St. Francis Medical Center, founded in 1945, is a valued and trusted community resource for the residents of Southeast Los Angeles. It is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including cardiovascular, surgical, orthopedics, and community outreach programs. The center is an approved Primary Stroke Care Center and STEMI Receiving Center for Los Angeles County and is the only trauma center in its service area. It also features a certified Baby-Friendly Family Life Center, delivering more than 3,000 babies a year and providing expert prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care.