AltaMed launches fire relief fund to support patients, employees after medical center destroyed in fire 

AltaMed Health Services, one of the nation’s largest federally qualified health centers, had to evacuate their Pasadena clinic due to the Eaton Fire, which later burned to the ground.

In the wake of the destruction, the hospital has launched a relief fund to support patients and employees affected by the Southern California wildfires. 

The AltaMed 2025 Fire Relief Fund will raise money to help cover the services being offered to evacuees at the Pasadena Convention Center and provide immediate relief and support to patients, employees and community members who live in the fire-stricken area. 

Evacuation orders due to the fires have impacted other AltaMed clinics in the area, and they remain temporarily closed.  

“While we experienced the loss of one of our clinics, the health and well-being of our patients is our top priority, and we are doing everything we can to ensure that they and other community members impacted by the Eaton Fire, have access to the healthcare services they need,” said AltaMed Foundation President Dr. Zoila D. Escobar. “Our staff have been working around the clock since Wednesday, providing health services, mental health support, medication and other essential resources to evacuees at the Pasadena Convention Center.” 

“As we are directly hearing from those impacted by the fire, our Community Organizing and Research Engagement Team is mobilizing and engaging community partners to swiftly gather and bring the items and services being requested,” Dr. Escobar added. 

The fire isn’t just affecting patients, as several hundred employees have been displaced by the Eaton Fire and 15 of them lost their homes at last check, according to hospital officials.  

“Notwithstanding, providers, staff and administrators are committed to maintaining a continuity of care for our patients and assisting others in the area who need care,” AltaMed officials said. 

Click here for more information on the AltaMed Foundation, and click here to donate to the 2025 Fire Relief Fund.