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AURORA LAS ENCINAS  HOSPITAL
 2900 East Del Mar Boulevard 
Pasadena, CA   91107
Telephone:  800-792-2345

Deaths, rape lead to scrutiny of Pasadena psychiatric hospital

Aurora Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena, a favored destination for celebrities in need of rehab, is faulted by state officials for two deaths in April.
By Rong-Gong Lin II and Andrew Blankstein, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
August 21, 2008
Three adult patients died unexpectedly and a teenage patient was raped after entering a Pasadena psychiatric hospital known for its association with celebrity physician Drew Pinsky, records show.

The incidents occurred in the last five months at Aurora Las Encinas Hospital, which advertises itself as a "world-renowned" haven where patients with acute mental illness and substance abuse problems can recover in safety and comfort. It is a favored destination for rock musicians and actors, among others.
Dr. Drew Pinsky
Aurora las Encinas Hospital

Co-Host
"Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew"
on VH1

Dr. Drew Pinsky has stated that he had nothing to do with 3 mysterious deaths that occurred at the rehab hospital where he runs his celebrity rehab show for VH1

Dr. Drew Pinsky has stated that he had nothing to do with 3 mysterious deaths that occurred at the rehab hospital where he runs his celebrity rehab show for VH1
It is being reported that the California Department of Public Health is investigating a hospital located in Pasadena, where Dr. Drew Pinsky runs a show airing on VH1 called “Celebrity Rehab.”

3 deaths have occured at the facility, as well as 1 rape, all of which Pinsky has denied any involvement in.

Oddly enough, his picture, the only one to be found on the hospitals’ web site has been taken down.

The hospital have not come out and confirmed that the deaths and the rape actually took place as they are citing confidentiality laws.

“These were not my patients,” Pinsky said. “To associate me with these situations is really becoming an egregious problem.”

 

Article # 2 (below): 
 Problem:  When doctors or care providers, particularly those who are renowned,  choose to intentionally and publicly market themselves as being at a particular facility and endorse that facility - which often will then lead to increased exposure for them and referrals to that facility - shouldn't they also be responsible for the care that is provided at that facility?  Isn't this response by Dr. Drew Pinsky - to now distance himself from Aurora Las Encinas and deny any connection to these tragic and preventable losses - predictable and the first attempt at washing one's hands of a situation for which someone must take responsibility?  For more information on what to possibly expect from the aftermath of this situation, go to "THE LOST" button on this web site.