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November 14, 2024

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.

Giving Tuesday 2022 at PNI
October 20, 2022

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.

Barbara and John McLoughlin
May 25, 2021

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....

Philanthropy for Brain Tumor Research
February 24, 2021

Turning Pain into Progress

by Guest Author

Meet Sheena Reddy: A woman honors her mother’s fight against glioblastoma cancer while helping others.

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October 7, 2020

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....

August 25, 2020

$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...

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March 7, 2020

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....

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