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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. […]

We did it! Thanks to the incredible support from our community, the Day of Giving at Saint John’s Health Center Foundation was a huge success! We’re so grateful to everyone […]

Dr. Laura Fluke is among the surgical oncology fellows from the armed services who are doing Saint John’s proud. By Nancy Brands Ward Laura Fluke, DO, is a decorated military […]

Cardiovascular disease differs in women—but it’s just as common in men. By Nancy Sokoler Steiner Pregnant with her second child, Tricia Drum-Lal felt weak and tired. She chalked up the […]

A gift to establish the Sandra and Vin Scully Heart Rhythm Center will improve cardiac care for the community. By Patrick J. Kiger For generations of Angelenos, the late Dodgers […]

Kym Douglas put on a happy face before the TV cameras and fought cancer behind the scenes. Life was good for Kym Douglas, and good meant busy. The long-time journalist […]

BY VICTORIA CLAYTON Marina Del Rey resident Nancy Mamann loves that she shares many of her mother’s qualities—a health-conscious and proactive approach to living, creativity and remarkable youthfulness. But there’s […]

WISE & HEALTHY AGING HELPS OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS UNDERSTAND THEIR CHOICES. BY SHARI ROAN When Carla Alvarado’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she faced the fact that […]

SAINT JOHN’S CAREGIVERS WOULD STOP AT NOTHING TO HELP A YOUNG WOMAN CONQUER CANCER AND HAVE A HEALTHY BABY. BY SHARI ROAN / PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATTHEW SMITH Gastrointestinal cancer surgeon […]

BY NANCY SOKOLER STEINER Gail “Goldie” Westheimer had a problem that most women, understandably, don’t like to talk about. But given how treatment from her Providence Saint John’s Health Center […]