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MLK Jr. Community Hospital, vital to LA community, could shut down again due to Medicaid cuts

July 18, 2026 · By

MLK Jr. Community Hospital in Willowbrook is facing a crisis due to staggering cuts to Medicaid, stemming from the Big Beautiful Bill. “If that hospital shuts down, people will die,” said Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who represents Willowbrook.