More than 20 patients at the Kaiser Permanente Irwindale Medical Offices had a life-changing day after they were chosen to receive free surgeries they otherwise couldn't afford.
For Karla Hernandez, the surgery was a saving grace - not only the procedure itself but paying for the treatment.
The new mother got her hernia fixed thanks to the program that offers free surgical procedures to the uninsured and underinsured in the San Gabriel Valley. All the patients have an income at or below 350% of the federal poverty guidelines and don't qualify for public health assistance. Eleven Kaiser Permanente surgeons, nine anesthesiologists, 36 nurses and 52 other medical professionals donate their time and talents to help those in need.
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