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.

Providence St. Mary Medical Center is launching a new mental health initiative for High Desert youth with the goal of preventing suicides in the region.

As COVID-19 continues to impact the High Desert community, the caregivers at Providence St. Mary Medical Center have found themselves on the front lines for more than a year.

Charlie Abraham, MD, MBA, FACP, has joined us as the new chief medical officer at Providence St. Mary Medical Center.

A $300,000 gift from a local couple and a legacy gift from another pair of grateful guests are transforming St. Mary Medical Center.

St. Mary Foundation received a stock donation of over $519K, the largest in its history.

St. Mary Medical Center is collecting plasma from former COVID-19 patients to assist those currently critically ill with the virus.

After a non-healing diabetic foot ulcer caused irreparable damage, Christine was at risk to lose some of her leg.

Three adult children got the virus, plus the mother, her husband, her son-in-law, twin 9-month old granddaughters and all five of grandsons.

Sheri Holt’s nurse identified a problem and immediately contacted her cardiologist. Due to the quick response, her life was saved.

Shawn Davis got what he thought was a simple cold. When it turned into a severe bilateral pneumonia, he was rushed to St Mary.