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Adventist Health White Memorial outlines investments and plans for Montebello campus, eyes cath lab opening
Summary
Hospital representatives told the council they have invested equipment and plan summer 2026 purchases and a cath lab certification next month to restore services at the Montebello campus; staff emphasized a campus master plan and community programs for seniors and youth workforce development.
Adventist Health White Memorial representatives updated the Montebello City Council on recent and planned investments at the Montebello campus and said they intend to work with the city on a campus master plan.
"We're blessed and privileged to be leading that hospital effort to get back to where it once was," said Daniela Fontoa, who introduced about $1 million in completed investments in access and urology equipment, roughly $500,000 in GI scopes, $350,000 for a portable X‑ray system, and surgical‑suite improvements. Fontoa said roughly $46,000 was spent on patient monitoring and vein finding equipment, and nearly $100,000 on core capability modernizations to prepare for cardiac care.
Current and near‑term work: Fontoa said the hospital is preparing to open a cardiac catheterization lab pending California Department of Public Health (CDPH) certification, and that some summer 2026 equipment purchases (about $500,000) are planned, including anesthesia monitoring and cath lab cleaning and monitoring systems. "We're actually looking to open up the brand new lab next month once CDPH comes out and gets that certified," she said.
Community programs and workforce: the presenter listed ongoing programs the hospital operates or supports, including a volunteer/benevolent network for seniors (VBN), homeless health navigation, a food pantry program, the triennial Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to align services with community needs, and youth workforce pathways for health careers.
Council response: Councilmembers thanked Adventist Health for its investment and urged city staff to coordinate outreach so residents know about expanded services and workforce programs. Council and hospital staff discussed coordinating a campus master plan and ensuring the community can provide input into the strategic planning process.
What's next: hospital staff said they will pursue a campus master plan linked to a strategic plan expected by October, continue capital upgrades this summer, and coordinate with the city on outreach and planning efforts.
Source: Presentation and council Q&A at the Montebello City Council meeting; statements by Daniela Fontoa and council members.
