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Los Angeles LBGTQ+ clinic scrambling to find new doctor after sudden death of co-founder
By KNBC at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
A Los Angeles LGBTQ+ health clinic is scrambling to find a new doctor after its 36-year-old founder suddenly died in early July.
Under the mission statement “queer founded, mission obsessed, Haven Health has been primarily caring for the LGBTQ+ community since Dr. Jack O’Brien helped establish...
Key takeaway Jack O’Brien helped establish the clinic in January 2026.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The sudden loss of Dr. Jack O'Brien has sent shockwaves through Los Angeles' LGBTQ+ community, which has come to rely on Haven Health for compassionate and judgment-free care. As the clinic scrambles to find a new doctor owner, the stakes are high for the community that has benefited from Dr. O'Brien's vision. The clinic's closure, even temporarily, could leave a gap in healthcare services for a population that already faces barriers to accessing care. The fact that Haven Health is raising money online to stay afloat while searching for a new physician underscores the community's commitment to preserving Dr. O'Brien's legacy. As the search for a new doctor owner continues, the community will be watching to see if Haven Health can find a replacement who shares Dr. O'Brien's dedication to providing culturally competent care to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Los Angeles LGBTQ+ health clinic is scrambling to find a new doctor after its 36-year-old founder suddenly died in early July.
Under the mission statement “queer founded, mission obsessed, Haven Health has been primarily caring for the LGBTQ+ community since Dr. Jack O’Brien helped establish...
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