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“As we plan for the next five years, we know we can count on the community to partner with us to provide access to new and improved services,” says Nicole Orr, chief philanthropy officer, Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation.

For Richard Schmitt, service has always been at the core of his identity. Whether as an Air Force veteran or a dedicated volunteer at Providence St. Mary, his life has been a testament to giving back.

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is significantly improving public health in the High Desert with a groundbreaking $1.2 million grant from the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.

Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation is proud to honor Prashanth Kumar, M.D., as the 2024 Philanthropy Physician Champion Awards recipient.

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

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

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

Our 32nd annual Celebration  was a huge success, raising over $282,000 to support our newly established internal medicine residency program, attracting the best and brightest new physicians to our area. Funds raised will also support other critical initiatives, including our efforts to become a Level IV trauma center and our commitment to establishing our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) program.

“Supporting Providence St. Mary in our quest to become a Level IV trauma center means we are investing in our own safety and that of our loved ones,” says Nicole Orr, chief philanthropy officer. “It means providing a lifeline for those facing traumatic injuries, ensuring they receive the care they need when every minute counts.”

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