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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.”
Meet John Yashou, D.O.
2022 Physician Champion Awardee
John Yashou, D.O., is an emergency medicine specialist at Providence St. Mary Medical Center whose leadership in creating more physician engagement has been essential to the Foundation team.
Besides being an advocate of philanthropy among medical staff, Dr. Yashou has connected multiple grateful patients to the Foundation when they have expressed interest in finding a way to say “thank you” for their care.
Dr. Yashou understands the impact philanthropy has on the community and has been a loyal supporter himself for many years. Recently, he and his wife hosted a donor event at their Apple Valley home to make deeper connections with the High Desert community.
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Investing in Solutions
A generous $2.1 million gift is helping Providence St. Mary Medical Center bring more health care providers to our community.
Best Wishes To Lezli Roberts in Retirement
The Foundation is honored to recognize Lezli Roberts, director of philanthropy, for her 28 years of service upon retirement.
Welcome New Board Members
Our Foundation board is a committed group of 14 volunteer leaders who play a critical role in engaging our beloved…
Lighting the Way for Our Caregivers
The event raised over $288,000 to assist Providence St. Mary Medical Center in expanding its comprehensive clinical education programs.
Celebrating The Joy of Giving
There was much to celebrate as we gathered for the fall 2022 Hanley & Glee Heikes Legacy Society Luncheon.
Surgery Without a Scalpel
Youhanna Gad, M.D., a vascular and interventional radiologist, was initially drawn to surgery because he wanted to have an immediate…
Minimally Invasive With a Great Impact
Interventional Radiology is a leading force as physicians utilize advanced imaging support to guide a wide range of surgical procedures…
Helping Nurses Advance
With the support of our donor community, Providence St. Mary Medical Center supports nurses in advancing their careers through scholarships.
Gratitude in Action
Regina Weatherspoon-Bell was getting ready for the week when she noticed her arm growing numb. Within minutes she realized she…
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.
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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.
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Investing in Solutions
A generous $2.1 million gift is helping Providence St. Mary Medical Center bring more health care providers to our community.
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