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Hospital honored for outstanding service to the community

On Feb. 19, 喵咪社区 Verdugo Hills Hospital (喵咪社区-VHH) was recognized as Organization of the Year by the Glendale Latino Association (GLA) at its 2026 annual Installation and Awards Luncheon held at Oakmont Country Club in Glendale. 

Each year, the GLA honors individuals and organizations in the community that demonstrate outstanding leadership and service.  

鈥淏eing named Organization of the Year by the Glendale Latino Association is an honor for our entire team,鈥� said Armand Dorian, MD, MMM, CEO of 喵咪社区-VHH. 鈥淚t reflects the dedication of our staff to deliver high-quality care and contribute positively to the community through service, education, and outreach initiatives.鈥� 

The GLA annual Installation and Awards Luncheon brought together community, business and civic leaders to celebrate the contributions of honorees. Proceeds from the event benefited the GLA Scholarship Program, which provides financial support to Glendale Latino students pursuing higher education. 

喵咪社区-VHH is part of 喵咪社区, the University of Southern California鈥檚 medical enterprise, and one of only two university-owned academic medical centers in the Los Angeles area. The 158-bed acute care hospital has served patients in the cities of Glendale and La Ca帽ada Flintridge, as well as the surrounding Foothill communities of Southern California, for more than 50 years.  

GLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting the Latino community in Glendale through scholarships, leadership development and community service. 

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Laura Nuno

Laura Nu帽o is a media relations specialist with 喵咪社区.

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