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GRATITUDE REPORT
As I reflect on the impact your philanthropy has had across our communities over the past year, I want to thank you for your generosity, which allows us to remain steadfast in our Mission to serve all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
You are one of more than 40,000 people who contributed to a record-breaking $499 million to Providence in 2025, representing generations of families who have entrusted our compassionate caregivers to provide their care. It is our honor to serve you and your loved ones, and we appreciate your trust in us.
Together, our good work is creating sacred encounters for people in need. We are seeing more of our communities turn to our physicians, clinics, hospitals and ambulatory centers at, perhaps, the most critical moment of their lives. It is because of you – your giving, your compassion and your belief in our ministry –that we can answer this call.
Philanthropy accelerates innovation. It provides capital investment, programmatic growth and stability for our caregivers and physicians. It helps bind our healing ministries deeper with the communities we serve by advancing exceptional care and easing the health journey for so many.
Thank you for advancing our vision of health for a better world.
With gratitude,
Erik Wexler President & CEO
Thank you for supporting our Mission and vision of health for a better world.
Your Impact in Action
Because of you, care is evolving in powerful and meaningful ways. In 2025, Providence foundations distributed $310 million to advance three priority pillars of care supporting the programs, people and innovations transforming the health of communities across the seven states served by Providence Philanthropy:
Be the Best Place to Give and Receive Care
Provide exceptional, personalized whole-person care recognized for compassion, excellence and seamless access for all. Create an environment that attracts and retains the best people by revitalizing care delivery to support meaningful patient connections, growth and belonging.
Create the Delivery Model for the Future
Courageously adapt our care delivery system to meet evolving community needs, nurturing our Mission and ensuring financial sustainability. Expand access and reduce health disparities by engaging in community partnerships and advocacy.
Drive Focused Innovation for Positive Change
Minimize administrative burden and enhance the experience for all, including our patients, through ethical technology adoption. Unlock new ways to support our Mission by building partnerships that support growth and expand our impact.
2025 by the numbers:
$499M Distributed back to our ministries $310M
Systemwide Fundraising Production
YTD Cash and assets received $271M
40,413
Total Donors
Donor investment by foundation
*Affiliated, independent foundation
$8.8M Providence Alaska Foundation CALIFORNIA
$937K Petaluma Valley Hospital Foundation
$7.1M Providence Holy Cross Foundation
$11.1M Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation
$27.2M Providence Mission Hospital Foundation
$386K Providence Redwood Memorial Foundation
$13.1M Providence Saint Joseph Foundation, Burbank
$20.3M Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Foundation
$5.8M Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka Foundation
$21.4M Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, Orange
$23.5M Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation
$3.2M Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation
$39.5M Providence Tarzana Foundation
$15.7M Queen of the Valley Foundation with Providence
$135.1M Saint John’s Health Center Foundation*
MONTANA
$11.5M Providence Montana Health Foundation
OREGON
$2.4M Providence Community Health Foundation
$1.3M Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation
$1.3M Providence Milwaukie Foundation
$1.7M Providence Newberg Health Foundation
$18.5M Providence Portland Medical Foundation
$1.6M Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation
$40.6M Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation
$2.8M Providence Willamette Falls Medical Foundation
TEXAS
$6.5M Covenant Health Foundation WASHINGTON
$1.4M PSJH Foundation
$1.3M Institute for Systems Biology
$3.8M Providence General Foundation
$6.3M Providence Southwest Washington Foundation
$38.3M Swedish Foundation*
$10.6M Providence Inland Northwest Foundation
$2.3M The Foundations at Kadlec
$1.3M Providence St. Mary Foundation
HOME & COMMUNITY CARE
$1.7M Providence Hospice and Home Care Foundation Snohomish
$1.5M Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation
$2.8M Providence Mount St. Vincent Foundation
$11K Providence Benedictine Foundation
$3.4M Providence Community Health Foundation Napa Valley
$393K Providence Hospice Foundation Sonoma County
$2M Providence Trinity Care Hospice Foundation
Ground is broken for a new, rural health center in Polson
Multiphase transformation will break down barriers, increase access and build trust with continuity of care close to home.
In the heart of every successful community, there are unsung heroes whose dedication and vision turn dreams into reality. In Polson, Montana, two extraordinary women have transformed an ambitious dream into a historic health care campaign destined to reshape the future of the community.
The tireless efforts and heartfelt dedication of Diane Long and Blair Sprunk have inspired countless others to join Critical Access: A Campaign to Transform Care in Polson. A $31 million multiphase campus transformation will create a new rural health clinic, renovate and enhance the safety of the emergency department at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and add a state-of-the-art MRI suite to meet the growing community need. This is only possible because of community support.
By the close of 2025, donors had invested nearly $16 million toward the $18 million fundraising goal. Blair noted, “We approached every conversation with the belief that people want to make a difference when given the opportunity. The response has been humbling and confirms what we’ve always known about this special community.”
The health of Polson’s residents will be forever improved because two dedicated women dared to believe the community deserved better and then worked tirelessly to make that belief a reality.
This
campaign has never been just about raising money. It’s about raising awareness of critical health care needs and bringing our community together around a vision of what Polson deserves.”
-- Diane Long Co-chair,
Critical Access: A Campaign to Transform Care in Polson
Building a culture of well-being for those who care for us all
A comprehensive program helps caregivers stay grounded in their purpose — and reminds them they’re not alone.
After the extraordinary demands of the pandemic, burnout among clinicians continues to rise. Staffing remains tight, administrative demands are growing, and too many caregivers are questioning whether they can sustain a career in medicine.
To meet this moment, Swedish Medical Group in Seattle, WA, launched the Wellbeing Program – an initiative grounded in three pillars: efficiency of practice, personal resilience and a culture of wellness.
With support from the Providence Clinical Network and generous philanthropic partners, two early priorities – DAX Copilot and peer-to-peer support – are already making a meaningful difference.
Through DAX Copilot, an AI-powered documentation tool, clinicians are spending less time charting and more time with patients and, in turn, with their own families. Peer-to-peer support offers a confidential, fully anonymous lifeline, helping caregivers process grief, stress and trauma while serving as a critical suicide prevention resource.
Donor generosity deepens the impact by strengthening onboarding and leadership training, hosting connection events that foster peer support, expanding mentorship for advanced practice clinicians and measuring progress through real-time well-being data, helping to ensure those who dedicate their lives to healing others also receive the care, connection and support they deserve.
-- Alison Ziari, M.D., MS Chief medical officer, Swedish Medical Group “
We’re at a critical time. If we want to preserve access to care in our community, we must care for our caregivers.”
Medical Assistant Apprentice program advances caregivers
Apprenticeship recipients gain real-world skills and knowledge through on-the-job training and academic learning.
The Medical Assistant Apprentice program at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington, empowers caregivers to further their health care knowledge. Thanks to the investment of donors, the newest cohort at Providence St. Mary got underway in 2025.
The program at Providence St. Mary is competitive, and apprentices are selected from current caregivers. They receive on-the-job training while employed, pay no tuition fees and receive job placement as medical assistants immediately upon graduation.
Another member of that group is Valeria Sanchez, who said she is frequently surprised by what she learns during training. “I remove sutures and staples when I never thought this would be something I would be doing in my life! Also, learning to draw blood — who would have thought I would be doing that — and I love it,” Sanchez said. She added she also enjoys showing her kids it’s never too late to learn new skills.
Support for the program comes from individual gifts and the Providence St. Mary Foundation Golf Tournament, which is held each July at Walla Walla Country Club.
Created during the pandemic when demand skyrocketed, the Providence St. Mary Medical Center program was modeled after the successful Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
Prior to this opportunity, I felt lost and unsure of where I belong in life with choosing a career. I am forever grateful for the medical assistant program; it has truly been life-changing for me.”
-- Chance Afdahl
Medical assistant apprenticeship recipient
Be the Best Place to Give and Receive Care
A legacy of giving ensures the highest quality of cardiac care
The new, state-of-the-art facility is expected to attract top-tier cardiovascular specialists to Sonoma County.
Norma Person’s gift of $5 million to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Foundation honors a legacy while building the future of cardiovascular care in Sonoma County.
Her transformative gift will establish the Dr. John B. Reed Center for Cardiac Care, an innovative cardiovascular hub that unites clinicians, researchers and educators in one place, expanding access to worldclass cardiac care across Northern California.
Named in honor of John B. Reed, M.D., Sonoma County’s first cardiologist, the center reflects Dr. Reed’s legacy of more than five decades spent extending and saving lives throughout the community. Dr. Reed’s extraordinary dedication and advocacy were recognized with the 2024 Physician Champion Award from Providence South Division Philanthropy.
Norma’s generosity continues the philanthropic legacy she and her late husband, Evert, established through their foundational support of the Norma and Evert Person Heart & Vascular Institute. This latest gift brings their lifetime giving total to $20 million, supporting many initiatives at Memorial over the years and ensuring that the highestquality care remains accessible in Sonoma County.
“Dr. Reed has touched thousands of lives over his 50-year career. He pioneered cardiovascular care in our region when there was none, and his dedication has set the standard for excellence that continues today. This center will ensure his legacy of healing continues for generations to come.”
-- Norma Person Philanthropist
Closing the gap in care
Through Providence’s Health Equity Fellowship, caregivers are turning insight into action.
Providence leads an annual 12-month clinical and operational fellowship for caregivers of diverse backgrounds, focused on advancing health equity and quality improvement. Fellows from across the system dedicate 25% of their time to learning, applying new approaches and leading projects designed to address disparities in care.
One powerful example comes from Providence Mission Hospital, where Moojan Razvan, MBA, Supervisor of Interpreter Services, led a focused effort to improve outcomes for sepsis patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). This population has historically experienced longer hospital stays and higher rates of readmission compared to Englishspeaking patients.
Working with an interdisciplinary team and informed by a focus group of Spanish-speaking patients, Moojan implemented targeted, patientcentered strategies. These included daily care coordination rounds to address barriers to discharge, culturally and linguistically appropriate education for patients and families, post-discharge follow-up calls, and stronger connections to community-based resources.
The results were both measurable and meaningful. The average length of stay for LEP sepsis patients decreased by 25% while 30-day readmission rates dropped by 28%. Most significantly, the disparity between LEP patients and their English-speaking peers was eliminated, exceeding the project’s original goals.
“What’s most meaningful to me is seeing how intentional, patient-centered efforts like clear communication in a patient’s preferred language can shift their entire experience. When patients feel seen, heard and understood, they’re more empowered to engage in their care and healing journey.”
-- Moojan Razvan, MBA Supervisor of Interpreter Services
Training tomorrow’s caregivers
Providence St. Mary welcomes its first class of internal medicine residents.
With more than 1,000 applicants competing for just 10 positions, Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California, launched its new Internal Medicine Residency program, made possible through the generosity of the Rauch Family Foundation and other donors.
The residency program is not just about training doctors; it’s about keeping them in the community. Research shows that many physicians choose to stay and practice in the communities where they complete their training. With the High Desert experiencing a critical shortage of doctors, this program couldn’t come at a more urgent time.
As part of their training, residents will provide outpatient care at the newly established Continuity Clinic, where each will manage a roster of patients. These long-term physician-patient relationships will improve care, boost patient trust and compliance, and allow residents to see firsthand the challenges faced by underserved populations.
The program represents a powerful investment in the future of health care in the High Desert, bringing more physicians, strengthening access and improving care for the community.
This is a momentous step not just for the hospital, but for our entire region. It means more doctors, better access to care and a future where our community is cared for by physicians who understand its unique needs.”
-- Elan Mohanty, M.D. Program Director
Behind the breakthroughs: ISB’s postdoctoral fellows in focus
Postdoctoral fellowships help early-career investigators pursue innovative projects, shaping a healthier future for us all.
Postdoctoral fellows are the lifeblood of research institutions, yet their contributions are often under-recognized. At the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle, Washington, postdocs enter the scientific workforce with passion, vision and advanced training— bringing the fresh ideas that fuel discovery.
“Postdocs are the pulse of ISB,” said Nitin Baliga, MSc, Ph.D., ISB director, senior vice president, and professor. “The innovation that happens here is driven, in large part, by the ideas that postdocs bring when they work with professors at ISB.”
In 2025, ISB board member Douglas Howe pledged a generous $100,000 matching gift to support postdoc fellowships — and thanks to the collective generosity of donors and board members, the match was met.
“A postdoc’s journey at ISB goes beyond research – it prepares them to solve real-world problems that require interdisciplinary skills and collaboration across labs. At graduate school, you learn how to do research. But going from that skill set to becoming an independent investigator, whether in academia or industry, is a rigorous journey,” Baliga said. “At ISB, postdocs learn not just how to do research but also how to establish their own research programs.”
“ISB has a long history of welcoming and mentoring postdocs and giving them the tools to build successful, independent careers. I’m proud to join my peers in supporting opportunities that help the next generation of scientists thrive.”
-- Douglas Howe ISB board member
Mission in motion: Mobile clinic delivers dignity and hope
Every visit is a reminder that access to care shouldn’t depend on having a permanent address or transportation to get to a clinic.
Thanks to donors, health care is rolling directly out onto the streets of South Puget Sound. The Providence Swedish Mobile Health Clinic isn’t just transportation — it’s traveling transformation for Olympia, Washington. For those who are unhoused, uninsured or struggling to access care, it’s a consistent, compassionate presence made possible through generosity.
Meeting a growing community’s health care needs
Launched in 2022 as a small-scale pilot project, the clinic has grown into a trusted and visible lifeline. A team of nurses, mental health professionals and caregivers now brings care into the community several times each week.
In 2025, the street medicine team served 928 patients — treating wounds, offering behavioral health support, tending to foot care needs and providing follow-up after hospital stays.
Every visit is a reminder that access to care shouldn’t depend on having a permanent address or transportation to get to a clinic. The mobile clinic delivers not only treatment but also dignity and hope.
This is Providence’s Mission in motion. It’s meeting people where they are and walking with them toward better health.
The collaboration that has been achieved within the last year has only improved the impact that we can provide. We are now ‘part of the community’ and no longer an outsider. I think the biggest impact is trust and dignity.”
-- Dawn Greene, RN, BSN Nurse manager for the mobile clinic
Safe Haven Baby Boxes offer a compassionate safety net
Covenant Health adds three new boxes across the South Plains, each one a symbol of hope when it’s needed most.
Covenant Health in Lubbock, Texas, believes in meeting people where they are, especially in life’s most vulnerable moments. Thanks to donors who share this belief, three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes were installed at Covenant Children’s in Lubbock, Covenant Health Plainview and Covenant Hospital Levelland. As the eighth, ninth and 10th boxes in Texas, each one is a symbol of hope and a refuge in a moment of crisis.
These boxes offer a safe, anonymous option for parents in crisis to surrender their newborns without fear or shame. They are climate controlled, monitored 24/7 and designed to ensure immediate care by Covenant’s trusted caregivers.
These Safe Haven Baby Boxes represent a heartfelt promise to the community that every life is precious and that no one walks alone.
This initiative not only provides a last-resort option but also raises awareness, offers resources and builds a safety net that extends beyond hospital walls. It is a quiet but powerful way these communities can stand together, creating a place where no baby is abandoned and no parent is left without options.
Donors are part of this mission. Showing support through Covenant Health Foundation, they are helping to ensure resources like these are available when and where they are needed, building a community where compassion is not just a promise but also a practice.
We want to meet our community where they are and help in all circumstances. These baby boxes help us live our Mission to care for the poor and vulnerable.”
-- Lara Johnson, M.D. Chief medical officer, Covenant Health
Children and families connect and recharge at Camp Prov
Camp Prov continues to create memories for children who wouldn’t otherwise get to attend summer camp.
In the summer of 2025, nearly 380 children discovered the magic of Camp Prov in Everett, Washington.
Designed for kids with special health care needs and their siblings, the week-long day camp was filled with music, arts and crafts, sensory play, and countless opportunities to connect, laugh and grow.
At Camp Prov, each camper is paired with a “buddy,” a counselor who supports them through every activity. The program is developed and guided by health care professionals, creating an environment where children feel safe and accepted.
Thanks to generous donors, no child is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. Scholarships make it possible for families across the community to experience this unique program that has been creating memories for nearly three decades. And, children may attend more than one year.
Camp Prov began humbly in 1996, when families had very few summer options that could accommodate their child’s special health care needs. As word spread and demand grew, the camp moved to Forest Park, where it continues today as a much-anticipated tradition.
The impact reaches beyond the campers. Parents and caregivers get time to recharge, volunteers find purpose, and some campers return as teenagers to serve as buddies themselves, completing the circle of giving and growing.
Donors to Providence General Foundation and Providence General Children’s Association have made Camp Prov possible for 29 years now.
Music thanatology offers serenity during final moments of life
Inspired by Benedictine monks in 10th-century France, music thanatology was considered “care for the body, cure for the soul.”
Thanks to donor generosity, two music thanatologists at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, offer a melodic, therapeutic approach to ease the end of life for dying patients and their loved ones.
These uniquely trained “clinical musicians” tailor their harp music and voices to respond to a patient’s changing condition and vital signs.
Gentle sounds can relieve anxiety, helping patients cope with pain, breathing difficulties and sleeplessness. Through these soothing notes, everyone in the room typically experiences a sense of peace and serenity.
“Our music offers a sense of peace in a time of great stress and heightened emotions. Many traditions believe that through the beauty of music, one can experience the divine,” said Laura Moya, CM-Th, certified music thanatologist.
Making meaningful connections is at the core. Inspired by Benedictine monks in 10th-century France, music thanatology was considered “care for the body, cure for the soul,” Laura explained. It remains so today.
About 800 people take their last breath in the hospital at Providence St. Vincent each year. Referrals for music thanatology come from Providence Palliative Care, and donor generosity supports this soothing service.
“The care Mom received was nothing short of incredible, with so much grace and beauty. Laura began playing and sang the most beautiful song, as we watched Mom with a bright quilt and a single daffodil placed on her chest.”
-- Andy Munson Son of music-thanatology patient
Scholarships address critical health care workforce needs
An ongoing scholarship program helps local students pursue medical careers and offers current caregivers professional development.
Thanks to generous donor support, Redwood Memorial Foundation’s scholarship program has been quietly building the future of health care in Humboldt County, California.
With more than $162,000 awarded to date, this vital initiative has grown from distributing $6,000 annually to a robust $10,000 program in 2025, reflecting the community’s commitment to addressing the region’s critical health care workforce needs.
What sets this scholarship apart is its comprehensive approach to supporting health care education. Rather than limiting awards to high school seniors, the program embraces students at all levels of their educational journey, from recent graduates to seasoned professionals seeking continuing education.
Redwood Memorial Hospital employees can apply for professional development opportunities, while community members pursuing health care careers receive support throughout their academic progression.
Another unique aspect is that students can receive consecutive years of support, acknowledging that health care education often spans multiple years and is a significant financial investment. Create
The unique thing about this is we are rewarding the people who have actually made a commitment to their chosen profession.”
-- Sarah Mora Redwood Memorial Foundation board chair
Research unlocks a novel way to protect the immune system
A new phase I clinical trial is bringing renewed hope to cancer patients and their families.
At Providence Cancer Institute in Portland, Oregon, researchers have been a prominent force in immunotherapy as the fourth pillar of cancer care alongside chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
The treatment was a revolution, offering patients a more durable and less toxic option. Despite this progress, several solid tumor cancers remain challenging to fight — but new hope is emerging.
Your gifts are helping researchers develop a new drug, M3T01, that helps protect the immune system and targets a protein called Fas ligand.
The Fas ligand protein normally rids the body of tired immune cells, causing them to die after fighting an infection. But, when hijacked by cancer, the protein can also trigger the premature death of immune cells patients urgently need. Cancer cells exploit Fas ligand’s “clean-up” mechanism and use it to defend themselves, allowing the cancer to continue spreading.
Blocking Fas ligand with M3T01 could significantly enhance the therapeutic benefit of available immunotherapies. It may also diminish the invasive capability of tumor cells while increasing the number of immune cells able to infiltrate and attack tumors. Now researchers are testing it with a phase 1 clinical trial — the first step in evaluating its efficacy and safety as a potential new patient treatment.
M3T01 exemplifies Providence Cancer Institute’s ability to quickly move novel scientific discoveries from the laboratory bench to the patient’s bedside.”
-- Matthew Taylor, M.D. Providence Cancer Institute physician-researcher
Driving advanced breast cancer technology across Alaska
A new coach brings advanced cancer screenings to far-flung communities across Southcentral Alaska.
Patients across Southcentral Alaska now have access to the most advanced breast cancer screening technology, delivered right to their communities.
Generous donations funded Providence Alaska’s new mobile mammography coach — equipped with the same 3D mammography system used at Providence Imaging Center in Anchorage and bringing advanced cancer screenings to far-flung areas.
The coach, funded entirely by philanthropy, can provide screenings for up to 18 patients each day. Appointments take only 20 minutes, and everyone is welcome — regardless of their ability to pay.
Service now extends from Talkeetna to Homer and even along the Alaska Marine Highway to Cordova and Valdez and inland to Glennallen. By making screenings available where people live and work, donors are helping patients detect cancer early, when the five-year survival rate is 99%.
The continued success of this program, along with stories of women who discovered breast cancer early after visiting the unit, shows the importance of making screenings available.
This is the fifth coach in the Providence Alaska mobile mammography program’s 40-year history, and it’s fueled by philanthropy. The new unit is saving lives and giving people across Alaska access to hope, health and peace of mind.
Our new mobile mammography unit brings lifesaving breast cancer screening directly to workplaces and communities all across Alaska.”
-- Caleb Terpstra Director of Diagnostic Imaging,
Providence Alaska Medical Center
KUBTEC MOZART iQ 3D Margin Management System innovates breast cancer care
This newly acquired technology decreases operating time and repeat surgeries to improve cancer outcomes.
Thanks to generous support, caregivers at Providence Breast Health can now use a KUBTEC MOZART iQ 3D Margin Management System that utilizes advanced tomosynthesis technology, advancing breast surgery for patients at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Providence Holy Family Hospital in the Spokane, Washington, area.
This new technology decreases operating time and improves cancer outcomes, marking a remarkable step forward in the future of breast health and providing advanced, compassionate care in the Inland Northwest region.
Previously, surgical teams had to pause surgery while physically transporting tissue samples to a separate location for imaging, causing delays and extended anesthesia.
Now, thanks to the addition of this system, surgeons can instantly check tissue margins right in the operating room. This means less waiting, less time under anesthesia and more peace of mind for patients and their families.
Breast surgical oncologists can now remove all cancerous tissue in the first surgery, sparing patients the anxiety and discomfort of repeat procedures. The system has already contributed to a reduced need for additional surgeries by 50%.
Caregivers and community unite for North Patient Tower
Providence Swedish marks a powerful milestone in its promise to future generations.
A special ceremony for Providence Swedish’s North Patient Tower in Seattle, Washington, illuminated a defining moment in the future of care. With the tower set to open in fall 2027, donors, board members and community leaders gathered to celebrate a shared promise — one rooted in compassion, vision and the belief that access to exceptional care should grow alongside the Pacific Northwest region it serves.
“It’s a promise to this community that we will be able to serve them adequately and provide access to health care for years to come,” declared Diankha Linear, chair of the Providence Swedish Board of Trustees.
“The building represents the best possible patient care Providence Swedish can provide,” said Ronald L. Berenstain, Board of Governors chair. “Everyone here plays a role.”
The North Patient Tower stands as a tangible manifestation of this century-plus-long relationship and is only possible with the generosity of donors and the dedication of our caregivers. It will be a place where healing is powered not just by innovation but also by compassion, community and collective purpose.
“This tower is so much more than a building. It demonstrates how we always put our patients first: a tower full of hope and healing that will serve generations to come,” Elizabeth Wako, M.D., said.
This is about our commitment to our community, to Puget Sound and to providing the world-class care our community deserves. It’s our contribution to our legacy — delivering excellence, compassion and purpose.”
-- Elizabeth Wako, M.D., MBA President and CEO, Swedish Health Services
Pushing the boundaries of cardiac care with advanced technology and real-time clinical expertise
A breakthrough procedure. A life restored. A gift to shape tomorrow’s medicine.
When South Bay resident Julius Bogdanowicz began experiencing an irregular heartbeat, his Apple Watch alerted him to an unusually high heart rate, an early warning that led to a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation at Providence Little Company of Mary.
To treat his condition, the care team, led by electrophysiologist Omar Yasin, M.D., used pulse field ablation, a new, minimally invasive technology that delivers high-voltage electrical pulses to precisely target abnormal heart tissue, reducing the risk of complications and supporting a faster recovery.
Julius became one of the first patients at Providence Little Company of Mary to undergo the procedure. During treatment, physicians encountered a rare anatomical anomaly in his veins, found in just 0.02% of the population. Thanks to the team’s expertise and the precision of the technology, they were able to adapt in real time and successfully complete the procedure.
Now with a steady heartbeat and renewed energy, Julius and his wife, Barbara, are deeply grateful for the advanced care available close to home.
I can’t say enough about the excellent care I received from the doctors, nurses and staff. From the moment I arrived, every decision was made with urgency and expertise. I truly believe that if I had been anywhere else, I wouldn’t be here today.”
-- Julius Bogdanowicz Grateful patient
Two remarkable technologies transform the future of cancer care
A Siemens Biograph Trinion PET/CT scanner and Varian Edge linear accelerator will improve care and patient experience.
At Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, every breakthrough in care begins with the generosity of the community.
In 2025, donors elevated our caregivers’ ability to provide leading-edge cancer care by funding the acquisition of two remarkable technologies: a new positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner and a state-of-the-art linear accelerator.
The Siemens Biograph Trinion PET/CT scanner is the most advanced of its kind and will be housed at The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center.
With ultrafast imaging, intelligent AI-guided workflow and a design that enhances comfort and reduces scan time, this powerful tool offers greater diagnostic precision across oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. It also improves patient experience with a calming environment and quicker, lower-dose procedures.
Complementing this advancement is the Varian Edge linear accelerator, an industry-leading radiosurgery system that delivers highly focused radiation with sub-millimeter accuracy. Its ability to track and target tumors in real time while sparing healthy tissue means patients receive faster, safer and more effective treatment with fewer side effects.
These aren’t just upgrades in equipment; they’re investments in people. Thanks to philanthropy, Providence Saint Joseph is leading the way forward in personalized, compassionate cancer care.
Our Deepest Thanks
Because of you, hope shows up in tangible ways — at the bedside, in breakthrough discoveries and in the quiet moments that matter most. Your generosity is felt every day by patients, families and caregivers across our ministries.
Thank you for being part of this story. Through your generosity, our Mission lives on in every moment of care, every life touched and every future made brighter.
Kenya Beckmann
South Division Chief Philanthropy and Health Equity Officer Philanthropy Shared Services
We are continually moved by what becomes possible through the generosity of our donors. Philanthropy connects us and brings people together around a common purpose, transforming compassion into action in ways that change lives.”
- Philanthropy Executive Council
Laurie Kelley Central Division Chief Philanthropy Officer
Cynthia Libby, MBA, CFRE Chief Philanthropy Officer Providence Alaska Foundation
Gregg Simpson Chief Philanthropy Officer Swedish Foundation
Philanthropy Shared Services Leadership
Kenya Beckmann, Chief Philanthropy and Health Equity Officer
Renée Bianco, Associate Chief Philanthropy Officer
Alice Galstian, Chief Financial Officer
Greg Gissendanner, Associate Chief Philanthropy Officer
Danna Grant, Executive Director, Donor and Community Engagement
Lisa Powell, Senior Director, Administrative Operations
Philanthropy Leadership
Providence North Division Philanthropy
Alaska
Providence Alaska Foundation
Cynthia Libby, MBA, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Western Washington
Swedish Foundation*
Gregg Simpson, Chief Philanthropy Officer
*an affiliated, independent foundation
Providence General Foundation
Mark Johnson, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Southwest Washington Foundation
Katya Miltimore, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Philanthropy Leadership
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Philanthropy Central Division Leadership
Laurie Kelley, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Central Division Philanthropy
Montana
Providence Montana Health Foundation
Stephanie Goble, RN, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Oregon
Providence Foundations of Oregon
Laurie Kelley, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Community Health Foundation
Arlene Wedsted, Executive Director
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation
Susan Frost, Executive Director
Providence Milwaukie Foundation
Tiffany Gillespie, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Newberg Health Foundation
Doug Crain, Executive Director
Providence Portland Medical Foundation
Chelsea Sokolow, AVP, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation
Kimberly Ward, Executive Director
Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation
Chelsea Sokolow, AVP, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Foundation
Tiffany Gillespie, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Texas/New Mexico
Covenant Health Foundation
Emily Young, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Eastern Washington
Kadlec Foundation
Lacey Perry, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Inland Northwest Foundation
Colleen Fox, AVP, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence St. Mary Foundation
Lacey Perry, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation
Lacey Perry, CFRE, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Philanthropy South Division Leadership
Kenya Beckmann, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence South Division Philanthropy
Providence Healdsburg Hospital Foundation
Petaluma Valley Hospital Foundation
Rebecca Kendall, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Redwood Memorial Foundation
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka Foundation
Tracye Williams, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Holy Cross Foundation
Joanne Reyes, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation
Melissa Coleman, Esq., Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Mission Hospital Foundation
Nicole Balsamo, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Saint Joseph Foundation, Burbank
Tina Johann, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, Orange
Amy Daugherty, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence St. Jude Memorial Foundation
Dub Drees, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation
Nicole Orr, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Foundation
Rebecca Kendall, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Sonoma County
Providence Tarzana Foundation
Matthew Rinnert, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Queen of the Valley Foundation with Providence
Rachael Poer, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Saint John’s Health Center Foundation*
Sheryl Bourgeois, PhD, President and CEO
*an affiliated, independent foundation
OUR MISSION
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
OUR VALUES
Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence, Integrity
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