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This number is for media calls only; it is not a general information line. If you are a member of the general public seeking information on DHS services or locations, call the county's toll-free information line, 211
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Connect with Medical Experts
The DHS Communications Office is dedicated to informing the news media and the general public about news and services of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, and assisting reporters and news organizations with information gathering and requests for interviews. You can contact us between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday.
We strive to meet reporters' deadlines and provide timely response to reasonable information requests. Through our three teaching hospitals and academic partnerships with the University of California and the University of Southern California, we regularly connect reporters with a wide range of physician experts.
If you are a reporter or producer seeking a medical expert, contact the DHS media relations number above, or the public relations office at one of the DHS hospitals listed below.
Public Relations Contacts:
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center: 310-222-2106
LAC+USC Medical Center: 323-226-6899
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center: 818-364-3579
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Hospital: 562-401-7602
Filming Requests
If you are a production company or filmmaker seeking a filming location, please be aware that DHS hospitals and health facilities are very busy public institutions with limited space and staffing resources. You are welcome to contact the Public Relations Offices listed above for a specific filming request, or pursue alternate filming locations with private hospitals.
Other Helpful Contacts:
Department of Public Health Media Relations: 213-240-8144 |
