L.A. County Approves $1 Million in Measure B Funding for Adventist Health White Memorial

Adventist Health White Memorial (File Photo – L.A. County)

Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis has allocated $1 million in Measure B funding to Adventist Health White Memorial in Montebello to sustain critical emergency department services.

By News Desk

This funding comes at a crucial time, as federal policy changes threaten the financial stability of healthcare providers across the region.

“We know all too well that our hospitals play a vital role in the health and well-being of our most vulnerable residents,” said Solis. “This is more than just funding — for many, it will be a lifeline that ensures they can access critical health services during a time of uncertainty.”

The funding will help address the immediate fiscal challenges faced by Adventist Health White Memorial, which serves communities in Montebello, El Monte, Whittier, and East Los Angeles. This allocation is part of a broader initiative to respond to growing financial pressures, exacerbated by the passage of the H.R. 1 legislation on July 4, 2025, which includes significant cuts to Medicaid funding.

John Raffoul, President of Adventist Health White Memorial, expressed gratitude for Solis’s leadership: “This generous funding will allow us to strengthen access to emergency care for our community — ensuring that high-quality, compassionate care remains close to home.”

The funding is part of a larger effort by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, which approved the distribution of $20 million in one-time Measure B funding in July 2025 to address urgent healthcare needs across the county. The funds are being distributed equally among the five supervisorial districts.

In addition to the $1 million for Adventist Health White Memorial, another $1 million has been allocated to Greater El Monte Community Hospital. This move aims to bolster healthcare access in regions where long distances to providers and potential disruptions in Medicaid coverage are significant barriers to care.

Solis added, “We’re in the fight to preserve healthcare access for the long haul, and we must be prepared. Everyone should be able to receive the care they need without fear of immigration enforcement or uncertainty over whether their hospital will still be open.”

Check presentation (Photo – Office of Hilda Solis)