Providence Mission Hospital opens a new health center, supported by a generous $10 million gift from grateful patient Kathy Williams

This spring, Providence Mission Hospital opened the Kathy Williams Family Health Center in Rancho Mission Viejo, a thoughtfully designed space that brings together primary, specialty and urgent care in one convenient location. It’s built to meet today’s needs while growing alongside a community that continues to expand.

For the families who live here, access to care has not always kept pace with that growth. This new center makes care more accessible, more connected and more responsive to life in South Orange County.

At the heart of this transformation is a remarkable act of generosity.

A gift rooted in gratitude
The new health center is named in recognition of a
$10 million gift from grateful patient and longtime Providence Mission Hospital supporter Kathy Williams, whose giving reflects her deep commitment to supporting outstanding health care in her community.

“I’m grateful for the care I received at Providence Mission Hospital and wanted to support the caregivers and programs that make such a difference for patients and families,” said Kathy Williams. “It means a great deal to me to know this center will help bring important health services directly into the community.”

Her gift is a lasting investment in the health and well-being of South Orange County and one that will serve generations of patients and families.

“Philanthropy allows us to move faster and think bigger about how we care for our communities,” says Nicole Balsalmo, chief philanthropy officer, Providence Mission Hospital Foundation. “Kathy’s gift reflects what is possible when a grateful patient partners with us to expand access to the care and services our community depends on.”

Expanding access in a growing region
The opening of the Kathy Williams Family Health Center represents an important step forward in Providence Mission Hospital’s broader commitment to expanding access to care across South Orange County.

As communities like Rancho Mission Viejo continue to grow, so does the need for accessible, high-quality health care. This is Providence Mission Hospital’s second community-based health center, building on the success of its San Clemente location and reinforcing a long-term strategy to meet patients where they are.

“Kathy’s remarkable gift represents an investment
in the health and well-being of the growing South Orange County region,” says Providence Mission Hospital Chief Executive Seth Teigen. “We are honored by her support and grateful for her vision in helping us expand our footprint to benefit our Rancho Mission Viejo neighbors.”