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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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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.
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…
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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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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 impact on his patients.
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