Several hospitals and health care facilities in southern California temporarily closed or suspended services as the devastating wildfires continue to spread.
Wildfires in Southern California have killed at least 25 people and destroyed at least 12,000 structures since they began burning January 7. Still, area health systems have largely remained operational. Here's how the wildfires have affected health care operations, employees and priorities in Southern California:
Several health care centers and medical facilities remain closed amid the devastating wildfires that continue to spread across southern California.
UCLA Health said the wildfires are still disrupting clinic operations in Malibu and the Pacific Palisades as of Jan. 16. The system is working with patients to reschedule appointments and encouraging residents to reserve emergency department visits for urgent and life-threatening medical conditions.
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