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Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Walavan Sivakumar Named Philanthropy Physician Champion 2024
by Robin Banuelos
We are thrilled to honor Walavan Sivakumar, MD, a neurosurgeon whose passion and expertise have earned him the prestigious title of Providence Philanthropy South Division's Philanthropy Physician Champion 2024.
Transforming a Life with a Simple Act of Generosity
by Amelia Garrison
It’s a simple idea. Generosity contributes to a better world. Whether it’s helping our neighbors, supporting our friends, or being there for the ones that we love, the act of generosity builds a community where everyone matters. Your contribution can transform a life. Discover the stories of transformation from patients and their loved ones who received care at PNI.
Paying It Forward for Alzheimer’s Research
by Guest Author
BY NANCY SOKOLER STEINER / PHOTOGRAPHED BY PHILLIP GRAYBILL Thankful for medical research that has benefited them, the McLoughlin family donates to help others. Barbara and John McLoughlin have turned to Providence Saint John’s Health Center for their medical needs for close to six decades....
Turning Pain into Progress
by Guest Author
Meet Sheena Reddy: A woman honors her mother’s fight against glioblastoma cancer while helping others.
ZBT Fraternity at UCLA Donates to PNI’s Brain Cancer Program
by Guest Author
Jack Verschleiser, a 2017 UCLA graduate who now oversees the university’s ZBT fraternity organization, was struck that two current members had personal experience with cancer. David Phillips, who graduated in June of this year successfully battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma for six months of his junior year....
$40 Million Gift to Pacific Brain Health Center
by Guest Author
Will & Cary Singleton Donate $40 Million to Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Brain Health Center for Alzheimer’s Treatment & Research SANTA MONICA (July 7, 2020) –A $40 million donation from Will and Cary Singleton will support the Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) Brain Health Center at Providence...






7 Days with Dr. Chester Griffiths: Mission to Guatemala
by Zara Jethani
Committed to charity efforts throughout his career, Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS, has sought out opportunities to bring his considerable surgical skills to aiding the less fortunate. One of the four founders of Pacific Neuroscience Institute, an affiliate of Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Dr....
Last updated: July 11th, 2025