County of Los Angeles

The County of Los Angeles is the governing body of Los Angeles County, California, providing a wide array of services to its residents. As the largest county in the United States, it offers comprehensive programs in health, public safety, social services, and more.

Health Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) operates the nation's second-largest municipal health system. DHS manages an extensive network of facilities, including Los Angeles General Medical Center, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, and numerous outpatient clinics.

In Fiscal Year 2015–16, Health Services provided healthcare services to over 643,856 unique patients during 2,457,174 patient visits.

Public Safety

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is responsible for law enforcement and public safety across the county. The department operates the county's jails, provides court security, and offers patrol services in unincorporated areas.

In 2023, Sheriff Robert Luna established the Office of Constitutional Policing to address issues such as deputy gangs within the department and to ensure compliance with constitutional rights through the department's policies and operations.

Social Services

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) administers various welfare programs, including Medi-Cal (Medicaid), CalFresh (food stamps), and CalWORKs (TANF). These programs aim to provide financial assistance and support to low-income individuals and families throughout the county.

Public Health

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) offers public health services to county residents. With a budget of $893 million, Public Health has 39 programs and 14 public health centers to serve 10 million LA County residents.

Community Services

The county provides a variety of community services, including waste management, environmental protection, and recreational programs. The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation administers public parks and the largest public golf course system in the U.S.

Locations

The County of Los Angeles operates numerous facilities across the region, including:

• Los Angeles General Medical Center
• Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
• Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
• Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
• Various outpatient clinics
• Los Angeles, CA, USA
• Inglewood, CA, USA
• Glendale, CA, USA

These facilities are strategically located to serve the diverse communities within Los Angeles County.