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The Hauntings of Los Angeles County General Hospital
It was considered the biggest hospital in the nation, but we only recently investigated there. Hundreds of thousands of people died there. As the paranormal group Ghost Adventures walks in, it is still the scariest place to investigate the area. They had access to explore the 5th and 15th floors of the hospital because that is the most paranormal activity.
The original county hospital, established in 1878, had 100 beds, accommodated 47 patients, and had a budget of $4,000. In 1885, the hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California School of Medicine, enhancing its medical capabilities and resources.
In 1968, the hospital underwent a name change to Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, a decision made to acknowledge and highlight its collaborative partnership with the University of Southern California.
Following the 1994 Northridge earthquake, it was discovered that the original 1934 building did not comply with the newly established seismic and fire safety codes.
In 2008, after the inauguration of the fresh LAC+USC Medical Center substitute facility in geographical proximity, the General Hospital formally ceased operations after a protracted duration of more than seven decades. Due to Earthquakes, when that happened, the paranormal awoke.
Timothy Lopez was a former patient from 1974; he tells a story that when he was at a birthday party, he got stabbed in the back and the front, and he was rushed to the hospital.
The patient was positioned supine on a surgical table in a clinical setting. After that, medical professionals instructed him to clench his teeth and grasp his hands firmly. This preparatory step was necessary to facilitate the insertion of a specialized tube into his respiratory system, specifically the lungs. Subsequently, a surgical procedure was planned to involve an incision in the thoracic region to access the internal structures.
