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Volunteer Services Gives Back
All of us at Providence St. Mary wish to express our sincere gratitude to Volunteer Services for their generous donation…
The Ultimate Gift
Donors rarely get to meet those impacted by their generosity. For Christian and Peter, it was a heartwarming, full-circle experience.
Physician Champion Award Dinner 2022
Twenty-one clinicians across Providence Southern California were recognized at the inaugural Physician Champion Award Dinner.
Give God The Credit
Rosanne, with her late husband Joe, have been supporters of Providence St. Mary Medical Center for more than three decades.
Meet Venkat Devineni, M.D.
The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Devineni as a 2022 Physician Champion for his valued partnership and leadership.
Meet John Yashou, D.O.
The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Yashou as a 2022 Physician Champion for his valued partnership and leadership.
Investing In Our Nurses
Providence St. Mary invests in its caregivers within the Providence California Clinical Academy’s Transition into Practice program.
Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Support
Amid the staggering number of COVID-19 cases, Providence St. Mary Medical Center collaborated with community to invest in the health…
A Legacy Lives On
While Providence St. Mary Medical Center is expected to undergo some big and remarkable changes over the next decade, longtime…
Matters of the Heart
Christian Lepe was having frequent episodes of rapid heartbeats and dizziness. Luckily Providence St. Mary had leading-edge technology to help…
Transforming Our Community Together
Providence and Kaiser Permanente are coming together to build a state-of-the-art hospital for Providence St. Mary Medical Center with an…
A Legacy of Caring for Future Generations
As a longtime elementary teacher, Elizabeth Walker helped put children on the path to bright futures. Her work helped lay…
Meet Dr. Venkat Devineni
During his 23 years at the hospital, he’s cared for hundreds of patients, often building close relationships that endure. “I’ve…
An Impact for the Future
The Hanley and Glee Heikes Legacy Society is a group of our most loyal supporters established to recognize, honor and…
Bridge Builders Program Receives Major New Grant
Her efforts just got a big boost, thanks to a $490,000 grant from UniHealth Foundation to support the Bridge Builders…
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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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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.
Read StoryVolunteer Services Gives Back
All of us at Providence St. Mary wish to express our sincere gratitude to Volunteer Services for their generous donation of $50,000!
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