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Celebrating 95 Years

2024 Soirée for Providence St. Joseph Hospital

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the VEA Newport Beach provided an elegant backdrop for the 2024 Soirée. The memorable event celebrated the hospital’s 95th anniversary and honored the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Guests reflected on the hospital’s remarkable history and its continued commitment to excellence in health care.

The event set a record by raising an impressive $4.2 million, earning the title of no. 1 fundraising gala in the Orange County Business Journal’s annual Top 5 list. Thes funds will support key areas within Providence St. Joseph Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Center, including research and cutting-edge technology advancements.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Thomas Kim, M.D., medical director of noninvasive cardiology; Brian Kolski, M.D., director of structural heart disease; and Brian Palafox, M.D., chief of cardiac surgery, whose exceptional leadership as event co-chairs played a key role in the event’s success.

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Thanks to donor support, Providence St. Joseph Hospital is first in the world to acquire eCential Robotics’ open spine platform.

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Since 2012, Don and Ronna have generously supported various initiatives, with a particular focus on the Heart and Vascular Center.

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Elevating Patient Care

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Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Spirit of St. Joseph 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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The best inspires confidence

When he needed a scan to check for cancer, Terrance was nervous to say the least. “The tech prepping me for my PET/CT scan told me that my diagnostic test would be done with the new equipment just received. He said that it was the 'best of the best' and made possible by generous donor support” said Terrance.

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