Obstetrics/Maternity Care
Our Patients are like Family
OB Unit Closure
Announced
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital has announced plans to close its Obstetrics/Labor & Delivery Unit effective Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
The announcement was made Sept. 4 in compliance with the State of California’s requirement that public notice of 120 days be given for closure of any hospital unit. A public hearing on this matter will convene on Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital.
This has been a difficult decision under discussion for some time by hospital leaders and executives of the parent company, Pipeline Health.
Operating costs have exceeded the revenue generated for some time. While the hospital has delivered generations of babies over decades, deliveries have declined dramatically in recent years, from an average of 30+ per month to a monthly average of 20 over the last seven months.
The closure reflects a national trend of OB unit closures primarily due to financial pressures and declining birth rates.
Going forward, the OB unit will continue to provide services as usual between now and Jan. 12, 2026. After Jan. 12, our Emergency Department will care for imminent deliveries. If medically appropriate, and only to the extent allowable by law, patients in labor will be transferred safely to another facility.
Patients with due dates after Jan. 12 will make decisions with their physicians regarding where they will plan to deliver.
For decades, the dedicated staff and medical professionals at East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital have played a vital role in supporting the growth and well-being of families in our community. As a small community hospital, we proudly provide personalized maternity care for women before, during and after their labor and delivery. Our services include:
- Walk-in assessments for expectant mothers experiencing any kind of concern. For example, mothers-to-be may be concerned about decreased fetal movement, leaking fluid or labor pains.
- Referral to an obstetrics physician as needed for prenatal care.
- Referral to obstetrics physicians who can assist patients with a smooth labor
and delivery, even if they have not received prenatal care. - A family approach for the mother-to-be and her support person. A husband,
mother, sister or whoever will be at the bedside to provide emotional support
will be invited to stay overnight and receive complimentary meals. - Breast-feeding education and support.
We accept Medicare, Medi-cal and many major health insurance plans – including HMOs, PPOs, and managed care plans – and cash payments.
Our family would be honored to care for your family.
Please contact yperez1@pipelinehealth.us for more information or to arrange a tour at your convenience.
Please contact us at yperez1@pipelinehealth.us for more information or to arrange a tour