POP Committee with honoree Mary Flaherty and Dr. Janie Grumley, director of the comprehensive breast program at Providence Saint John’s Over 400 supporters attended this year’s Power of Pink (POP) luncheon and boutique, held October 18 at the Skirball Cultural Center. The event raised more than $461,000 to fund breast cancer research, the breast surgical oncology fellowship, […]
On October 15th the Foundation hosted donor group, Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) for an annual appreciation brunch, plaque dedication and check presentation. The Native Sons of the Golden West is a fraternal order of native Californians, founded in 1875, dedicated to the ideals of friendship, loyalty and charity and to the preservation […]
On October 5, 2023, Providence Saint John’s Health Center dedicated the John R. Jalas, MD, PhD, Pathology Library—named in memory and honor of Dr. John Raymond Jalas, a beloved member of the hospital’s Pathology Department from 2009 until 2019. With Jalas’ family from Wisconsin and staff in attendance, the day served as a celebration of […]
Saint John’s Health Center Foundation hosted its second annual Champions of Philanthropy, a reception for physicians of Providence Saint John’s Health Center in recognition and appreciation of the important role that all Saint John’s physicians play in philanthropy. The evening also honored two outstanding physicians whose philanthropic partnership with the Foundation significantly helps advance the mission of Saint John’s. Over 100 people supported Dr. Trevan Fischer in receiving the “Rising […]
The Women's Health & Wellness Institute at Providence Saint John's Health Center took center stage at a memorable evening that featured spectacular performances by Grammy Award Winning Musician Extraordinaire David Foster, and celebrated vocalists Katharine McPhee Foster and Daniel Emmet. Friends, supporters and physicians gathered at the beautiful home of Saint John's Foundation Trustee Christine Avanti-Fischer and […]
Following more than 33 years of service to Saint John's Health Center, Foundation President & CEO Robert Klein has retired. Bob was celebrated at a special event in May with friends, supporters, Foundation Trustees, physicians, Health Center leadership and family. A life-long part of the community and former football start at USC, the Los Angeles […]
On May 15 following an extensive national search, the Saint John's Health Center Foundation Board of Trustees appointed Sheryl Bourgeois, Ph.D., as the Foundation’s new President and CEO. Sheryl comes to the Foundation with more than three decades of nonprofit leadership experience in health care, education, and academic medicine. “I am honored to lead an […]
The Irene Dunne Guild of Saint John’s Health Center Foundation celebrates its 36th anniversary and invites you to the 2023 Think Pink event for Women’s Wellness. This is a highly popular health education event. Always a sell-out, it is a great way to learn about women's health and celebrate fellow women. For more information or […]
47th Annual Trustee Meeting & Dinner The Foundation and Health Center leadership were able to present end-of-year reports to the Foundation trustees, health center executive leadership team, and senior development staff. They also welcomed and recognized new trustees voted onto the Foundation board in 2022.
Power of Pink Luncheon & Boutique 2022 The Inaugural Power of Pink Luncheon & Boutique was held OCT 19th in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Margie Peterson Breast Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center. More that 300 supporters attended the event, held at Skirbal Cultural Center and featuring educational sessions on the […]
Chautauqua Weekend 2022 Saint John’s Health Center Foundation hosted its annual Chautauqua Weekend, May 20-22, at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, the familiar site of previous Chautauqua retreats. Approximately 180 trustees, donors, physician partners, local and regional executive leadership and special friends were on hand to celebrate the 41st Chautauqua Weekend. The weekend featured […]
Irene Dunne Guild’s Think Pink for Women’s Wellness Irene Dunne Guild’s Think Pink for Women’s Wellness was held May 4 at the Upper Bel-Air Bay Club. Guild members Susie DeWeese, Lorena Craven and Kathy Yawitz chaired this wonderful event celebrating women. The Irene Dunne Guild celebrated its 35thyear as a support group of Saint John’s […]
