Newsroom

There are many exciting and inspiring things happening at St. Joseph Hospital Foundation. We’re glad to share them with you.

Stories

New Bridges for Newborns

A grant helped fund our efforts to ensure children are born healthy and have full access to comprehensive health services, including dental care.

In 2018, thanks to the generous philanthropic support of the community, St. Joseph Hospital was one of the first three hospitals in the nation to acquire the new leading edge GE Discoveryâ„¢ MI PET/CT scanner.

Minutes That Make the Difference

Michael Lora woke up on the morning of July 7, 2019 not knowing later that day, he would be fighting for his life.

Navigating the Cancer Journey

When Jane Para was diagnosed with breast cancer, Nurse Navigator Angela Acevedo became her â€œadvocate, guide and support.â€

Keeping Moms Safe

A $142,000 grant from Healthcare Foundation for Orange County ensures more moms receive the help they need for depression, and perinatal mood andâ€¦

Philanthropy is Good for the Soul

Shirley Moretti, a donor and friend, said it best. â€œWhen we focus on others, we learn about ourselves.â€ Giving back to others was one of her greatest joys in life â€” it filled her heart and inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps.

Leaving a Legacy Through Charity

A dedicated and compassionate caregiver at St. Joseph Hospital for decades, Melvin Schwartz and his wife demonstrated their friendship and support for the Hospital by establishing a legacy through a generous charitable planned gift.

A New Procedure Helps Save a Life

Carrolâ€™s physician suggested a new procedure that could help clear her arteries. Newly acquired technology enables the removal of plaque with a minimally invasive technique that does not require opening the heart.

Orthopedics Goes Robotic

Hundreds of donations helped fund the purchase of the Mako RIOÂ® Robotic-Arm Interactive Orthopedic System. It enables surgeons to create a 3D model of the patientâ€™sâ€¦

Faster, More Powerful Cancer Treatment

Thanks to support from individual, corporate and foundation donors, The Varian TrueBeamÂ® Radiotherapy Linear Accelerator increases our treatment options and gives thousands of patients the best possible chance of becoming free of cancer. It helps precisely locate and image tumors, as well as provide radiation treatment that is more accurate.

Hometown Heroes

Countless donations raised $175K+ and more than 155 in-kind donations provided personal protective equipment, shower kits and meals for our caregivers.â€

Detecting Lung Cancer Earlier

Funded entirely by philanthropy, St. Joseph Hospital recently acquired the ION System for Robotic Bronchial Navigation. It offers huge advancements in minimally invasive lung biopsy procedures which helps detect lung cancer earlier.

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.

St. Joseph Hospital’s 2020 Golf Tournament Nets More Than $405,000 for St. Joseph Hospital’s Cardiovascular Program

St. Joseph Hospital hosted its annual Golf Tournament at beautiful Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast on March 9, 2020.

Foundation Celebration 2019 Raises Record-Breaking Amount for St. Joseph Hospital’s Nursing Center of Excellence

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.