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(Pictured left to right) Cindy Shin and Mayor Peggy Huang
Meet Our New Board Members
Cindy Shin
Cindy Shin is an entrepreneur businesswoman who founded
and has run SHIN Imaging Center for 20 years in Los Angeles
and Orange County. Previously an English teacher in Korea,
Cindy immigrated to the U.S. in 1998 and became a certified
MRI technician. In 2002, she founded SHIN MRI in Koreatown
to provide affordable, accessible and quality patient care.
When asked why she joined Providence St. Jude’s Foundation
Board, Cindy shared, “I believe in Providence St. Jude Medical
Center’s compassionate, reliable and highest commitment to
patient care for the community.”
Mayor Peggy Huang
Mayor Peggy Huang is a 15-year resident of Yorba Linda who
is passionate about serving the community, with a focus on
advocacy for abused, neglected and developmentally delayed
children. She received her undergraduate degree at the
University of California, Berkeley and her Juris Doctorate, as
well as a specialized certificate of governmental affairs, from
the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.
“I am so grateful to the medical staff for the excellent care that
my husband and I have received. By supporting the medical
center, it is an opportunity for me to support the Providence
St. Jude staff in providing care to the patients.”
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Navigating the Cancer Journey
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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Minutes that make a difference
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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The heart of the matter
“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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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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Leaving a legacy through giving
A dedicated and compassionate caregiver at St. Joseph Hospital for decades, Melvin Schwartz and his wife demonstrated their friendship and support for the Hospital by establishing a legacy through a generous charitable planned gift.
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One of the best ever
More than 300 golfers enjoyed a day that included two 18-hole courses of golf and raised more than $405,000 in support of the St. Joseph Hospital’s Cardiovascular Program.
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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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