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## Posts
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-earns-full-transparency-badge-from-the-leapfrog-group/): Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital's commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Full Transparency Badge is awarded...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in heart failure care](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-nationally-recognized-for-commitment-to-excellence-in-heart-failure-care/): The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. Encino Hospital Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Earns Top Marks on Lown Institute Index](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-earns-top-marks-on-lown-institute-index/): Encino Hospital Medical Center earns six "A" grades on the Lown Hospitals Index. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation has earned "A" grades in Value of Care, Patient Outcomes, Clinical Outcomes, Pay Equity, Avoiding Overuse, and Cost Efficiency on the 2026 Lown Hospitals Index...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Named to 100 Great Community Hospitals List by Becker’s](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-named-to-100-great-community-hospitals-list-by-beckers-2026/): Encino Hospital Among Los Angeles Community Hospitals Recognized in the 2026 Edition. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, was named to the 100 Great Community Hospitals list by Becker’s Hospital Review. Encino Hospital is among the Los Angeles-area hospitals recognized in the 2026 edition...
- [Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope](https://encinomed.org/stroke-recovery-navigating-life-and-finding-hope/): May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1 While recognizing these symptoms quickly can save lives, what often receives far less attention is what happens after a stroke occurs. Recovery can be complex and deeply personal, involving medical care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments.
- [Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health](https://encinomed.org/understanding-the-connection-why-managing-stress-is-vital-for-your-health/): April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center In Encino Receives Excellence In Healthcare Award](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-in-encino-receives-excellence-in-healthcare-award/): PRC Recognizes Industry’s Best with Annual Awards. Encino Hospital Medical Center was recently recognized as a 5-Star Excellence Award in emergency department services for Patient Experience by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space. The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals...
- [Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026](https://encinomed.org/celebrating-patient-safety-awareness-week-2026/): As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards of care. Their expertise and commitment to safety ensure our patients receive care that is timely, safe, and compassionate.
- [Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month](https://encinomed.org/your-heart-your-health-what-to-know-this-american-heart-month/): Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At Encino Hospital Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting whole-body wellness so you can live fully and confidently. Often called the body’s engine, your heart works nonstop, pumping life-sustaining blood, oxygen, and nutrients to every cell.
- [Healthgrades Names Encino Hospital Medical Center a 2026 Leader in Specialty Care](https://encinomed.org/healthgrades-names-encino-hospital-medical-center-a-2026-leader-in-specialty-care/): Encino Hospital Medical Center Recognized with Five-Star Clinical Achievement from Healthgrades. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that it has achieved a distinction for exceptional clinical performance...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality heart failure care](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-nationally-recognized-for-its-commitment-to-providing-high-quality-heart-failure-care/): The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure: Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care. Encino Hospital Medical center has received...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Reintroduces Innovative ER Scheduling Tool as “FastTrack Care”](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-reintroduces-innovative-er-scheduling-tool-as-fasttrack-care/): The popular feature was formerly known as GetCareNow. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that its valued patients can again conveniently select an approximate arrival time for non-life-threatening..
- [EM V. Garcia and Other Prime Healthcare Leaders Named to Becker’s 2025 List of Community Hospital CEOs to Know](https://encinomed.org/em-v-garcia-and-other-prime-healthcare-leaders-named-to-beckers-2025-list-of-community-hospital-ceos-to-know/): EM V. Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of Encino Hospital Medical Center and Sherman Oaks Hospital, both part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review in the 2025 list of “207 Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know.”...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Recognized as One of Becker’s Great Community Hospitals for 2025](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-recognized-as-one-of-beckers-great-community-hospitals-for-2025/): Encino Hospital Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce its recognition by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the Great Community Hospitals for 2025. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights the hospital's...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center earns “A” for Value of Care on national ranking](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-earns-a-for-value-of-care-on-national-ranking/): Encino Hospital Medical Center among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare think tank. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized by the Lown Institute...
- [Protect Your Heart: Essential Tips for Prevention, Early Detection & Treatment](https://encinomed.org/protect-your-heart-essential-tips-for-prevention-early-detection-treatment/): Your heart is the engine that powers your body, tirelessly working to keep you alive. Yet, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that many forms of heart disease are preventable...
- [Cervical Cancer 101: Strategies for Prevention and Early Detection](https://encinomed.org/cervical-cancer-101-strategies-for-prevention-and-early-detection/): When it comes to safeguarding your health, knowledge is power. Cervical cancer, once a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, has become significantly more preventable due to advancements in screening and vaccination...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades for Specialty Care](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-nationally-recognized-by-healthgrades-for-specialty-care-2025/): Encino Hospital Medical Center Recognized with Five-Star Clinical Achievements from Healthgrades. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today that it has achieved specific accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-quality Cardiovascular Care](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-nationally-recognized-for-commitment-to-providing-high-quality-cardiovascular-care/): The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines awards for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care. Encino Hospital Medical Center has received two Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards...
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center earns “A” for Social Responsibility on national ranking](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-earns-a-for-social-responsibility-on-national-ranking-2/): Encino Hospital Medical Center among best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to healthcare independent think tank. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a proud member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized
- [EM V. Garcia Recognized Among 2024 List of Community Hospital CEOs to Know](https://encinomed.org/em-v-garcia-recognized-among-2024-list-of-community-hospital-ceos-to-know/): EM V. Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of Encino Hospital Medical Center, and Sherman Oaks Hospital, members of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review among the 2024 list of “Community Hospital CEOs to Know”.
- [Prime Healthcare Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024](https://encinomed.org/prime-healthcare-named-to-newsweeks-americas-greatest-workplaces-2024/): Prime Healthcare announced today it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized the America’s Greatest Workplaces in the United States
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Named to 100 Great Community Hospitals List by Becker’s](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-named-to-100-great-community-hospitals-list-by-beckers/): Encino is one of the eight Prime Healthcare hospitals to receive the award. Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, was named to the 100 Great Community Hospitals list by Becker’s Hospital Review.
- [Streamlining Your Emergency Room Experience: Introducing FastTrackCare](https://encinomed.org/streamlining-your-emergency-room-experience-introducing-getcarenow/): At Encino Hospital Medical Center, we offer FastTrackCare, a simple online tool that lets you reserve your spot in the ER for non-life-threatening issues ahead of time. Here’s how it works and how it can help you. Please remember, in a life-threatening medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
- [Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Elevating Alzheimer’s Care](https://encinomed.org/alzheimers-awareness-month-elevating-alzheimers-care/): November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness and support those affected by this challenging disease. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and debilitating condition that primarily affects the elderly. As we honor this month, it's essential to recognize the difference that a geriatric-accredited emergency department at Encino Hospital Medical Center can make for Alzheimer's patients. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of visiting a geriatric-accredited emergency department and encourage anyone who suspects Alzheimer's symptoms in themselves or a loved one to take action.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades for Specialty Care](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-nationally-recognized-by-healthgrades-for-specialty-care/): Encino, CA – October 24, 2023 – Encino Hospital Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, announced today it has achieved numerous five-star ratings for specialty care, according to new research released by Healthgrades,
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center has been nominated by the Los Angeles Business Journal as the Top Hospital of the Year](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-has-been-nominated-by-the-los-angeles-business-journal-as-the-top-hospital-of-the-year/): Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, has been nominated for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 “Top Hospital of the Year” award. Nominees were presented at the annual Health Care Leadership Awards event held last Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center earns “A” for Social Responsibility on national ranking](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-earns-a-for-social-responsibility-on-national-ranking/): Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Enhances Emergency Room Experience with Online Appointment Scheduling](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-enhances-emergency-room-experience-with-online-appointment-scheduling/): Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, is offering members of the community an enhanced emergency room experience, furthering its mission to provide the very best care to communities where and when they need it.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-quality Cardiovascular Care](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-nationally-recognized-for-its-commitment-to-providing-high-quality-cardiovascular-care/): Encino, CA — Encino Hospital Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date
- [Healthgrades Names Encino Hospital Medical Center a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ Recipient](https://encinomed.org/healthgrades-names-encino-hospital-medical-center-a-2023-patient-safety-excellence-award-recipient/): (Encino, CA) – March 14, 2023 – Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center is Nationally Recognized in 4 Service Lines by Healthgrades](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-nationally-rec/): (Sherman Oaks, CA) – October 25, 2022 – Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, today announced that it is nationally recognized in 4 service lines and received 5 Five-Star ratings according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Heart Failure Care](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-nationally-re/): Encino, CA— Encino Hospital Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure quality achievement award for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-nationally-recogn/): Encino, CA (May 10, 2022) – Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Sherman Oaks Hospital as among the top in the nation in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors in the hospital.
- [Healthgrades Names Encino Hospital Medical Center A 2022 Patient Safety Award™ Recipient](https://encinomed.org/healthgrades-names-encino-hospital-medical-cente/): Encino, CA (March 15, 2022) – Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Encino Hospital Medical Center among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade](https://encinomed.org/november-encino-hospital-medical-center-nationally-recogn/): This is the very first that Encino Hospital Medical Center has been awarded an “A” grade by The Leapfrog Group, a true testament to their dedication to safe high-quality, and excellent patient care and best practices in place for exceptional outcomes.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center is a Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-a-healthgrades/): Encino, CA (October 19, 2021) – Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is 5-star rated for Treatment of Heart Failure outcomes according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.*
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Management of Heart Failure](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-earns-national-re/): Encino, CA (August 31, 2021) — Encino Hospital Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines®- Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award for their commitment to managing heart failure in patients.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-achieves-healthgr/): Encino, CA (May 11, 2021) – Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, announced today that it has been recognized as a Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient. This distinction places Encino Hospital Medical Center among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. Prime Healthcare has had more Patient Safety recipient hospitals than any health system nationwide for six years in a row (2016-2021).
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Is Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient For Heart Failure](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-is-healthgrades-f/): Encino, California (October 20, 2020)–Encino Hospital Medical Center is 5-star rated for Heart Failure outcomes according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-receives-get-with2/): Encino, California (July 28, 2020) ― Encino Hospital Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-receives-get-with/): Encino, California (July 24, 2020) ― Encino Hospital Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. The goal is speeding recovery and reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-achieves-healthgr-2/): Encino, California (June 18, 2020) – Encino Hospital Medical Center announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence award. This distinction places Encino Hospital Medical Center among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians, and health systems.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Achieves Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence Award](https://encinomed.org/june-encino-hospital-medical-center-achieves-healthgr/): Encino Hospital Medical Center announced today that it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2019 Patient Safety Excellence award. This distinction places Encino Hospital Medical Center among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals.
- [Encino Hospital Medical Center Named Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure Six Years in a Row](https://encinomed.org/encino-hospital-medical-center-named-healthgrade/): ENCINO, Calif., October 23, 2018 – Encino Hospital Medical Center today announced that it has achieved 5-Stars for its performance in the Treatment of Heart Attack and Heart Failure for six years in a row (2014-2019) from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This achievement is part of new findings and data released by Healthgrades and featured in the Healthgrades 2019 Report to the Nation. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 32 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.*
- [Prime Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officers Named Among Becker’s “CMOs to Know”](https://encinomed.org/prime-healthcares-chief-medical-officers-named-a/): (Ontario, Calif, April 5, 2018) – Prime Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officers have been named to Becker's Healthcare "100 hospitals & health system CMOs to know in 2018."
- [Prime Healthcare Foundation Announces Closing of $267 Million Series 2018 Bond Offerings](https://encinomed.org/prime-healthcare-foundation-announces-closing-of/): (Ontario, CA – January 25, 2018) – Prime Healthcare Foundation, a not-for-profit hospital system, announced the closing of $267 million in bond financing, the first-ever such financing by the Foundation. Prime Healthcare Foundation owns and operates 15 hospitals in six states and is affiliated with Prime Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit health systems in the United States.

## Pages
- [Contact Form](https://encinomed.org/careers/contact-form/): Please join our talent network to receive updates about hiring events, new opportunities, and speak to one of our recruiters. Complete the form above and one of our team members will connect with you.
- [Awards](https://encinomed.org/about-us/awards/): Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare,is proud to be an award-winning hospital honoredto receive national recognition from the followingorganizations. 
- [Health Equity](https://encinomed.org/health-equity/): California law (Assembly Bill No. 1204) requires hospitals to share information about the quality of care and patient outcomes across different groups of people, such as age, race/ethnicity, language and insurance type. Each year, hospitals must submit a report to the state that highlights areas where differences in care exist and outline plans to improve equity.
- [Thank You](https://encinomed.org/careers/thank-you/): Thank You!Thank you for your interest in joining our team! A member of our recruitment team will contact you shortly by text or email. Please watch your inbox, including your spam or junk folder. We look forward to connecting with you soon and appreciate your time.
- [Help Paying Your Bill](https://encinomed.org/help-paying-your-bill/): If you are not eligible for a government program and meet certain low- and moderate- income requirements, you may qualify for our Financial Assistance Program.  Our Financial Assistance Program provides financial assistance to help qualified patients pay for healthcare based on their financial need. This includes emergency, urgent, or medically necessary care. Patients who qualify get some or all of their costs covered regardless of whether they have healthcare coverage, or are uninsured, or are underinsured.
- [Wellness Blog](https://encinomed.org/wellness-blog/)
- [FastTrackCare](https://encinomed.org/fasttrackcare/): Welcome to FastTrackCare, your premier online reservation tool for the Emergency Room Department at Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, CA. With FastTrackCare, you have the convenience of scheduling your arrival time, ensuring prompt attention from our dedicated medical team.
- [Patient Testimonials](https://encinomed.org/for-the-community/patient-testimonials/): Optimizing Health. Enhancing Experience. Enriching Lives.
- [Community Partners](https://encinomed.org/for-the-community/community-partners/): Encino Hospital Medical Center acknowledges and supports community programs and organizations that further the wellness and economic interests of the communities we serve.
- [For the Community](https://encinomed.org/for-the-community/): To view the details of our community services, simply click on each link below
- [Other Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/other-services/): A hospital stay often requires additional services and care. That's why our team of dedicated social workers assists patients and family members with financial, social, and emotional issues that may arise during or after hospitalization.
- [Transfusion-Free Medicine Surgery](https://encinomed.org/our-services/transfusion-free-medicine-surgery/): Religious convictions or the desire to avoid the known risk of blood transfusions lead many to choose non-blood medical management. That's why at Encino Hospital Medical Center we are proud to offer patients the choice to be treated with or without blood transfusions in many procedures, such as total joint replacement and more.
- [Surgical Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/surgical-services/): We recognize that to our patients, no surgery is ever “routine.” Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical services with compassion for our patients and their families in a comfortable atmosphere.
- [Subacute Nursing Care Center](https://encinomed.org/our-services/subacute-nursing-care-center/): Located on the 4th floor of Encino Hospital Medical Center, our 22 bed Subacute Nursing Care Center is a distinct part of our hospital. Subacute care is dedicated to providing intensive licensed, skilled nursing services for medically fragile and technologically dependent patients. Our team of physicians, nursing staff, respiratory therapists and rehabilitation specialists provide quality care to our residents in a comprehensive and compassionate manner.
- [Senior ER](https://encinomed.org/our-services/senior-er/): We created a different kind of emergency room for persons 65 and above, right inside the Emergency Department (ED) at Encino Hospital Medical Center. Our Senior ER provides comfort, safety, and reduces the stress of seniors, their families and their caregivers. We deliver compassionate, comprehensive, and specialized geriatric emergency care. Our experts and interdisciplinary approach make the difference.
- [Senior Behavioral Health Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/senior-behavioral-health-services/): When senior adults develop mental health issues, it is extremely important that they receive effective care and management. All too often, senior mental issues go unnoticed or undiagnosed, but accurate and early diagnoses and treatment can significantly enhance the patient’s quality of life. At Encino Hospital Medical Center, we offer a specialized 13-bed unit completely focused senior behavioral health. This unit addresses the emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of adults over the age of 50, improving their daily lives through inpatient care.
- [Respiratory Care](https://encinomed.org/our-services/respiratory-care/): Encino Hospital Medical Center provides a full service Respiratory Care Department. Our inpatient services include superior clinical interventions provided through an interdisciplinary care team. This highly trained group of clinicians' uses planning, patient assessment and the use of protocols to facilitate high-quality patient care. Our highly skilled staff is available 24/7, 365 days per year.
- [Rehabilitation Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/rehabilitation-services/): Encino Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department provides high quality and compassionate care to all of our patients. Our scope of service includes physical, occupational, speech and swallowing evaluations and treatments. Our experienced and caring therapists work closely with you, your physician and your family to create a comprehensive treatment plan. Each treatment plan is individualized after a thorough evaluation of your medical and physical condition as well as a discussion of your individual goals. Every attempt is then made to tailor the eventual outcome of therapy to your specific needs. Therapists will also provide education to you and/or your caregivers about home treatment plans to maximize the benefits of therapy and improve chances for a sustainable recovery of function.
- [Primary Stroke Center](https://encinomed.org/our-services/primary-stroke-center/): Encino Hospital Medical Center is proud to be recognized and certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center that has met or exceeded utmost standards of quality patient care. We have also been granted the prestigious Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association’s “Get With the Guidelines®” (GWTG) program and the GWTG Target: Stroke Honor Roll. What does all of this mean for our patients? Encino Hospital Medical Center is capable of delivering some of the absolute best stroke care in the country and without unnecessary delays.
- [Visitors Guide](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/visitors-guide/): We encourage loved ones to visit patients and we make every effort to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our patients and visitors. While receiving care, patients have the right to decide who may or may not visit, and those visitors are allowed without regard to race, color, national origin, language, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or socioeconomic status.
- [Preparing For Your Stay](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/preparing-for-your-stay/): Thank you for entrusting your health care to Encino Hospital Medical Center. We take pride in providing you with quality service in a caring environment. We will do everything we can to make sure that your hospital experience is a smooth and comfortable process.
- [Patient Tips](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patient-tips/): Encino Hospital Medical Center provides notice to its public that when an individual has any concerns about patient care and safety in the hospital that has not addressed, he or she is encouraged to contact hospital management at 818-995-5000. The public may also contact the Joint Commission's Office of Quality Monitoring to report any concerns or register complaints by calling 800-994-6610.
- [Our Quality](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patient-safety/our-quality/): Commitment to Quality is designed to enhance the overall quality, control and productivity of our care delivery process. It introduces a series of targeted initiatives in the areas of quality of care and patient safety, nursing practice, medical staff governance and other important areas related to patient care.
- [Patient Safety](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patient-safety/): When you or your family member is a patient at Encino Hospital Medical Center, you want to be sure you receive the best and safest care possible. In order to achieve this, we ask you and your families join us to make sure that our care meets your needs and encourage you to let us know when it does not.
- [Patient Relations](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patient-relations/): If you are concerned about something whether it is your care, your room, your meals, your testing schedule, your visitors or anything else - please let us know without delay; and we will try to remedy the situation immediately. Be assured that you can speak to your care givers in confidence. If you would rather not talk about your problem with your nurse, you may meet with the supervisor or manager on your unit for a confidential discussion of your concern. Please be assured that the presentation of a complaint or concern will not compromise your treatment. Our goal is to provide healthcare that is supportive of patient and family wishes, recognizing that situations and decision-making can at times cause conflicts in the course of healthcare delivery.
- [Patient Care Partnership](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patient-care-partnership/): Encino Hospital Medical Center’s first priority is to provide you the care you need, when you need it, with skill, compassion and respect. Our hospital staff works very hard to keep you safe, well cared for and informed during your treatment.
- [Patient Bill of Rights](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patient-bill-of-rights/): You have the right to:
- [Pharmacy Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/pharmacy-services/): Encino Hospital Medical Center’s experienced clinical pharmacists are an integral part of a patient’s medical team. The Pharmacy Department provides safe, comprehensive and progressive pharmaceutical services of the highest quality in order to maximize care for our patients, both adults and infants. Our pharmacists work together with your attending physician and care team to evaluate your drug allergies, nutritional restrictions and general medical condition to determine the pharmaceutical solutions most beneficial to your recovery.
- [Make an Appointment](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/make-an-appointment/): For Appointments/Referrals/General Questions, please call us at 818-995-5000.
- [Insurance](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/insurance/): Encino Hospital Admitting Department staff are here to provide you withongoing support to assist your patient in working with their insurance clinician to ensure coverage for their inpatient and outpatient treatments.
- [ACA Insurance Exchange Information](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/aca-insurance-exchange-information/): The Covered California Health Insurance Marketplace opens on November 15, 2014. Open enrollment for health insurance will last through February 15, 2015 and coverage can begin as early as January 1st, 2015. You can learn more and sign up for coverage using the link to Covered California below.
- [Imaging Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/imaging-services/): Our Imaging Services Department provides digital diagnostic and interventional radiology services in a timely and efficient manner. We offer state-of-the-art digital Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), technology that ensures better images for radiologists and supplies quicker results than older film based systems. Our physicians and staff provide a caring and compassionate atmosphere for our patients. 
- [Gastrointestinal Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/gastrointestinal-services/): You need not suffer with the discomfort of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders for years instead of taking simple steps to diagnose and treat your condition. Chronic GI disorders shouldn't dominate your life. At Encino Hospital Medical Center, we offer advanced technology, along with a skilled staff, ready to help ease your pain.
- [Community Benefits](https://encinomed.org/about-us/community-benefits/): Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity.
- [Critical Care Unit](https://encinomed.org/our-services/critical-care-unit/): Encino Hospital Medical Center's Critical Care Unit provides constant complex health care for various acute life-threatening conditions for medical and surgical patients. Our Critical Care Units are staffed with highly trained and qualified Board Certified intensive care physicians, registered nurses, technicians and support staff. We have a wide range of advanced monitoring and resuscitation equipment in each unit and will provide you with prompt, high quality medical care. Our staff work collaboratively with your primary care physician to determine the best treatment options and make arrangements for appropriate follow up care.
- [Comprehensive Senior Care Program](https://encinomed.org/our-services/comprehensive-senior-care-program/): Encino Hospital Medical Center's Comprehensive Senior Care Program consists of a specialized, patient-centered Senior ER, Geriatric Inpatient Wing and Transitional Outpatient Services. The program is designed specifically around the unique needs of seniors and uses the most current treatment modalities focusing on individual needs and optimization of health.
- [Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement](https://encinomed.org/our-services/comprehensive-care-for-joint-replacement/): Encino Hospital Medical Center is participating in a Medicare initiative called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model. The CJR model aims to promote quality and financial accountability for care surrounding lower-extremity joint replacement (LEJR) procedures, commonly referred to as hip and knee replacements and/or other major leg procedures. Encino Hospital Medical Center participation in the CJR model should not restrict your access to care for your medical condition or your freedom to choose your health care clinicians and services. All existing Medicare beneficiary protections continue to be available to you. These include the ability to report concerns of substandard care to Quality Improvement Organizations and 1-800-MEDICARE.
- [Clinical Laboratory Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/clinical-laboratory-services/): The Encino Hospital Clinical Laboratory provides comprehensive twenty-four hour coverage of routine, emergency and outpatient laboratory medicine to staff physicians who depend on it for diagnosis and treatment of patients. Our full service clinical laboratory which provides the following services:
- [Meet Our Doctors](https://encinomed.org/about-us/meet-our-doctors/): A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in the practice of hospital medicine.
- [Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)](https://encinomed.org/our-services/acute-rehabilitation-unit-aru/): Patients treated in inpatient acute rehab facilities can achieve better outcomes and shorter lengths of stay with lower readmission rates, according to published research. Encino Hospital Medical Center designed its 25-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) with the patient experience in mind.
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- [Privacy Policy](https://encinomed.org/privacy-policy/): We may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.
- [Quality Measures](https://encinomed.org/about-us/quality-measures/): We are steadfast in our commitment to continuously improve our quality of care. Our success is built upon our dedication to providing patient-centered, compassionate care that is respectful and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values. In partnership with the Hospital Quality Institute (HQI), the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) and the California Hospital Association (CHA), we are providing you with publicly available quality data on five key metrics that can help you make the best decisions about your healthcare.
- [24-Hour Emergency Care](https://encinomed.org/our-services/24-hour-emergency-care/): We also recommend that patients prepare a list of questions to ask our physicians before arriving at the 24-hour emergency care department. While this is not absolutely necessary, you may find it quite helpful.
- [Site Disclaimer](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/site-disclaimer/): We operate our clinician referral service to assist patients in selecting clinicians who are employed by members of Prime Healthcare (“Prime”). There are no charges to the clinicians or you for this service. While Prime does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information contained on this website, we endeavor to make your search results reflect all clinicians meeting the criteria you designate for your search. Your final selection of a clinician should be based on your needs and preferences. If a clinician leaves Prime, we will no longer include the clinician in our referral service. Any reliance on any information provided by the website, others appearing on the website, and/or other visitors to the website is solely at the user’s risk. The use of and information on this website is not intended to create any clinician-patient relationship. That relationship only occurs when you and your chosen clinician mutually agree to establish such relationship.
- [Patients Guide](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patients-guide/): You have the right to make choices regarding your health care. You can prepare for the possibility that you will be unable to make health care decisions by making your wishes known in advance. Your wishes can be communicated through "advance directives." You have the right to name someone else to make health care decisions for you when you cannot. You can do this by completing a power of attorney for health care. In this document, you can name an adult relative or friend that you trust as your "agent" to speak for you when you are too sick to make your own decisions. After you chose your agent, be sure that your agent understands your wishes and will be comfortable communicating your wishes should the need arise.
- [Fact Sheet](https://encinomed.org/about-us/fact-sheet/): (click on the link to display a printable version of the 2020 Fact Sheet)
- [Home](https://encinomed.org/): Looking for an exciting place to work where you have the opportunity to help others? Encino Hospital Medical Center is the place for you.
- [COVID-19 Vaccine Information](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/covid-19-vaccine-information/): Encino Hospital Medical Center now is offering its community COVID-19 vaccine clinic every Tuesday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. We are honored to care for our community when it matters most. My Turn is an easy way to search for available vaccination appointments at many locations in your area.
- [About Prime Healthcare](https://encinomed.org/about-us/about-prime-healthcare/): Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. Eighteen of the Prime hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.
- [Emergency Room FAQs](https://encinomed.org/our-services/24-hour-emergency-care/emergency-room-faqs/): Call 911 or immediately go to an emergency room when someone is experiencing the following:
- [Mission & Vision](https://encinomed.org/about-us/mission-vision/): To deliver compassionate, quality care to patients and better healthcare to our communities.
- [News](https://encinomed.org/news/): Read recent news about our hospital, clinicians, innovative programs and treatments, our latest quality and safety awards, and community service.
- [Price Transparency](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/price-transparency/): The standard charges provided on this website are not a guarantee of what you will be charged or the amount you will owe. Your actual charges may be different from the standard charges for many reasons including, but not limited to, the seriousness of your medical condition, your physician’s treatment decisions, your health care needs, and the services you receive. Additionally, these standard charges do not include charges for all the items and services provided by the hospital. Some pharmacy items, supplies, and other items and services do not have standard charges. These standard charges do not include any physician charges (e.g., office visits, surgeon fees, anesthesiologist fees, emergency room physician fees, radiologist fees, pathologist fees, or other consulting physician fees, etc.). Please consult with your health plan if you need help understanding your benefits. If you have insurance or other health care coverage, your benefits will determine the amount you owe.
- [Visitor Frequently Asked Questions](https://encinomed.org/visitor-frequently-asked-questions/): Fully vaccinated means that you have had your second Pfizer or Moderna dose OR your single-dose J&J vaccine at least two weeks ago.
- [Medical Records](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/medical-records/): To request your medical records from the Encino Hospital Medical Center, please completely fill out the authorization form (English or Spanish) and provide a copy of your valid photo identification. You may send the documents to us by mail or via fax at (818) 907-2813.
- [Contact Us](https://encinomed.org/contact-us/): We understand the importance of transparency and relationship building in the communities we serve and welcome any media inquiries about our services and events. If you are a member of the media, please feel free to contact our Communications Department 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- [CareCredit](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/carecredit/): Encino Hospital Medical Center is pleased to announce that we have partnered with CareCredit® to offer promotional financing options* with the CareCredit credit card to help you get the care you need, when you need it.
- [Patient Portal](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/patient-portal/): If assistance is needed, please contact the Patient Portal Team by emailing patientportal@primehealthcare.com.
- [Leadership](https://encinomed.org/about-us/leadership/): Leadership Governing Board & Leadership
- [Why Prime Healthcare?](https://encinomed.org/careers/why-prime-healthcare/): In addition to all of the reasons that make health care such an exciting field, we believe that working at Encino Hospital Medical Center, a Prime Healthcare Services Foundation hospital, is even more special.
- [Careers](https://encinomed.org/careers/): With a strong commitment to education and professional development, we provide a range of resources, including tuition reimbursement, PrimE-Academy education, and ongoing training to help our team members advance their careers. Our comprehensive benefits package—featuring medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more—is designed to meet the evolving needs of our employees at every stage of their journey.
- [About Us](https://encinomed.org/about-us/): Not-for-Profit Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member hospital of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a 150-bed state of the art hospital located in the Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff.
- [For Patients & Visitors](https://encinomed.org/for-patients-visitors/): 818-995-5000
- [Our Services](https://encinomed.org/our-services/): Our hospital provides the following services. Please click on any department/service link to learn more about it.
- [Find a Provider](https://encinomed.org/find-a-provider/)