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MLK Community Hospital facing possible closure seeks county support
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Darsha Philips , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A funding gap of $80 to $100 million is expected to start next year.
A hospital in Willowbrook is facing a potential closure due to a significant funding gap. The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital has seen a much higher patient volume than it was designed for, with five times the expected number of patients in the past year.
The hospital is struggling to accommodate the influx of patients, operating with more patients than available beds. A funding gap of $80 to $100 million is expected to start next year. Further details on the hospital's situation and potential solutions are available from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, who are set to vote on a related matter.
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Category: safety Published: August 3, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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