LA County Public Health to close seven clinics amid $50 Million funding cut

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) will be closing seven clinics around the region amid a more than $50 million reduction in funding.

According to a press release, DPH is facing significant financial challenges due to a more than $50 million dollar cut in federal, state and local funding, leaving the department to end clinical services at seven locations on February 27, 2026.

Services are anticipated to continue at six remaining DPH clinics and through nearby community health providers.

 In an email to CALÓ News from the DPH, the department wrote, “We are working closely with community-based organizations and clinical partners to ensure a smooth transition and make sure patients can get the care they need.”

Clinics scheduled to close include: 

• Antelope Valley Public Health Clinic, 335-B East Avenue K6, Lancaster

• Center for Community Health (Leavy), 522 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles

• Curtis R. Tucker Public Health Clinic, 123 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood

• Hollywood-Wilshire Public Health Clinic, 5205 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles

• Pomona Public Health Clinic, 750 S. Park Ave., Pomona

• Torrance Public Health Clinic, 711 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance

• Dr. Ruth Temple Health Center, 3834 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles

The seven clinics provide several services, including vaccinations, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment and tuberculosis (TB) testing and treatment. 

Despite funding cuts coming from all sides, continued uncertainty regarding federal funding, which accounts for almost 50% of the DPH budget, is still looming over the department. Officials warned that continued uncertainty could lead to additional disruptions.

Other factors that led to the closures include rising operational costs.

For patients who have questions or need help locating a clinic near them, they can call the DPH info line at (833) 540-0472.