May 7, 2025

California Hospital Medical Center receives Health Care Equity Certification from The Joint Commission

LOS ANGELES — We are thrilled to share that California Hospital Medical Center received The Joint Commission’s Health Care Equity Certification, recognizing CHMC as a leading hospital in health care equity through assessments in five categories: leadership, collaboration, data collection, provision of care, and performance improvement.

Aerial view of the CHMC campus “This major milestone is not only a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to health equity,” said Garrett South, Director, Patient Experience, CHMC, “it also reflects how deeply we live our Dignity Health mission and values for our diverse Southern California community.”

Introduced in 2023, the Health Care Equity Certification recognizes hospitals that excel in identifying and addressing health disparities. Hospitals that received the certification are identified as industry-leaders in health equity and closing gaps in access and quality of care among patient groups that frequently experience health disparities.

California Hospital Medical Center is the first CommonSpirit Health hospital nationally and one of the only hospitals in the Western U.S.to receive this certification from The Joint Commission.

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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 dignityhealth.org/californiahospital for more information.