Shah Happiness Center for Cardiovascular Health

What Inspires You?

A gift toward Providence St. Jude’s Shah Happiness Center for Cardiovascular Health will ensure that lifesaving care is readily available to treat even the most complex or high-risk heart and vascular conditions.

From sophisticated diagnostics and interventional procedures, to open heart surgery and rehabilitation, this comprehensive program is lead by a respected team of experts who are raising the bar for cardiovascular care in Southern California.

Campaign Progress

Together, we can bring latest technology
to treat a wider range of cardiac procedures.

59% of the fundraising goal achieved with the help of neighbors like you

Building a comprehensive care team

Currently, a single nurse practitioner is coordinating care, but further support is needed to support the growth and volume of the Valve Clinic, as well as to meet stringent quality metrics that improve the patient experience. In addition to the need for increased navigation support from either an advanced practice provider (NP or PA), a nurse navigator, or cardiovascular/TAVR coordinator, the Clinic is also in need of an RN catheter lab nurse and a CBT tech.

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The Valve Clinic

A new but fast-growing program within Providence St. Jude’s cardiac care services, the Valve Clinic provides focused evaluation of patients with complex valve disorder to assess their potential for life-saving treatments, such as TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) or open heart valvular surgery. The clinic supports an expedited, higher-touch referral pathway that connects patients to the most appropriate treatment plan, all while providing personalized navigation of care.

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Special operating bed in one of the surgical suites

We offer one of the state’s most sophisticated surgical settings, including a “hybrid” cardiovascular suite. This cutting-edge suite combines the diagnostic power of 4D imaging with both minimally invasive interventional procedures and traditional open-surgery techniques in the same procedure. A special operating bed in one of these diagnosis-to-treatment surgical allows for successful treatment of complex or formerly inoperable conditions.

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Building a comprehensive care team

The Valve Clinic

A new but fast-growing program within St. Jude’s cardiac care services, the Valve Clinic provides focused evaluation of patients with complex valve disorder to assess their potential for life-saving treatments, such as TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) or open heart valvular surgery. The clinic supports an expedited, higher-touch referral pathway that connects patients to the most appropriate treatment plan, all while providing personalized navigation of care.

Special operating bed in one of the surgical suites

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Philanthropy Powers Progress

Thanks to philanthropy, our cardiac care program continues to build on its suite of leading-edge diagnostics and treatments. This allows our team of preeminent cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac interventionists and cardiac imaging specialists to best serve our patients.

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 driving himself to Providence St. Jude Medical Center, his suspicions were confirmed; Matt had multi-vessel blockages and needed bypass surgery.

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 to dance her way through Aruba several weeks later—a trip she had planned with her daughter and one she considered “non-negotiable.”

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"This donor community has always been at the heart of Providence St. Jude’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to keep pace with the latest innovations and advancements in care is due to your philanthropic generosity. Our dedication to treating our patients and families with compassion, dignity and respect is inspired by your partnership in our mission.”

— Dub Drees, Chief Philanthropy Officer

Leadership

“This donor community has always been at the heart of Providence St. Jude’s pursuit of excellence. Our ability to keep pace with the latest innovations and advancements in care is due to your philanthropic generosity. Our dedication to treating our patients and families with compassion, dignity and respect is inspired by your partnership in our mission.”

— Dub DreesChief Philanthropy Officer