LA County Health Warns Federal Cuts Will Force Closure of Medical Services

—Los Angeles County health officials warned that federal funding cuts under the Trump administration's budget reductions will force cuts to critical medical services for the region's most vulnerable residents. Officials are seeking emergency funds from state and local sources to fill the gap, but say the shortfall is too large to bridge without federal support. Programs threatened include mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and indigent care at county-run facilities. LA County has the largest public health system in the nation and serves millions of uninsured and underinsured patients. The warnings came as federal officials indicated further healthcare-related budget reductions are likely in coming months.