General Info

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, also known as DHS, provides acute and rehabilitative care services. The department trains physicians and other health care clinicians. It also conducts patient care-related researches. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates various hospitals and academic medical and health care centers. The department also works in partnership with private and community-based health care providers. It is affiliated with the Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. The department operates several divisions, such as trauma, emergency and bioterrorism response assessment and human resources. It additionally offers ambulatory care programs. The department provides health care services for more than 600,000 people every year.