LifeLine in the News: County Clinic Closures and Where South Bay Patients Can Turn
Updated: Oct 22
In February 2026, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced it would end clinical services at seven of its 13 public health centers, citing a loss of more than $50 million in federal, state, and local funding. The affected clinics had offered services such as vaccines and STD testing; the county says the sites will keep offering non-clinical programs.
Spectrum News covered the closures and spoke with our founder, Dr. Anulika Chilaka, DNP, FNP-BC, about what it means for patients in the South Bay. As an independently owned clinic, LifeLine is not affected by the county funding cuts.
“We want people to know we are here for you.” — Dr. Anulika Chilaka, to Spectrum News
Read the full story: Public health ending clinic services at 7 locations due to funding cuts (Spectrum News)
The county’s announcement, with the list of affected locations: LA County Public Health announcement
Care You Can Still Get Close to Home
If your usual public health clinic has stopped seeing patients, LifeLine Walk-In Clinic in Torrance can help with many of the same everyday needs:
Walk-in urgent care for colds, flu, infections and minor injuries
TB skin and blood tests, physicals and clearance paperwork
Primary care, medication refills and chronic condition follow-up
Mental health care with board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioners
No appointment is needed. Join the walk-in line from your phone, or call (310) 736-2517.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, and should not be considered, medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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