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Providence Holy Cross Receives Record-Breaking $16 Million Gift
Gift from the estate of Julian and Gladys Saunders is the largest in hospital’s history

Congratulations to Our Champion
David Hanpeter, M.D., named 2024 Philanthropy Physician Champion

Back in the Saddle
Leslie Crane finds compassionate care at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center after a devastating horseback riding accident

Healing Hands
Allison Rhoden’s remarkable recovery under the care of the Eghbalieh brothers

A Shared Mission
The Eghbalieh brothers are driven by a passion for healing and dedication to serving our community

Engineering A Legacy
The power of resilience, importance of gratitude and impact of giving back




Keeping Families Together
Our community’s generous support gives premature newborns a healthy start in life

Giving from the Heart
A mother gives in gratitude to honor the doctor and caregivers who saved her son


Congratulations to Our Champion
Marwa Kilani, M.D., named 2023 Philanthropy Physician Champion





At the Forefront
Providence Holy Cross Neurosciences Institute is a destination for advanced neurological care

Elected Officials Supporting Providence Holy Cross
Working together to ease the way of our patients and community.

A Quietly Remarkable Life
Remembering Al Ghirardelli and his extraordinary love of humanity.

Keeping Families Together
It is a great joy to welcome healthy babies every day at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. Thankfully, many of these babies will not require advanced care, though when they do, our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is ready to step in.

Fundraising Update
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers and community members, 2021was a deeply impactful year at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

Physician Champion Award Dinner 2022
Twenty-one clinicians across Providence Southern California were recently recognized at the inaugural Physician Champion Award Dinner on May 5 for their significant contributions to building a culture of philanthropy at their medical campuses.

Jason Fisher, M.D.
Dedicated physician and Providence Holy Cross Foundation board member with a heart for helping when & where he can.

Funding Fresh Ideas
“I’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of health care leaders in hospitals all across the country,” Mark shares, “and I can tell you that Holy Cross is at the top of my list of best hospitals in Los Angeles. It’s always been a top-notch health care facility, and Bernie’s leadership has made it even better.”

Supporting the Heroes of Today
Upon her retirement in 2006, Linda created the Linda Coale Nursing Excellence Endowment. Funds from the endowment help nurses pay for continuing education, including advanced degrees and specialty certification programs.

Reaching New Heights
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center’s fourth consecutive Magnet® designation places it in the top two percent of hospitals in the U.S.

A Gift With Heart
May 1, 1984, was a life-changing day for the Sapper family.
It was the day Michele Sapper, then a junior in college, was on her way back to her dorm at Cal State Northridge when she was hit head-on by a one-ton pickup truck. The drunk driver never put on his brakes. It was also the day that Providence Holy Cross Medical Center opened as a trauma center.
Michele would become the hospital’s first successful trauma patient. But her road to recovery from the horrific accident was far from easy.

A Survivor’s Story
It’s been nearly two years since a 16-year-old student, armed with a .45 caliber semiautomatic handgun, entered the campus of Saugus High School. He shot five students, killing two, before turning the gun on himself.
On November 14, 2019, Mia Tretta was a freshman at Saugus in Santa Clarita. It was a day like any other, with friends hanging out in the quad discussing an upcoming Spanish test and the next day’s school dance.
“Then, suddenly, there were bangs and I was on the ground,” Mia recalls.

The Gift of a Lifetime
Kay is proud to be able to support the hospital’s mission because she knows from experience how unique Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is. “The culture and community are extraordinary,” she says, “And a great culture helps deliver great care.”


Meet David E. Hanpeter, MD
Dedicated trauma surgeon fosters a legacy of excellence at Providence Holy Cross.


Celebrating A Treasured Friend
Jack Esson touched many lives. His planned gift will too.

Meet Marwa Kilani, MD
“Holy Cross is a hidden gem and being on the Board gives you a different perspective about how it engages the community.” – Marwa Kilani, MD

A Promising Partnership
“I trust everyone here. I know if anything were to happen, this is the first place I would go.” – Janet Udomratsak

Holy Cross employee finds peace in his battle with COVID-19
“Holy Cross is my family,” says Rene Perez. That close relationship took on an even more crucial role when Rene was diagnosed with COVID-19 — possibly the first case treated at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

A Labor of Love
When Janet Udomratsak was admitted to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center with pregnancy complications on the Fourth of July, she had no idea the hospital would soon become her classroom as well.

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.

A Rescuer Is Saved
In an attempt to save a cat, Michael Fiore ended up with a broken clavicle, collapsed lung, multiple broken ribs and internal bleeding. Since his full recovery, he remains forever grateful to the trauma care physicians, specialists and especially the nurses at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

ER Nurse Becomes a Patient
Amber Lockhart has happily worked for years as an ER nurse at Holy Cross. But when she was rushed to the hospital’s NICU thirty-two weeks into her pregnancy she saw a whole other side of the hospital caregivers, this time from a patient’s perspective. “They were amazing,” she said.

A Preemie Is Saved
Amanda Rodriguez’s pregnancy was just shy of six months when her physician at Providence Holy Cross suspected that there was more going on than just a simple UTI. Her son was immediately delivered at just 24 weeks and sent directly into the NICU where he spent nearly 3 months. Today, he’s an active and healthy toddler.

Shooting Trauma Overcome
Students Mia Tretta and Addison Koegle lives were changed forever when a classmate came to their high school armed with a pistol.

A Teenager Inspires Others
At 19 Marwan Masri has pledged to raise $500,000 from his father’s business associates and colleagues in Dubai.

Giving Back Enriches Lives
Julian and Gladys Saunders established a generous trust funded through commercial real estate in Mission Hills.

A Family Legacy Of Giving
Al Ghirardelli’s contagious enthusiasm for our medical center has motivated business associates, community partners and his family.
Photo Library
Legacy Society Luncheon
Guild 60th 2018
Mother Gamelin 2018
2021 Physician Engagement Kick-off Reception
Mother Gamelin 2019
Halaby Lobby Dedication 2017
NICU reunion 2018
Annual Friends Celebration 2018
Annual Friends Celebration 2016
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2024 Philanthropy Physician Champion | Dr. Hanpeter
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center’s director of trauma, David Hanpeter, M.D., was recognized with the 2024 Providence South Division Philanthropy Physician Champion Award

2023 Philanthropy Physician Champion
The 2023 South Division Philanthropy Physician Champion Awards celebrated our eight champions and the important role they play in helping to build a culture of philanthropy at their medical campuses.

2022 SoCal Philanthropy Foundations Board Retreat
For the first time, Providence Southern California Philanthropy Foundation board leaders came together to celebrate the power of philanthropy to transform healthcare.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Pancreatic Cancer Program | NBC4
Many lives have been saved and families forever changed thanks in part to the generous support of our donors.
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