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We are impacting lives in Orange County everyday with the generous support of donors.

“Our experience at St. Mary’s was great. My son was very happy with his care, which is saying a lot considering he’s an RRT. He was thankful for the care he received.”

Big boost for nursing education

St. Mary Foundation recently received the largest stock donation in the history of the hospital.

The donation made in 2015, which amounted to over $519K, will be used to support nursing education. Betty Lou, the donor, expressed a sincere interest in creating incentives for nurses to achieve higher education. Because of Betty Lou’s generosity, three areas of nursing education will be impacted: a virtual nursing library, a learning lab, and nursing scholarships.

Director of Clinical Excellence, Gloria Peak emphasized, “As a nurse who is just weeks away from obtaining my doctorate in nursing practice, I personally know the value and impact of education. I have become more confident of my ability to develop systems that promote the highest quality of life for all people in the community. I am grateful to work at a ministry that has supported me in my educational journey. I hope to mentor other nurses who would like to continue with their nursing education. It is our sincere hope that Betty Lou’s passion will inspire others to donate.”

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Lovingood Legacy

To recognize more than three decades of generosity, the Foundation honored the Lovingoods with the prestigious Spirit Award.

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Coming Together to Support Survivors

Through SART, Providence St. Mary is working alongside law enforcement and others to improve the coordination of services.

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Welcome, Our Newest Board Members

Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation welcomed three new members to its Foundation Board of Directors.

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Hope Grows Here

Annual Providence St. Mary Celebration raises $282,000 for critical programs at the medical center on April 27, 2024 at The…

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Striving for the Future

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is on the path to becoming a Level IV trauma center.

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Navigating the Cancer Journey

When Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer, Nurse Navigator Angela Acevedo became her advocate, guide and support -- from the initial meeting with the oncologist to the final chemotherapist treatment. I will never forget all the ways Angela helped me through a very difficult time in my life,” reflects Jane.

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Minutes that make a difference

Michael Lora woke up not knowing he would be fighting for his life later that day. Within hours he was being transported to St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Care Center. He was immediately met by a team of nurses and doctors, including Dr. Peter Smethurst who recommended antibiotics which ended up saving his life.

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The heart of the matter

“I was a ticking time bomb. A heart attack waiting to happen.” Carrol was informed she needed immediate bypass surgery, but a rare genetic disorder would make it unsafe to perform. That’s when St. Joseph Hospital came through with a new, minimally invasive technique.

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Retired Physicians Drs. Navin and Ranjan Amin

Giving from the heart and home

Now retired, Drs. Amin decided they were at the right time in their lives to downsize, but more importantly, to give back to the community they cherished in a significant way. Their extraordinary generosity will help fund Nursing Excellence and Behavioral Health.

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A life devoted to caring

Shirley Moretti, a donor and friend, said it best. “When we focus on others, we learn about ourselves.” Giving back to others was one of her greatest joys in life — it filled her heart and inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps.

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One of the best ever

More than 300 golfers enjoyed a day that included two 18-hole courses of golf and raised more than $405,000 in support of the St. Joseph Hospital’s Cardiovascular Program.

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A record-breaking event

Supported by Marsha Moeller and presented by Centaurus Financial, Inc. and The Gooding-Barry and Immell Families, Celebration 2019 raised a record-breaking $676,000 for the Nursing Center of Excellence while celebrating 90 years of healing at St. Joseph Hospital.

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