Stories

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.”

Welcome New Board Members

Our Foundation board is a committed group of 14 volunteer leaders who play a critical role in engaging our beloved community with the philanthropic visions of the medical center. Although they come from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of professions, they are united in their dedication to serving as ambassadors of the Foundation.

Lionel Dew

An Air Force veteran with over 21 years of service, Lionel Dew has extensive experience in federal, state and local governments. In addition, he was vice president of the Victor Elementary School District Board of Trustees and president of the board for Excelsior Education Center.

His passion for helping those in need inspired him to join the Foundation board of directors and he is committed to helping the medical center expand its outreach efforts and improve patient care. Lionel’s many contributions to the community have earned him prestigious honors such as the California Teachers Association’s Gold Award for preserving public education and a Certificate of Appreciation from President George H. W. Bush for his service during Desert Storm.

Jane Pace

Jane Pace is a former educator who spent her career working for various school districts throughout San Bernadino County as a school psychologist and the director of student services. Before moving to Apple Valley, Jane was an elementary school and college teacher.

Jane joined the Foundation board of directors to continue helping others as her parents demonstrated throughout her childhood. Her lifelong passion for caring for those within our neighborhoods has inspired her to give back and ensure that Providence St. Mary Medical Center has the resources needed to succeed. Her experience within the education system and dedication to community engagement make her a valuable asset to the foundation and the community.

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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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