Stories

Amid the staggering number of COVID-19 cases, Providence St. Mary Medical Center collaborated with community to invest in the health and safety of the High Desert population.

While Providence St. Mary Medical Center is expected to undergo some big and remarkable changes over the next decade, longtime donor and Apple Valley resident Pat Nickell can’t help but reminisce about the early beginnings of the hospital’s foundation.

Christian Lepe was having frequent episodes of rapid heartbeats and dizziness. Luckily Providence St. Mary had leading-edge technology to help him.

Providence and Kaiser Permanente are coming together to build a state-of-the-art hospital for Providence St. Mary Medical Center with an anticipated 2026 opening.

As a longtime elementary teacher, Elizabeth Walker helped put children on the path to bright futures. Her work helped lay the foundation for the healthy community we share today.

During his 23 years at the hospital, he’s cared for hundreds of patients, often building close relationships that endure. “I’ve had cards and letters from many patients,” he says. Patients write to tell him how much his care has meant to them and their families.

The Hanley and Glee Heikes Legacy Society is a group of our most loyal supporters established to recognize, honor and thank those who have named Providence St. Mary Medical Center as a beneficiary in their estate plans.

Her efforts just got a big boost, thanks to a $490,000 grant from UniHealth Foundation to support the Bridge Builders initiative. The funds will help provide the necessary tools, programs and support for mothers and their infants to alleviate the impact of opioid abuse during pregnancy.

St. Mary Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary thanks to five community members that came together in support of their local hospital.

Glee Heikes passed away five months ago, but her memory remains vibrant, especially among those who knew her and her late husband best.