Paul S. Viviano has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors at Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital (LAOH). Mr. Viviano resides in Huntington Beach.

“I am honored to step into this position for such a great institution that has a rich history and strong reputation for providing expert and compassionate care to children in need of treatment for orthopaedic disease, disorders and traumatic injury,” states Mr. Viviano.

Mr. Viviano has been involved with LAOH for over five years serving as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee. He is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Alliance HealthCare Services. Prior to joining Alliance in 2003, Mr. Viviano was President and Chief Executive Officer of USC University Hospital and USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. He was a member of the St. Joseph Health System and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Viviano has held executive management positions in the healthcare services industry for more than 30 years, including executive positions with hospitals and hospital systems.

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About Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital:

For over a century and two million children served, the mission of Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital (LAOH) has been to provide outstanding care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and advance care worldwide for all musculoskeletal patients through medical education and scientific research – and through the support of the Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital Foundation – to provide care for children regardless of their families’ ability to pay.

In partnership with UCLA Health System and jointly funded by LAOH and UCLA the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center, located on the UCLA Westwood campus, was constructed in 2007 and the new Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital opened in January 2012. With treatment and research locations in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Calexico, California, LAOH is uniquely positioned as a leader in treating the full spectrum of orthopaedic needs. For more information about LAOH, visit: www.OrthoHospital.org or www.facebook.com/OrthoHospital.

Contact: Carolyn Aguayo, (213) 742-1536, caguayo@laoh.ucla.edu