Larry Watkins lives in a constant state of deep gratitude for his life and for the lifesaving care he received at Providence Mission Hospital.

Thanks to our community’s unwavering support, Providence Mission Hospital’s Heart and Vascular Institute is at the forefront of exceptional care.

With your support, we can continue to provide lifesaving cardiac care for our south Orange County loved ones and neighbors.

Because of generous donor support of the cardiac catheterization lab, this was the third time this innovative transhepatic WATCHMAN FLX approach was ever performed in the world.

Providence Mission Hospital Foundation announces the appointment of Nicole Balsamo as chief philanthropy officer beginning in January 2023.

Providence Mission Hospital lost one of its beloved emergency medicine physicians, Dr. Michael Mammone, who dedicated 12 years of compassionate service.

The 2023 Audi Mission Viejo | Volvo Mission Viejo | Polestar South Coast Golf Classic brought 250 golfers to the scenic Pelican Hill Golf Club on Wednesday, June 14.

Providence Mission Hospital Foundation’s annual Holiday Gala will return on Saturday, December 2 at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort.

Congratulations to Providence Mission Hospital on receiving accreditation as a Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery.

When Gloria Luna immigrated from Peru, she came with an indomitable spirit to pursue her dreams and her passion for helping others

Mary Lee and Robert “Bob” Hill share a silly sense of humor, a Russian Blue cat named Boris and a passion for giving back.

Since its formation in 1994, Valiant Women have focused on advancing women’s health and nursing at Providence Mission Hospital.

After Robert received outstanding care, Carole felt inspired to honor his memory by making a gift that funded advanced robotic technology.

With much gratitude we honor Jim Frey, executive director of estate and planned giving, upon his retirement at the end of this year.

Congratulations to Foundation Board Member James Bredenkamp, M.D. who was named executive medical director of the Leonard Cancer Institute.

Adrienne never expected to end up in the emergency room, especially after her husband’s life-saving operation just months before.

Providence Mission Hospital Auxiliary’s generous donation of over $120,000 purchased 34 newborn bassinets for our Women & Infants Institute.

Nineteen physicians took care beyond the bedside by becoming donors in support of the emergency department expansion.

Twenty-one clinicians across Providence Southern California were recognized at the inaugural Physician Champion Award Dinner.

The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Marquez for his valued partnership and leadership in support of advancing patient care.

The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Goldberg for his valued partnership and leadership in support of advancing patient care.

The Foundation is proud to recognize Dr. Goldberg for his valued partnership and leadership in support of advancing patient care.

Married for 53 years to her high school sweetheart, Janie was retired from her fulfilling career as a high school English teacher.

Cathy and Richard Hubbell have expressed their gratitude for Providence Mission Hospital through their enthusiastic support in many ways.

This year’s highly anticipated Golden Anniversary Gala presented by Rancho Mission Viejo celebrated a significant milestone.

We mourn the passing of longtime donor Carla Liggett who left a legacy of generosity that will impact future generations.

Providence Mission Hospital is known for caring for the whole family, not just the patient. Jarrod Daniel knows that after a frightening heart episode.

On October 18, 2021, Sister Martha Ann Fitzpatrick passed away in peace and we share this tremendous loss together.

The Digestive Health Institute will provide tailored treatment plans for patients suffering from digestive health issues.

Donna and Kurt have honored their family’s legacy with a recent gift to Providence Mission Hospital’s Digestive Health Institute in honor of their children.

Providence Mission Hospital Foundation has achieved its $35 million launch goal for the Judi and Bill Leonard Institute for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Wellness.

Joanna Johnson, a longtime Mission Viejo real estate broker, knows firsthand the lifesaving difference that Providence Mission Hospital makes in our community because our doctors saved her mother’s life.

Foundation board member Mark Hebner knows firsthand the critical role Providence Mission Hospital plays in our community.

Our traditional Holiday Gala will take place in spring 2022 as we celebrate a significant milestone for Providence Mission Hospital: 50 years of sacred moments.

Dr. Cuzleger has earned the reputation as a committed physician whose empathy and compassion build strong personal connections with patients.

Providence Mission Hospital’s campus may have grown and changed over the years, but our commitment to our community remains steadfast.

Providence Mission Hospital’s new Walter A. Craig Center for Palliative Care supports those living with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

For Robert Goldberg, MD, pulmonary and critical care specialist, Providence Mission Hospital feels like family.

The Biegenzahns decided to become Philanthropist Circle donors out of a desire to give back to the community that has given them so much.

Giving back is a wonderful way to express gratitude for life’s blessings, and Susie and Rich Gordinier have many reasons to be thankful.

In February 2021, Providence Mission Hospital began to transition signage on their campuses to a new brand. A unified brand will make it easier for our community to recognize which ministries and partners are part of our comprehensive network of care.

Steve Nordeck was a longtime resident and business owner who loved the San Juan Capistrano community. Always philanthropically minded, Steve was a grateful patient who, upon his passing from cancer, provided a generous bequest that will be used to support the Judi and Bill Leonard Institute for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Wellness at Providence Mission Hospital.

Bob and Penny Young have both experienced outstanding patient care at Providence Mission Hospital several times. Since then, the couple has chosen to support Providence Mission Hospital in a variety of ways.

Providence Mission Hospital Foundation supports and applauds this major step forward in Camino’s growth and development, which we believe will serve Camino and our south Orange County community well.

Few individuals reach 100 years of age. Fewer still are those who get there with an indomitable zest for life, untiring determination and a profound spirit of giving
Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Henry Wolfe attended Boston Latin School (the oldest public school in America) and received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts. From there, he attended Boston University for his medical degree.

For some people, humility doesn’t require effort; it’s simply a way of life. Neil and Barbara Phillips are those kinds of people.
Neil grew up in the town of Pleasant Hill outside of San Francisco. Hired straight out of college into the fledgling industry of cable television, Neil was transferred to Southern California, where he met his wife, Barbara.

“Looking back, our first year has been amazing,” says Terry Wooten, executive director of operations at Mission Hospital.

The Judi and Bill Leonard Institute for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Wellness opened in November 2019. With its four-story, state-of-theart facility and personalized, molecular-based medicine, the Leonard Cancer Institute provides patients in our community with specialized cancer care — ensuring that residents of South Orange County have access to the most advanced oncology treatments available.

Katie Rommelfanger knew that she wanted to be a nurse at Mission Hospital from a remarkably young age and jumped at the chance to shadow a Mission nurse when she was just 15 years old. She eventually obtained her bachelor’s degree in nursing from University of Texas at Arlington.

In 2016, Mission Hospital embarked on a vital fundraising initiative to expand the Emergency Departments at both locations: Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo. By 2019, the five-phase expansion and restoration of the Sue and Bill Gross Emergency Department at Mission Hospital Laguna Beach was completed.

The Mission Hospital family celebrated an exciting day in November 2019, with the dedication of the Judi and Bill Leonard Institute for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Wellness.

Fifteen years ago, Jean Glenn received a letter from Mission Hospital Foundation explaining the benefits of a charitable gift annuity. Well versed in financial matters and a dedicated hospital auxiliary member, Jean carefully reviewed the salient facts.

Last year, Alliant Insurance Services set out to expand its involvement in the community. Mission Hospital was chosen as the recipient of Alliant’s efforts, with the company making a generous $75,000 pledge to name the Wellness Room at the newly opened Judi and Bill Leonard Cancer Institute for Prevention, Treatment and Wellness.

The lives and legacy of Ray and Betty Ann Meliza have stood the test of time. You’ll not find their names on the credits of a Hollywood movie, or on a list of “Who’s Who.” Yet, because of their uncompromising values and integrity, they have left a lasting impression.

In 2016, Mission Hospital embarked on a vital fundraising initiative to expand the Emergency Departments at both locations: Laguna Beach and Mission Viejo. By 2019, the five-phase expansion and restoration of the Sue and Bill Gross Emergency Department at Mission Hospital Laguna Beach was completed.

Mission Hospital’s Women and Infants Institute now houses two new pieces of advanced technology. This leading-edge equipment helps caregivers deliver care to mothers and their newborns in a timely manner, all thanks to the generosity of Duane and Kelly Roberts.

The SAVI SCOUT® radar localization system is designed for use by surgeons and radiologists to precisely locate and guide the removal of a tumor during a lumpectomy or surgical biopsy procedure.

Kristy and her husband, Robert, were at a school event for their daughter when she began to feel the most incredible pain, like a hammer hitting her in the head. Kristy had migraines before, but this was overwhelming.

Tragedies often occur without warning or preparation but Mission Hospital’s Trauma Center is always ready. Just days before Thanksgiving, 24-year-old Alex was admitted to Mission Hospital. Alex had suffered a cervical spine fracture with traumatic brain injury during a waterslide accident while vacationing in Mexico with his family.

Kristy and her husband, Robert, were at a school event for their daughter when she began to feel the most incredible pain, like a hammer hitting her in the head. Kristy had migraines before, but this was overwhelming.

One minute Hari was enjoying a ride on his motorcycle in Irvine and the next he was launched into the air, when broadsided by a car. “I landed on my hands, breaking my wrist and the top of my left foot was completely ripped off,” recalls Hari. “I called my 911 and my wife, Asha.”

I was in unbelievable pain and finally, I gave in and asked my sister to take me to the hospital. We passed several hospitals as we traveled from Riverside to Mission Hospital. I remembered the amazing care Mission provided when my nephew was born there many years ago, and that’s where I wanted to go.

Even though many consider Friday the 13th to be an ill-fated day, Arlene says it was her lucky day. That’s the day they found her cancer. Arlene was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 pancreatic/liver cancer on Friday, June 13, 2014.

Jim Adam was raised with a love for cooking and food. This love of pizza, hot dogs and burgers was not only hereditary but an addiction. Though Jim didn’t exercise, he remarkably didn’t have high blood pressure or cholesterol.

Sarah never saw the truck that ran the red light and crashed into her car. In fact, she has little memory of the six weeks following the accident. Her husband John remembers every moment of it, especially the phone call from Mission Hospital telling him that he needed to come to the hospital immediately.