L.A. County hospital seeks public’s help in identifying patient’s next of kin

A local hospital is asking the public for assistance with identifying the family of one of its patients.

According to a release from St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, the patient is a man believed to be around 74 years old. He has “grayish” hair and dark brown eyes, stands 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 158 pounds.

The man speaks Mandarin and English but is not able to convey information that would assist hospital staff with finding his family, the release said. Hospital officials believe his name is Ding Meng.

Anyone who is a family member or who knows how to reach the patient’s next of kin is asked to contact St. Francis Medical Center’s Social Services Department by calling 310-900-8630.

To submit information on weekends or after hospital hours, call 310-900-7993 and ask for the Social Services Department.

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