January 14, 2026

A Year of Grand Achievements: Celebrating the Grand Tower Anniversary

January marks the one-year anniversary of the Grand Tower opening at California Hospital Medical Center

California Hospital Medical Center is pleased to welcome Brian Smolskis as its new President and CEO, who joined the organization on December 8, 2025. As we welcome Brian, we also mark a significant milestone: the one-year anniversary of our state-of-the-art Grand Tower.

The Grand Tower, a testament to the generous support of our donor community, has profoundly impacted patient care in its inaugural year:

75,000 Emergency Room Visits: The advanced J. Thomas McCarthy Emergency Center and Leavey Trauma Center have provided critical, high-quality care to approximately 75,000 individuals, serving as a vital resource for our community.
2,200 New Lives Welcomed: Our modern maternity facilities have facilitated the arrival of around 2,200 newborns, underscoring our commitment to comprehensive family care.

These statistics underscore the Grand Tower's immediate and essential contribution to the health and well-being of those we serve, directly enabled by your invaluable partnership.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our donor community for your ongoing commitment. Your support is instrumental in transforming these ambitious projects into tangible patient services.

A Message from Brian Smolskis

We invite you to view a special video message from Brian Smolskis, where he shares his appreciation for our donors, reflects on the Grand Tower's first-year success.

Learn more about the Grand Tower at dignityhealth.org/chmc/grandtower.

About California Hospital Medical Center Foundation

California Hospital Medical Center Foundation was founded in 1985 to raise philanthropic support for building projects, equipment, patient care services and community outreach for Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center. The generosity and vision of our donors generate the resources to provide the highest quality medical care to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The foundation has dedicated staff and is governed by a Board of Directors that oversees a comprehensive fund development program incorporating special events, private foundation and corporate grants, individual giving and government support— raising more than $25 million per year. Learn more at SupportCaliforniaHospital.org.

About Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit CommonSpirit.org/CaliforniaHospital for more information.