LA County Public Health Closing 7 Clinics — $50M in Federal, State, and Local Cuts
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced closures of 7 clinics effective February 27, 2026, citing over $50 million in cumulative federal, state, and local funding cuts. Clinics closing include Antelope Valley, Curtis R. Tucker (Inglewood), Pomona, Hollywood Wilshire, Torrance, and two LA locations.
Services affected include STI testing, vaccinations, and tuberculosis treatment. Federal funding accounts for approximately 50% of the department's budget. Patients are being redirected to remaining facilities — increased demand on nearby FQHCs is likely.
Key takeaways
- 7 LA County DPH clinics closing Feb 27, 2026 — Antelope Valley, Inglewood, Pomona, Hollywood Wilshire, Torrance, and 2 LA locations
- Over $50M in cumulative federal, state, and local funding cuts cited
- Federal funding = ~50% of DPH budget — services affected include STI testing, vaccinations, TB treatment
- Patients redirected to remaining facilities — increased demand on nearby FQHCs is likely
Primary source
CBS News Los AngelesAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, February 13). LA County Public Health Closing 7 Clinics — $50M in Federal, State, and Local Cuts. Primary source: CBS News Los Angeles. Retrieved June 12, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/la-county-dph-7-clinics-closing
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