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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 Venkat Devineni, M.D.

2022 Physician Champion Awardee

During his 24 years at Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Dr. Venkat Devineni has cared for hundreds of patients, often building close relationships that endure for years. He loves the High Desert for its small-town feel and the impact his work can have on the local community.

As the Medical Director of Cardiology at the medical center, Dr. Devineni has been an advocate for the Foundation’s various cardiac initiatives such as the recent electrophysiology lab. His leadership has been essential in creating a world-class cardiology department at Providence St. Mary. He has participated in multiple Foundation events, town halls and board meetings, creating personal connections to the community of loyal supporters.

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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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Meet Our Chief Philanthropy Officer

We are pleased to welcome Nicole Orr, our new chief philanthropy officer, to the Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation…

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Health Scare Sparks a Big Idea

Bill started thinking seriously about how to bring the technology to the High Desert. A man of action and a…

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Bringing Families Closer

Providence St. Mary Medical Center has acquired the AngelEye NICU CameraSystem™ to provide a safe and nurturing environment for critically…

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Congratulations to our Champion

Youhanna Gad, M.D., was one of eight clinicians to be recognized with the 2023 Philanthropy Physician Champion Award.

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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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