonstop, pumping life-sustaining blood, oxygen, and nutrients to every cell.
- [Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/why-strong-emergency-medical-services-matter-during-winter-months/): Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for community safety.
- [Blood Drive, September 30, 2025](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/blood-drive-september-30-2025/): Give blood. Help save lives. Red Cross Blood Drive, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, Location: Classroom, 7901 Walker St, La Palma, CA 90623, Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org. and use sponsor code: LPIH Or call 1.800.733.2767
- [The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses Coming Soon!](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/the-daisy-award-for-extraordinary-nurses-coming-soon/): The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family...
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital earns “A” for Social Responsibility on national ranking](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-a-for-social-responsibility-on-national-ranking/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital among best in the nation at serving its patients and community. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, part of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, received an “A” grade for social responsibility from the Lown Institute...
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Earns Fifth Consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-fifth-consecutive-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group/): Spring 2025 award marks a continued commitment to excellence in patient safety. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is proud to announce that it has earned its fifth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade...
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital among the nation’s top 5% for exceptional, patient-centered care](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-among-the-nations-top-5-for-exceptional-patient-centered-care/): Healthgrades names La Palma Intercommunity Hospital a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that it has been recognized...
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-an-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group-for-fall-2024/): New Grade for Fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent...
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Honored With Five-Star Ratings for Critical Care, Orthopedic and Gastrointestinal Care](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-honored-with-five-star-ratings-for-critical-care-orthopedic-and-gastrointestinal-care/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a patient safety ratings organization. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a patient safety ratings organization. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade
- [Healthgrades Names La Palma Intercommunity Hospital a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/healthgrades-names-la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-a-2024-patient-safety-excellence-award-recipient/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital among top 10% in nation for patient safety. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient
- [Streamlining Your Emergency Room Experience: Introducing FastTrackCare](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/streamlining-your-emergency-room-experience-introducing-getcarenow/): At La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, we offer FastTrackCare, a simple online tool that lets you reserve your spot in the ER for non-life-threatening issues ahead of time. Here’s how it works and how it can help you. Please remember, in a life-threatening medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-an-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
- [Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Elevating Alzheimer’s Care](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/alzheimers-awareness-month-elevating-alzheimers-care/): November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness and support those affected by this challenging disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and debilitating condition that primarily affects the elderly. As we honor this month, it's essential to recognize the difference that a geriatric-accredited emergency department at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital can make for Alzheimer's patients. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of visiting a geriatric-accredited emergency department and encourage anyone who suspects Alzheimer's symptoms in themselves or a loved one to take action.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Earns “A” for Patient and Clinical Outcomes on National Ranking](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-lown-a-for-patient-and-clinical-outcomes-on-national-ranking/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital among best in the nation for outcomes according to Lown Institute
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-awarded-spring-2023-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group/): La Palma, California, May 3, 2023 – La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from...
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals List](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-named-to-the-2022-fortune-merative-100-top-hospitals-list/): (La Palma, CA – August 4th, 2022)- La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospitals® list. This is the second time the hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top-performing Community Hospitals in the nation. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is one of two hospitals in the state of California to be recognized in the “Medium Community Hospital” division. The annual list was published by Fortune.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-achieves-healthgrades-2020-patient-safety-excellence-award/): La Palma, CA (June 16, 2020) – La Palma Intercommunity Hospital announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence award. This distinction places La Palma Intercommunity Hospital among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems.
- [Medical Emergencies](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/medical-emergencies/): Patients Suffering Non-COVID-19 Emergencies, Such as Heart Attacks or Strokes, Should Not Delay Care and Still Visit ER
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-receives-get-with-the-guidelines-heart-failure-silver-plus-quality-achievement-award/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. The goal is speeding recovery and reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-receives-an-a-for-patient-safety-for-the-spring-2019-leapfrog-hospital-safety-grade/): (La Palma, CA, May 29, 2019) – La Palma Intercommunity Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and was the recipient of the Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence award. This distinction places La Palma Intercommunity Hospital among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals. The designation recognizes the efforts made in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Receives Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-receives-healthgrades-2018-patient-safety-excellence-award/): La Palma, CA (May 8, 2018) – La Palma Intercommunity Hospital announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™, a designation that recognizes superior performance of hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays.
- [Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $267 Million Series 2018 Bond Offerings](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-healthcare-foundation-announces-closing-of-267-million-series-2018-bond-offerings/): (Ontario, CA – January 25, 2018) – Prime Healthcare Foundation, a not-for-profit hospital system, announced the closing of $267 million in bond financing, the first-ever such financing by the Foundation. Prime Healthcare Foundation owns and operates 15 hospitals in six states and is affiliated with Prime Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit health systems in the United States.
- [The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare hospitals as 2017 Pioneers in Quality™ Contributors](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/the-joint-commission-has-recognized-prime-healthcare-hospitals-as-2017-pioneers-in-quality-contributors/): (Ontario, CA – November 16, 2017) –The Joint Commission has recognized Prime Healthcare as a Pioneer in Quality contributor. Prime hospitals have implemented new technology to electronically share clinical quality measure (eCQM) data to The Joint Commission to measure and improve care processes, performance, and outcomes.
- [Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Nationally by Healthgrades – Hospitals receive nearly 200 awards for various specialties](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-healthcare-hospitals-recognized-nationally-by-healthgrades-hospitals-receive-nearly-200-awards-for-various-specialties/): (Ontario, CA - October 18, 2017) – Prime Healthcare’s community hospitals across the United States have once again received top awards and accolades for clinical excellence in various procedures and conditions by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
- [Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $160 Million Financing Transaction](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-healthcare-foundation-announces-closing-of-160-million-financing-transaction/): (Ontario, CA) – Today, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit hospital system, announced that it has closed a $160 million senior secured credit facility (Facility) led by BBVA Compass (BBVA). The Facility, which may be expanded in the future through a $50 million accordion feature, will be used to fund acquisitions and support operations.
- [NATIONAL STUDY: Prime Healthcare California Hospitals Achieve 87 Five-Star and 14 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/national-study-prime-healthcare-california-hospitals-achieve-87-five-star-and-14-specialty-excellence-awards-from-healthgrades/): (Ontario, CA, October 20, 2016) – Prime Healthcare’s 15 California hospitals have achieved a total of 87 5-star achievements and 14 Specialty Excellence Awards from Healthgrades, the leading online resource helping consumers make informed decisions about their care.
- [Dr. Prem Reddy Once Again Recognized Among the Most Influential Healthcare Leaders in the Nation](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/dr-prem-reddy-once-again-recognized-among-the-most-influential-healthcare-leaders-in-the-nation/): Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, Chairman, President, and CEO of Prime Healthcare, has once again been named to Modern Healthcare’s prestigious list of the “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” for 2016. This is the third time that Dr. Reddy has been recognized as among the most influential healthcare leaders in the nation.
- [Dr. Reddy in Conversation with The Advisory Board’s Managing Director, Eric Larsen](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/dr-reddy-in-conversation-with-the-advisory-boards-managing-director-eric-larsen/): We are pleased to share this Q&A featuring Dr. Prem Reddy and Prime Healthcare and the Managing Director of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is a prestigious healthcare advisory organization located on three continents, and its Daily Briefing is distributed to more than 200,000 healthcare leaders throughout the United States and abroad. Please feel free to share Dr. Reddy’s feature article with others in your organization and community. The beginning of the interview is posted below.
- [Prime Healthcare Continues Growth with Completed Acquisitions in Texas and Alabama](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-healthcare-continues-growth-with-completed-acquisitions-in-texas-and-alabama/): Ontario, Calif., March 2, 2015 – Prime Healthcare announced today that it has completed its acquisition of two hospitals from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems: Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, and Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama, as well as related outpatient services.
- [California Newspapers Endorse Sale of Daughters of Charity Hospitals to Prime Healthcare Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/california-newspapers-endorse-sale-of-daughters-of-charity-hospitals-to-prime-healthcare-services/): Ontario, Calif., Feb. 16, 2015 – The San Francisco Chronicle has joined a wave of newspaper endorsements across California supporting the sale of Daughters of Charity Hospitals to Prime Healthcare Services.
- [Prime Healthcare and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan End Lawsuits And Agree to Work Together](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-healthcare-and-kaiser-foundation-health-plan-end-lawsuits-and-agree-to-work-together/): Ontario, Calif., February 9, 2015 – Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. announced today that they have agreed to dismiss their respective lawsuits against each other (Prime Healthcare Cases, Judicial Council Coordinated Proceedings No. 4580) for breach of contract, unfair competition, and other claims, some of which have been pending in Los Angeles Superior Court since 2008, and instead to resolve their disputes through confidential and binding arbitration.
- [Prime Healthcare Services Completes Acquisition of North Vista Hospital, located in Nevada](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-healthcare-services-completes-acquisition-of-north-vista-hospital-located-in-nevada/): Ontario, Calif., Jan. 22, 2015 – Prime Healthcare Services announced today that it has completed its acquisition of North Vista Hospital, a 177-bed acute care hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Converts to Not-for-Profit Facility](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-converts-to-not-for-profit-facility/): IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-earns-top-performer-on-key-quality-measures-recognition-from-the-joint-commission/): (LA PALMA, NOVEMBER 13, 2014) – La Palma Intercommunity Hospital today announced it has been recognized as a 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital was recognized as part of The Joint Commission's 2014 annual report "America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety," for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for heart attack, pneumonia, and surgical care. La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is one of 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2013 Top Performer distinction.
- [Prime is far and away best candidate to buy Daughters of Charity hospitals](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-is-far-and-away-best-candidate-to-buy-daughters-of-charity-hospitals/): "It's beyond comprehension how the Mercury News could advocate for the potential closure of six vital community hospitals in California and the loss of pension and health benefits of 16,000 union and non-union workers. But that is essentially what it called for in its ill-considered editorial urging the state Attorney General to reject the sale of Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS) to Prime Healthcare.
- [Prime Healthcare Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Daughters of Charity Health System](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/prime-healthcare-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-daughters-of-charity-health-system/): Ontario, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2014) – Prime Healthcare Services and Prime Healthcare Foundation ("Prime Healthcare") said today it will ensure continued access to quality healthcare at six struggling California hospitals it will acquire from the Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS), pending approval by the state Attorney General. In addition, Prime Healthcare will infuse $150 million in capital improvements at the facilities, protect 7,600 jobs and assume hundreds of millions of dollars in pension guarantees for more than 17,000 union and non-union active and retired workers.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-named-one-of-the-nations-100-top-hospitals-by-truven-health-analytics/): (La Palma, Calif., March 3, 2014) –La Palma Intercommunity Hospital this week was named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.
- [La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Now Contracted with United Healthcare](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/la-palma-intercommunity-hospital-now-contracted-with-united-healthcare/): Ontario, Calif., Jan. 5, 2014 – Prime Healthcare is pleased to announce that it has expanded its contractual agreements with United Healthcare, which now includes 14 Prime Healthcare hospitals in its coverage.

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- [Contact Form](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/careers/contact-form/): Please join our talent network to receive updates about hiring events, new opportunities, and speak to one of our recruiters. Complete the form above and one of our team members will connect with you.
- [Awards](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/awards/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is proud to be an award-winning hospitalhonored to receive national recognition from the followingorganizations.
- [Health Equity](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/health-equity/): California law (Assembly Bill No. 1204) requires hospitals to share information about the quality of care and patient outcomes across different groups of people, such as age, race/ethnicity, language and insurance type. Each year, hospitals must submit a report to the state that highlights areas where differences in care exist and outline plans to improve equity. 
- [Thank You](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/careers/thank-you/): Thank You!Thank you for your interest in joining our team! A member of our recruitment team will contact you shortly by text or email. Please watch your inbox, including your spam or junk folder. We look forward to connecting with you soon and appreciate your time.
- [Help Paying Your Bill](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/help-paying-your-bill/): If you are not eligible for a government program and meet certain low- and moderate- income requirements, you may qualify for our Financial Assistance Program.  Our Financial Assistance Program provides financial assistance to help qualified patients pay for healthcare based on their financial need. This includes emergency, urgent, or medically necessary care. Patients who qualify get some or all of their costs covered regardless of whether they have healthcare coverage, or are uninsured, or are underinsured.
- [FastTrackCare](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/fasttrackcare/): Welcome to La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, serving the communities of Orange and Los Angeles Counties, CA, where swift and reliable emergency care is just a few clicks away. Our online service, FastTrackCare, empowers you to schedule your arrival time at our Emergency Room, effectively minimizing extended wait times.
- [Wellness Blog](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/wellness-blog/)
- [Emergency Telemedicine Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/emergency-telemedicine-services/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is proud to extend its care to the comfort of your own home through our Emergency Telemedicine Service.Through this service, our physicians are able to connect with you securely through a remote location.
- [Site Map](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/site-map/)
- [Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/comprehensive-care-for-joint-replacement/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is participating in a Medicare initiative called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model. The CJR model aims to promote quality and financial accountability for care surrounding lower-extremity joint replacement (LEJR) procedures, commonly referred to as hip and knee replacements and/or other major leg procedures. The participation of La Palma Intercommunity Hospital in the CJR model should not restrict your access to care for your medical condition or your freedom to choose your healthcare clinicians and services.
- [Respiratory Therapy](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/medical-services/respiratory-therapy/): The Respiratory Care Department provides respiratory care services to patients ranging in age from neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult through geriatric. We provide a range of services that will meet the varying needs of patients in a caring and compassionate manner ranging from simple coughing and deep breathing, to care as complex as life sustaining mechanical ventilation.
- [Social Services/Case Management](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/social-services-case-management/): The Case Management Department offers assistance to in-patients who require help with their discharge plans or whose living arrangement may interfere with their care or recovery. The Case Management department is made up of nurses, social workers, and discharge planners. 
- [Pharmacy](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/pharmacy/): The Pharmacy department provides safe, cost effective, comprehensive and progressive pharmaceutical services of the highest quality in order to maximize care for patients of all ages. The pharmacy (drugstore) department complies with the applicable laws and regulations.
- [ICU](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/icu/): Our ICU department is composed of experienced nurses who have advanced training in critical care treatment. They collaborate with the entire team (eg. Dedicated Medical Physicians, Pharmacists, designated respiratory therapists, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists, case managers and social workers) to provide effective and high quality care.
- [Clinical Lab](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/clinical-lab/): Our hospital offers a full clinical laboratory, which provides Point-of care, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood band, Serology and immunology services.
- [Wound Healing Center](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/medical-services/wound-healing-center/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's Wound Healing Center offers a full range of services for effective wound treatment and management of associated medical conditions.
- [Surgical Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/surgical-services/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital specializes in some of the latest in-patient and out-patient surgical techniques including laser surgery, arthroscopy and laparoscopic procedures.
- [Website Accessibility](https://www.primehealthcare.com/Website-Accessibility.aspx): Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare hospitals are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Because patients are our top priority, we have implemented features to improve accessibility. Some of these features are described below:
- [Events](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/events/): Events Click here to view the flyer. Featured Services
- [Visitors Guide](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/visitors-guide/): We encourage loved ones to visit patients and we make every effort to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our patients and visitors. While receiving care, patients have the right to decide who may or may not visit, and those visitors are allowed without regard to race, color, national origin, language, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or socioeconomic status.
- [Patient Guide](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/patient-guide/): You have the right to make choices regarding your health care. You can prepare for the possibility that you will be unable to make health care decisions by making your wishes known in advance. Your wishes can be communicated through "advance directives." You have the right to name someone else to make health care decisions for you when you cannot. You can do this by completing a power of attorney for health care. In this document, you can name an adult relative or friend that you trust as your "agent" to speak for you when you are too sick to make your own decisions. After you chose your agent, be sure that your agent understands your wishes and will be comfortable communicating your wishes should the need arise.
- [Make an Appointment](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/make-an-appointment/): Please contact 911, for all emergencies.For Appointments/Referrals/General Questions, please call us at 714-670-7400.
- [Public Safety Notice](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/public-safety-notice/): A patient of La Palma Intercommunity Hospital has the right to express to any staff member, the Patient Advocate or a state agency, at any time, and without retaliation, a complaint or a grievance concerning care and treatment while in the hospital. Concerns about patient service or comfort should be directed to:
- [Insurance Details](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/insurance-details/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is committed to providing quality healthcare that fits the needs of our community, and we are here to answer your questions to help you understand how your insurance benefits will work for you.
- [ACA Insurance Exchange Information](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/aca-insurance-exchange-information/): The Covered California Health Insurance Marketplace opens on November 15, 2014. Open enrollment for health insurance will last through February 15, 2015 and coverage can begin as early as January 1st, 2015. You can learn more and sign up for coverage using the link to Covered California below.
- [Site Disclaimer](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/site-disclaimer/): We operate our clinician referral service to assist patients in selecting clinicians who are employed by members of Prime Healthcare (“Prime”). There are no charges to the clinicians or you for this service. While Prime does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information contained on this website, we endeavor to make your search results reflect all clinicians meeting the criteria you designate for your search. Your final selection of a clinician should be based on your needs and preferences. If a clinician leaves Prime, we will no longer include the clinician in our referral service. Any reliance on any information provided by the website, others appearing on the website, and/or other visitors to the website is solely at the user’s risk. The use of and information on this website is not intended to create any clinician-patient relationship. That relationship only occurs when you and your chosen clinician mutually agree to establish such relationship.
- [Patient Relations](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/patient-relations/): Anytime your concerns are not resolved to your satisfaction, you may also contact our Patient Relations Department at 714-670-7400. They will work with all hospital departments to investigate your complaint and assist you in handling your concern. If this is not to your satisfaction, you may file your complaint with the California Department of Health Services by calling 323-869-8500
- [Visitor Frequently Asked Questions](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/visitor-frequently-asked-questions/): Fully vaccinated means that you have had your second Pfizer or Moderna dose OR your single-dose J&J vaccine at least two weeks ago.
- [Fact Sheet](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/fact-sheet/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is an affiliate of Prime Healthcare Services, Inc.
- [Community Health Needs Assessment](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/community-health-needs-assessment/): CHNA - Community Health Needs Assessment 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment 2019-2021 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment 2018 Community Health Needs Assessment 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Featured Services
- [Charitable Activities](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/charitable-activities/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is proud to sponsor many community services, organizations and charity programs including, but not limited to the following:
- [Home](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is participating in a Medicare initiative called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model. The CJR model aims to promote quality and financial accountability for care surrounding lower-extremity joint replacement (LEJR) procedures, commonly referred to as hip and knee replacements and/or other major leg procedures.
- [COVID-19 Vaccine Information](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/covid-19-vaccine-information/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital continues to follow government guidelines for vaccine administration. We encourage every member of the community to get the vaccine if able.
- [Behavioral Health Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/behavioral-health-services/): The ability to cope with the normal stresses of life can sometimes become overwhelming and may interfere with an individual's ability to be happy, productive and contribute to the community. When this happens, there may be changes in behavior such as confusion, depression, mood swings, withdrawal from others and suicidal tendencies.
- [Imaging Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/imaging-services/): The Imaging Center at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers a full spectrum of services including the following:
- [For Physicians](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/for-physicians/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, an affiliate of Prime Healthcare Services, welcomes physicians from all specialties. We believe in active participation by physicians in day-to-day operations to the hospital. We have physician participation at each level, including but not limited to emergency department management, with a medical director in charge of medical management and significant physician participation at the Board level.
- [Community Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/community-services/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is highly committed to the health, wellness and special healthcare needs of our senior community.
- [Medical Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/medical-services/): Our hospital provides the following medical services.
- [About Prime Healthcare](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/about-prime-healthcare/): Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Eighteen of the Prime hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.
- [Quality Measures](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/quality-measures/): We are steadfast in our commitment to continuously improve our quality of care. Our success is built upon our dedication to providing patient-centered, compassionate care that is respectful and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values. In partnership with the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI), the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) and the California Hospital Association (CHA), we are providing you with publicly available quality data on five key metrics that can help you make the best decisions about your healthcare.
- [Emergency Room FAQs](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/emergency-services/emergency-room-faqs/): Call 911 or immediately go to an emergency room when someone is experiencing the following:
- [Mission & Values](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/mission-values/): To deliver compassionate, quality care to patients and better healthcare to our communities.
- [News](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/news/): Read recent news about our hospital, clinicians, innovative programs and treatments, our latest quality and safety awards, and community service.
- [Price Transparency](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/price-transparency/): We understand that paying for emergency or other medically necessary medical care can be difficult, particularly for patients who lack health insurance. As part of our commitment to our patients, we provide financial assistance to patients who are indigent and satisfy certain requirements. Our financial counselors work hard to help our patients address their financial responsibilities in a way that is fair and sensitive to their circumstances and they are here to help you find financial solutions that can help cover your cost of care.
- [Medical Records](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/medical-records/): Your records are maintained by our hospital’s Medical Records Department with utmost care. If you need a copy of your record for personal use, there is a nominal charge. We will be happy to copy your record for any physician who is to provide continued medical care for your well being, at no charge.
- [Contact](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/contact-us/): For appointments/general questions, call us at 714-670-7400. For billing questions, please contact 714-229-7710.
- [Privacy Policy](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/privacy-policy/): We may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.
- [CareCredit](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/care-credit/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is pleased to announce that we have partnered with CareCredit® to offer promotional financing options* expenses of $200 or more to help you get the care you need, when you need it.
- [My Chart – Patient Portal](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/my-chart-patient-portal/): Important! Sign up or sign in and access this secure and convenient way to take control of your health.
- [Leadership](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/leadership/): Leadership
Governing Board
Executive Leadership
Medical Leadership
- [Why Healthcare/Prime](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/careers/why-healthcare-prime/): As the baby-boom generation retires and ages, they are not only vacating positions, but also creating increasing demand for healthcare services. Additionally, critical public health issues such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and obesity have grown the medical field as we strive to create a healthier America. Eight of the top 20 fastest growing professions are in the healthcare industry, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. A job in healthcare is a both a short-term opportunity and a long-term career.
- [Careers](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/careers/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers rewarding career opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment, where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive.
- [Emergency Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/emergency-services/): For life-threatening emergencies call 9-1-1
- [About Us](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/about-us/): Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 127-bed, not for profit, acute-care community hospital, and member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity.
- [Patients & Visitors](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/patients-visitors/): La Palma Intercommunity Hospital has built a reputation for Patient Focused and Physician Driven Management. Pioneers in their fields, LPIH is committed to its communities, providing primary care to children and families, chronic care to seniors, and a range of rehabilitation services, occupational and environmental health programs, as well as health promotion, disease prevention and home care services. Our locations offer a variety of excellent patient services. Please select the location you wish to learn more about from the list on the left to be taken to the patient information specific to that location.
- [Services](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/services/): As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center offers the high-quality and compassionate care and a variety of inpatient and outpatient services catered to meet the health care needs of the Blue Water and Thumb communities.
- [Find a Provider](https://lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com/find-a-provider/)