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Many lives have been saved and families forever changed thanks in part to the generous support of our donors.
Welcome Baby Supports Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
Amanda enrolled in the Providence Holy Cross Welcome Baby Program at her prenatal visit as her delivery date was drawing near. Although she and her husband were excited to soon welcome their first child as new parents, they had heightened health and safety concerns for her and the baby due to the emerging pandemic.
They were nervous when they learned that due to new COVID-19 protection measures, all prenatal classes had been canceled and in-person visits by the Parent Coach were no longer possible. Further, most of their relatives lived out of state or overseas and would not be able to help them due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Providence’s Welcome Baby team is committed to provide solid support even as we social distance to stay safe. The team quickly put new protocols in place, and their Parent Coach reached out to Amanda to arrange for virtual visits. These online sessions became invaluable to Amanda and her husband, especially as first-time parents. They are grateful for the support and information they received, and now feel ready to welcome their baby into the world.
Welcome Baby Program
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center provides pregnant women and families with newborns free personalized health and parenting education, home visitation, and support with breastfeeding, home safety, and infant development thanks to a program called Welcome Baby funded by First 5 LA though a $6M grant.
Welcome Baby participants receive:
- An in-hospital visit to receive assistance with breastfeeding and information about bonding and attachment, taking care of baby, and family resources to help the transition into parenthood
- An in-home visit from a Registered Nurse within a few days after birth to assess both the mother and baby, provide postpartum recovery education, and breastfeeding assistance
- In-home appointments with a personal Parent Coach after birth
- Essential items such as thermometers, nursing pillows, toys and home safety supplies
- Information to help families nurture, care, and support the healthy development their baby
- Assistance with health insurance coverage and appointments for their baby
- Breastfeeding and general feeding help from a trained Certified Lactation Educator
- Referrals to additional resources in the neighborhood to support the new family.
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When Jane was diagnosed with breast cancer, Nurse Navigator Angela Acevedo became her advocate, guide and support -- from the initial meeting with the oncologist to the final chemotherapist treatment. I will never forget all the ways Angela helped me through a very difficult time in my life,” reflects Jane.
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Michael Lora woke up not knowing he would be fighting for his life later that day. Within hours he was being transported to St. Joseph Hospital Emergency Care Center. He was immediately met by a team of nurses and doctors, including Dr. Peter Smethurst who recommended antibiotics which ended up saving his life.
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“I was a ticking time bomb. A heart attack waiting to happen.” Carrol was informed she needed immediate bypass surgery, but a rare genetic disorder would make it unsafe to perform. That’s when St. Joseph Hospital came through with a new, minimally invasive technique.
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Giving from the heart and home
Now retired, Drs. Amin decided they were at the right time in their lives to downsize, but more importantly, to give back to the community they cherished in a significant way. Their extraordinary generosity will help fund Nursing Excellence and Behavioral Health.
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A life devoted to caring
Shirley Moretti, a donor and friend, said it best. “When we focus on others, we learn about ourselves.” Giving back to others was one of her greatest joys in life — it filled her heart and inspired countless others to follow in her footsteps.
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A record-breaking event
Supported by Marsha Moeller and presented by Centaurus Financial, Inc. and The Gooding-Barry and Immell Families, Celebration 2019 raised a record-breaking $676,000 for the Nursing Center of Excellence while celebrating 90 years of healing at St. Joseph Hospital.
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The best inspires confidence
When he needed a scan to check for cancer, Terrance was nervous to say the least. “The tech prepping me for my PET/CT scan told me that my diagnostic test would be done with the new equipment just received. He said that it was the 'best of the best' and made possible by generous donor support” said Terrance.
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