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Here for Everyone
Brian Lee, M.D., medical director of the Emergency Care Center, is living his childhood dream at Providence St. Joseph Hospital.

Jacqui’s Fund
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment has a convergence of treatment options available with a phenomenal patient experience.

Healing Power
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment has a convergence of treatment options available with a phenomenal patient experience.

You Help Make Us One of America’s Best
Congratulations to Providence St. Joseph Hospital on receiving accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery.

Celebration 2022
After two years of hosting in their homes, the Celebration event returned to City National Grove of Anaheim on October 15, 2022.

A Culture of Caring
The Sister Frances Dunn Legacy Society was established to honor those who made legacy gifts to benefit Providence St. Joseph Hospital.

Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center Topping-Off
This ceremony commemorates the midway point of construction for Providence St. Joseph Hospital’s Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center.

Nurses Get Special ‘Thank-You’ With Goat Yoga
Providence St. Joseph Hospital nurses received a unique gift at Goods and Goats Market thanks to generous donors, Melissa and Michael Lora.

Citizen Business Bank Donates $20,000
Thanks to the philanthropic support, Providence St. Joseph acquired the following minimally invasive technologies in the last year alone.

Generation Next
Thanks to the philanthropic support, Providence St. Joseph acquired the following minimally invasive technologies in the last year alone.

Trusted Partners
The Physician Leadership Council consists of over 20 clinicians who are moving the needle within our hospital in addition to patient care.

Physician Champion Award Dinner 2022
Twenty-one clinicians across Providence Southern California were recognized at the inaugural Physician Champion Award Dinner on May 5, 2022.

Meet Peter Smethurst, M.D.
The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Ramirez as a 2022 Physician Champion for his valued partnership and leadership.

Meet Alex Ramirez, M.D.
The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Ramirez as a 2022 Physician Champion for his valued partnership and leadership.

Community Champions
Our Foundation Board is a committed group of 26 volunteer leaders who put their time where their values are.

A Swinging Success
More than 250 golfers gathered at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club on May 16 to compete in the 2022 Annual Golf Tournament.

Heart Centered Giving Opportunity
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation has a philanthropic goal of $5 million to aid the completion of the advanced cardiac cath lab.

Breaking Ground on the Future
The future of women’s care is near at Providence St. Joseph Hospital as crews broke ground on the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center.

Meet Dr. Alejandro E. Ramirez
Dr. Alex Ramirez is a key member of the Providence St. Joseph Hospital community, a leader who defines the character of an institution.

The Spirit of Giving
The Providence St. Joseph Hospital family sadly lost two beloved members recently: obstetrician Michael Linzey, MD, and former board member Jim Cora.

Meet Drs. Alex and Neerja Zand
For Providence St. Joseph Hospital Drs. Alex and Neerja Zand, medicine is more than a career. It’s a family affair.

All in the Family
When KaSondra Gonzalez gave birth to her second daughter, she and her husband weren’t only celebrating a healthy delivery…

Meet Our New Chief Nursing Officer
Congratulations to Michelle Genova, MSN, RNC-OB, Providence St. Joseph Hospital’s new chief nursing officer.

Celebration 2021 Recap
It was another record-breaking year for Celebration 2021: Embracing a Healthy Tomorrow, From Our Home to Yours.

Impacting Lives, Together
Marge Cargo has been dedicated to her community for many years. She has supported Providence St. Joseph Hospital for nearly 15 years.

Surgical robot helps cancer advocate-turned-patient ‘cruise’ for another day
Ron Cambra has been raising awareness for men’s cancers, but when he was diagnosed himself, Providence St. Joseph Hospital was there for him.

Sharing a Mother’s Love
Providence St. Joseph Hospital benefactor, Marsha Moeller, dedicates new Women’s and Family Center to memory of her mother.

A New Beginning After Covid-19
When Luis Guillen developed COVID-19, it seemed like a mild case of the flu. But Danica Suchy, RN was beside him through his road to recovery.

Caregiver’s Passionate Dedication Leaves a Legacy
After retiring from her position at Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Carole decided to make a legacy gift through a bequest in her trust.

Presidential Partners
Presidential Partners is a society of friends who provide exceptional leadership in support of Providence St. Joseph Hospital through their annual contributions of $1,000 or more.

Meet Gemma Seidl
Veteran nurse and executive, Gemma Seidl, brings expertise to Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation Board of Directors.

Corporate Partners Encourage Giving
B&B Plumbing owner, Bill and Elaine John, join Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation board of directors.

Robotic Surgery Helps Patient Fight Cancer
Though Ron Cambra has a family history of prostate cancer, he never thought he would be next. But at his physical, his physician noted that his prostate specific antigen (PSA) level was high.

Celebration 2020
Nearly $600,000 was netted at Celebration 2020 — Change Through Challenge — supported by Marsha Moeller and presented by the Gooding-Barry and Immell families, to assist in funding the new Progressive Care Unit.

New Progressive Care Unit Build-Out
Providence St. Joseph Hospital is embarking on a $16 million expansion of a new Progressive Care Unit (PCU). In order to meet an aging community’s rapidly expanding need for our services, the hospital is prioritizing an initiative to add 20 new beds that offer a high level of patient care.

Beating COVID and the Odds
Working in emergency services involves a certain tolerance of the risks that accompany the job. But when Torrance fire engineer Rickey Cradle and his wife, Jenny, a fire communications supervisor, were both diagnosed with COVID-19, they faced a fight neither had anticipated.

Bringing It All Together
Providence St. Joseph Hospital is excited to be moving forward with the development of the new Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center, which is planned to be named after generous donor Marsha Moeller’s late mother. This facility will be located on the corner of Main Street and Stewart Drive, and is slated to open in 2023. It will bring mother-baby services that currently are at nine different locations around the hospital to one central location.

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.

The Best Inspires Confidence
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 “advocate, 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 and…

Philanthropy is Good for the Soul
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.

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
Carrol’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 RIO® Robotic-Arm Interactive Orthopedic System. It enables surgeons to create a 3D model of the patient’s…

Faster, More Powerful Cancer Treatment
Thanks to support from individual, corporate and foundation donors, The Varian TrueBeam® 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.
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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.

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.
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2022 SoCal Philanthropy Foundations Board Retreat
For the first time, Providence Southern California Philanthropy Foundation board leaders came together to celebrate the power of philanthropy to transform healthcare.

What Does Philanthropy Mean to You?
Our most loyal supporters from Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation answer what philanthropy means to them.
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