Dignity Health Sought Identities of Two Patients
Hospital staff have requested public assistance to identify two patients currently receiving care in Los Angeles.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Accidents
Dignity Health has reached out to the public for help identifying two patients who remain hospitalized without personal information. The facility is managing the care of an unresponsive male patient and a confused female patient who were both found earlier this year.
Why it matters
Identifying patients is essential for hospital staff to coordinate appropriate medical care and notify next of kin. Without personal belongings or information, the facility has turned to community outreach to resolve these cases.
The male patient, aged 60-70, was found on West San Marino Street, while the 42-year-old female patient was struck by a vehicle at 1026 West Venice Boulevard. Both patients are currently receiving treatment at a Dignity Health facility.
The players
Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a major non-profit healthcare system that operates numerous hospitals and care facilities throughout California and the western United States.
The details
The male patient is Asian, stands 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighs 115 pounds, while the female patient is Hispanic, stands 5 feet 1 inch tall, and weighs 110 pounds. Staff are managing these cases because the male lacked identifying belongings and the female is currently unable to provide information due to confusion.
Timeline
July 26, 2026: Female patient was struck by a car on West Venice Boulevard.
September 11, 2026: Male patient was found unresponsive on West San Marino Street.
Legal Context
This request for public assistance aligns with standard procedures for hospitals attempting to identify incapacitated patients under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Such cases represent a challenge for healthcare systems that must balance patient confidentiality with the critical need for contact information.
Residents in Los Angeles are asked to review the provided descriptions to determine if they recognize either of these individuals. This effort aims to help hospital staff establish contact with the families of the patients.
The takeaway
Hospitals rely on community cooperation to identify patients who are unable to provide personal details during medical emergencies. Maintaining awareness of local missing person reports can assist healthcare providers in ensuring patients receive support from their families.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTLA 5.
