UCI Health – Lakewood
Hospital in California, United States
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UCI Health – Lakewood is a for-profit hospital in Lakewood, California, United States. It was formerly owned by health care provider Tenet Healthcare and is now owned by UC Irvine Health.
| UCI Health – Lakewood | |
|---|---|
| UC Irvine Health | |
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | 3700 East South Street, Lakewood, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 33.8602°N 118.1486°W |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private hospital |
| Type | General hospital |
| University of California, Irvine | |
| Services | |
| Yes | |
| Beds | 172[1] |
| History | |
| Former name | Lakewood Regional Medical Center |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in California |
History
In late April 2010, B. Joseph Badalian was appointed as CEO of Lakewood Regional Medical Center by Tenet Healthcare.[2][3][4]
In late January 2011, Lakewood Regional Medical Center started to allow its patients to schedule an appointment online to see a physician at its emergency department with InQuickER.[5][6][7]
In late December 2012, Lakewood Regional Medical Center was dropped by Health Net, after Tenet Healthcare wanted a higher reimbursement rate.[8][9]
On January 20, 2014, Ron Galonsky became CEO of Lakewood Regional Medical Center.[10][11]
In late October 2020, employees belonging to SEIU United Healthcare Workers West threatened a 1-day strike at the hospital due to COVID-19 safety measures.[12][13]
On January 1, 2021, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced that Lakewood Regional Medical Center would be getting help from the United States Army Corps of Engineers,[14][15] the hospital officially received help one day later.[16] They evaluated and upgraded the oxygen system which was overtaxed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[17][18]
In late August 2021, caregivers approved a new contract for hire pay and benefits, ending their strike.[19][20][21]
On February 1, 2024, UCI Health, part of the University of California, Irvine agreed to purchase Lakewood Regional Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare.[22][23][24] On March 27, UCI Health officially took over the management of Lake Regional Medical Center[25][26][27] and rebranded it to UCI Health – Lakewood.
