St. Jude Medical Center

The holidays are a time for unity, which is why it's more important than ever before that we join together to combat the spread of COVID-19. Stay vigilant and remember to wear a mask when in public or in the company of those not in your immediate household. Wearing is caring, so mask-up and help save lives! To learn more about how we're working to keep Orange County healthy during the pandemic, visit www.ProvidenceOC.org/COVID-19.

As the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations increase, so does the number of people going home and returning to their families and lives. Daniel Kim was hospitalized for over five monthslonger than any other COVID patient at St. Jude and went home this week amid the cheers and applause of the physicians and caregivers who made his recovery possible. https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idPMIX?now=true

Providence’s medical groups in Orange County make up a robust network of physicians and specialists dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of our residents. Hear from Dr. David Kim, medical group chief executive in Orange County and the High Desert, as he explains some recent changes to the network and what makes our medical groups a unique and integral part of health care delivery in the region. http://provhealth.org/6188HuL74

In 1998, Providence St. Jude Medical Center debuted the Virginia K. Crosson Cancer Center thanks to a generous gift from the Crosson Family. Today, the Virginia K. Crosson Cancer Center is one of Southern California's finest cancer programs, offering expert treatment and access to leading-edge clinical trials. Learn more about St. Jude Medical Center's renowned history at www.ProvidenceOC.org/History-In-Orange-County.

St. Jude Medical Center traces its roots back to 1953, when the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange and a group of physicians decided to build a new hospital named after St. Jude, the patron saint of desperate situations. Now, over 65 years later, St. Jude Medical Center is one of Southern California's top hospitals. Learn more about St. Jude Medical Center's history at www.ProvidenceOC.org/history-in-orange-county www.providenceoc.org/history-in-orange-county

Providence's nationally recognized hospitals ensure that patients have access to the quality care they deserve. With 1,200 physicians and 90 Heritage Healthcare offices in Orange County, we're stronger together. #ProvidenceOC ProvidenceOC.org

So what’s your perfect birth experience? A pumpkin spice latte delivered to your room or a celebratory dinner from a favorite restaurant? Maybe a mani-pedi after your 8-lbs of happiness arrives? Just a few of the services our maternity concierge routinely arranges. This free new service helps create better moments and shortens your to-do list before, during and after birth helping you with everything from renting a breast pump and retrieving forgotten items from home, to p...urchasing gifts for siblings and picking up prescriptions. We’re the first hospital in the western United States to bring concierge-style services to maternity care, allowing us to create a completely unique experience for new moms and dads. Learn more at [email protected].

Affiliation means collaboration, and thanks to our network of Orange County hospitals, dedicated caregivers and physicians, we have been able to serve thousands of patients during the COVID-19 crisis. Our community must stay united to keep Orange County healthy. #ProvidenceOC https://www.providenceoc.org/

As Providence St. Joseph has grown over the years so has our partnership, which has expanded from financial support for services and housing development to on-site clinics in our apartment communities. We look forward to expanding our horizons with Providence to achieve our vision that every person will live in a strong, healthy and sustainable community. - Laura Archuleta, President and CEO of Jamboree Housing Corporation. Learn more about how Providence partners with local organizations at www.ProvidenceOC.org/community-benefit #ProvidenceOC www.providenceoc.org/community-benefit

Did you know Mission Hospital and St. Jude Medical Center were just awarded Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2020? These were the only two hospitals in Orange County to receive such an honor. We're so proud that our hospitals have been recognized for their exceptional workplace culture, opportunities for career advancement, and more. #ProvidenceOC https://www.providenceoc.org/

The Providence family of affiliated hospitals and physician groups provides Orange County residents with access to a premier care networkmeaning more locations in a multitude of practice areas, greater access to specialists and top doctors, innovative and collaborative treatment, and overall better value and community care at a lower cost. Support our efforts to maintain our affiliation with Hoag so we can continue to serve our patients with the access to care they need throughout the largest health crisis of our generation. #ProvidenceOC Visit https://www.providenceoc.org/

Thanks to our affiliation, hospitals in the Providence family like Hoag were able to participate in the remdesivir clinical trial, extending a potentially life-saving treatment to patients. Help us keep Providence hospitals united during this unprecedented health crisis because we're stronger together. #ProvidenceOC Visit https://www.providenceoc.org/

Win a Target Gift Card. Help us name a robot that is transforming spine surgery at St. Jude. We are the one of the first in the nation and in Southern Californiato offer the ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation Platform, which is bringing unprecedented precision to spine surgery while offering patients a dramatically shorter recovery. But technology that is turning common back surgeries into minimally-invasive procedures needs a name with less than 16 syllables. Want to help? ...The winning suggestion will earn a $250 Target gift card. If you'd like to learn more about how this technology might benefit you, schedule an appointment with Bowen Jiang, MD, a Stanford and Johns Hopkins trained neurosurgeon who is a nationally respected expert on advancing spine care through robotic surgery, by calling (714) 734-3120.

Providence has been serving health care needs for over 175 years and its predecessor, St. Joseph Health, for almost 100 years in Orange County. In Southern California, our executive offices are located in Irvine with many of the top leadership team living right here in Orange County. The team making local decisions cares deeply about you, and are your neighbors. Don't miss our latest piece in the Orange County Register's October special healthcare edition. #ProvidenceOC #LocalCare http://provhealth.org/6189GNp8x

From being among the first in the nation to perform plasma transfusions for COVID-19 patients, to providing the first drive-thru swabbing tests in the county, Providence's family of organizations are leading the way to protect Orange County against COVID-19. Chief Executive of Providence Southern California, Erik G. Wexler, shares what we've accomplished through our united network of affiliated hospitals and physician groups. Visit https://www.providenceoc.org/ #ProvidenceOC

As part of their Drive for a Cure Event, BMW of Buena Park is making a contribution to the St. Jude Crosson Cancer Institute for every car sold this weekend (Oct. 16-18) and next weekend (Oct. 23-25). A new car and an important cause, what could be better? The Buena Park dealership also dropped off gifts bags for our cancer patients this week. We’re grateful for their support of the exceptional patient care, treatment and research that is a daily reality within our Cancer Institute. stjudemedicalcenter.org #finishcancer #drivepink

We're in this fight against COVID-19 together. At a time of unprecedented health crisis, Hoag's quest to dissolve the affiliation with Providence that makes premiere access to quality care possible is a risk we cannot take. Visit https://www.providenceoc.org/ #ProvidenceOC

Friends don’t let friends forget to get a mammogram. Remind the people you love. To make an appointment call the St. Jude Breast Center at (657) 354-0943 or online at http://stjudemedicalcenter.net/6186GNShQ (Photo was taken pre-COVID)