In this issue: New and innovative treatments provide relief to people with spine problems, Achieving Better Health, Looking for Answers to Cancer, Treating Enlarged Prostate.
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St. Jude Advances Cancer Treatment Through Research
Ongoing research and clinical trials are creating breakthroughs in cancers once thought insurmountable—and St. Jude is a leader in bringing these benefits from the lab to the bedside.
Providence partners with L.A. County in Covid-19 outreach to vulnerable
Providence contributes to Los Angeles County efforts to ensure care for vulnerable populations as COVID-19 crisis escalates
Providence COVID-19 news round-up for 3/19/20
Learn more about the coronavirus or COVID-19 from Providence leaders
Lymphedema surgeon pioneers treatment and hope
At Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, a surgeon gives patients a new and improved life.
The Story of Brian Hong
When Brian Hong was transferred from another hospital to St. Jude Medical Center’s Critical Care Unit, he was completely paralyzed, unable to speak or breath on his own. His prognosis was poor.
Message from our Chief Philanthropy Officer
Dear St. Jude family, Words cannot fully express my gratitude for your heartfelt support of our patients and families over the last year.
National Doctors' Day 2020
The physicians at St. Jude offer a level of expertise and compassion that has helped make us one of Southern California’s most advanced and respected medical centers.
Philanthropic Stories of Impact
Thanks to your thoughtful generosity which had a total philanthropic impact of $3 million in 2019, St. Jude continues to excel as one of the top hospitals in Southern California.
A weight lifted off
Galo Franco turned to Providence Little Company of Mary’s Bariatric Wellness Center to get the help he needed. Today he runs races, sleeps better and feels better than ever.
St. Jude: All Hands on Deck for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
It’s a mistake that can lead to permanent damage to your hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the result of pressure on the median nerve as it travels through the wrist.
3D Mammography at St. Jude: Not your Mother's Mammogram
When it comes to diagnosing and treating breast cancer, the good news just keeps coming. One example is 3D mammography—also known as tomosynthesis or 3D breast imaging
St. Jude Back Pain Program: A Better Approach to Back Pain
Back pain is common. Unfortunately, successful evidence-based treatment is not.
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Awarded Grant by Community Foundation of the Verdugos for Emergency Services Campaign
Burbank, CA – Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center (PSJMC) was recently awarded a five-year, $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Verdugos. The funds will be used to support the Minute
Great Beginnings at St. Jude
Salena Trujillo, MSN, RN, is part of St. Jude’s award-winning maternity services department—and in addition to the certifications and credential
Emergency Department expansion project
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro will break ground on an exciting expansion this spring, all to keep up with a growing community.
Getting a fresh start
Providence Little Company of Mary launches new program that helps bring healthy food to those in need.
Lung Cancer: St. Jude Gives Reasons to Hope
St. Jude Medical Center is a national leader in changing that statistic through state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment—including robotic surgery to more precisely remove the cancer, a technique whic
Mission Hospital Awarded Statewide Maternity Care Award
Mission Hospital received an award for excellence in maternity care from the California Health and Human Services Agency and Cal Hospital Compare for delivering safer and affordable care.
St. Jude is Advancing Treatment for Brain Cancer
Few diagnoses are more difficult to hear than malignant brain tumor— which is why our neurosurgeons and oncologists are at the forefront of finding better ways to treat it. St. Jude Medical Center is
St. Jude Liver Clinic Offers Hope for Fatty Liver Disease