Honoring Excellence: Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Endowed Chair Ceremony

On May 30, 2024, Saint John’s Health Center Foundation held its inaugural Endowed Chair Investiture Ceremony at the Brentwood Country Club. This event celebrated three remarkable individuals: - Dr. Shephal K. Doshi, recipient of the Edward and Mary White Endowed Chair in Electrophysiology. - Dr. Peter C.D. Pelikan, awarded the Peter C.D. Pelikan, M.D., Endowed […]

Innovating Healthcare: Highlights from Chautauqua 2024

From April 19 to 21, Saint John’s Health Center Foundation held its annual retreat at the stunning Ojai Valley Inn. Trustees, donors, physician partners, and special guests came together for a weekend of education, camaraderie, discovery, and relaxation.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to the hard work and dedication from the Chautauqua Weekend Planning Committee, led by co-chairs […]

Power of Pink Luncheon & Boutique 2023

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, […]

Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) Annual Appreciate Brunch

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 […]

John R. Jalas, MD, PhD, Pathology Library

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 […]

2nd Annual Champions of Philanthropy

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 […]

Women’s Health & Wellness Institute Celebrated with Special Performances by David Foster, Katharine McPhee Foster, and Daniel Emmet

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 […]

Retirement of Saint John’s Foundation President Bob Klein

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 […]

Sheryl A. Bourgeois, Ph.D., Appointed to Lead Saint John’s Health Center Foundation

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 […]

Irene Dunne Guild Think Pink 2023

Upper Bel Air Bay Club 16801 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA, United States

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 […]