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State-of-the-art radiation therapy comes to St. Jude
Because of support from friends across our community, Providence St. Jude Medical Center has a new, state-of-the-art radiation system called AlignRT® in the hands of our radiation therapists and oncologists. The infrared technology uses 3D imaging to monitor patient motion to millimeter accuracy, in order to only radiate the tissue that needs treatment and protect the vital organs from getting any of the radiation dose.
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Matt Miller shares his story of triumph
Matt Miller went to bed with a sense that something was off. He woke up suspecting a heart attack. After…
The patients & staff of Cardiac Rehab thank you
I cannot begin to describe the immense gratitude and honor that our team feels toward the grateful patients who recently…
Endoscopy Center named in honor of Knott family
In an extraordinary act of generosity, Russell and Mildred Knott of Fullerton announced that they would make a $1.3 million…
“Playing” it Forward How One Mother is Stepping Up for Women’s Health
Beverly Dreher doesn’t need to be convinced of the importance of annual mammograms. A member of the Yorba Linda Country…
A wedding anniversary comes with a new reason to celebrate
In 1968, Dave and Vicki Schindele vowed to care for each other “in good times and bad.” Little did they…
A mother’s words manifest as a gift for nursing
Through a remarkable act of generosity, Lennette Schnur is making an estate gift to establish the an endowed fund for…
From survivor to supporter
“St. Jude was the reason I was able to start the following New Year off as a survivor. Through my…
So, what comes after cancer treatment?
It’s a Tuesday afternoon and the sound of Shania Twain’s “I Feel Like a Woman” is coming from a gym…
A heartfelt gift for the present and future
In honor of their appreciation and passion for the program, Dorothy Lippman Salovesh and Charles “Ched” Salovesh announced plans to…
A New Aortic Valve: Kitty’s Story
When Kitty Barton needed to have her aortic heart valve replaced, she had one requirement: She needed to be able…
Like rock ‘n’ roll, she’s here to stay
Imagine being told by your doctor that you have six months left to live. Yet, here you are 14 years…
Meet Dan Mabbott and his team of experts
For Dan Mabbott, 65, St. Jude Medical Center was something he drove past on his way to see his doctor…
From Stage IV to second chance: A life saved through clinical trial
Jamie Calver was floating on cloud nine. The 55-year-old husband, father and vice president of a haircare company was heading…
Giving impact: Expanding senior services
Funds from St. Jude’s Emergency Response & Recovery Campaign are helping equip and expand the hospital’s Caring Neighbors Program —…
Giving back for a life regained
Dick Joe assumed his fatigue was just part of getting older. The stockbroker and grandfather of four recalls taking walks…
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