February 14 – On February 3, Lakewood Regional Medical Center (LRMC) celebrated the grand opening of its $1.2 million newly expanded medical/surgical unit. The new unit features semi-private rooms with hotel-like accommodations, two dedicated nursing stations and more. “Despite a very challenging time in healthcare, LRMC continues to make substantial improvements in the hospital so we can better serve our patients,” Joseph Badalian, president and CEO of LRMC, said in a statement. “This beautifully designed unit offers new features and technology to deliver comfort and superior care.” For more information, visit www.lakewoodregional.com. Pictured, from left, are: Steve Croft, Lakewood City Council; Diane DuBois and Julie Knabe, LRMC governing boardmembers; Paul Hartstein, M.D., retired chief of staff; Don Knabe, Los Angeles County supervisor; Badalian; Ezzat Wassef, LRMC governing board chairman; and Nate Malcolm, COO of LRMC. (Photograph by the Business Journal’s Thomas McConville)