Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Raises More Than $65,000

At 24^th Annual Heartbeat Gala

Event Had Guests Rocking to the Beat While Raising Funds to Support the Stead Heart and Vascular Center Endowment Fund

POMONA, Calif., March 13, 2018 — More than 500 guests joined Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) Foundation for the 24^th annual Heartbeat Gala at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario on March 3 and raised more than $65,000 to support the Hospital’s Stead Heart and Vascular Center. The annual event has raised over $2.4 million to support the nationally recognized center of excellence.

The evening kicked off with a champagne reception and silent auction before dinner. La Verne Mayor Don Kendrick chaired the event and local Pomona band THE ANSWER provided musical entertainment for the evening.

“The support we receive from Heartbeat Gala allows us to continually evolve and expand our services,” said Richard E. Yochum, FACHE, president/CEO. “This event helps to ensure that we have state-of-the-art technology so our patients have the highest quality heart and vascular care close to home. I am extremely proud of all our Associates who provide the expert level of care that saves lives every day.”

For more than 30 years, PVHMC’s Stead Heart and Vascular Center has offered one of the most complete lines of cardiovascular and stroke services in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. PVHMC’s heart and vascular center has been recognized by the Joint Commission with the Gold Seal of Approval™ as a Primary Stroke Center and Healthgrades recently recognized the Hospital as the top 10 percent in the nation for Cardiac Surgery with a five-star recognition for Carotid Surgery and Coronary Bypass surgery.

Just recently, the Hospital also earned Chest Pain Center Certification from the American College of Cardiology for its expertise in evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.

In addition, the American Heart and the American Stroke Association recognized PVHMC with highest honors for treating stroke and heart failure.

To learn more about PVHMC Stead Heart and Vascular center, please visit www.pvhmc.org.

About Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC), a nationally recognized and accredited 437-bed, not-for-profit community medical center and trauma center, proudly serves residents in eastern Los Angeles and western San Bernardino counties. PVHMC’s accolades include The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for advanced certification in inpatient diabetes care, palliative care, sepsis, perinatal care and total joint replacement. It is also the only hospital in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties to receive all three Healthgrades® Women’s Care Five Star Excellence Awards™ for its exemplary work providing women with labor and delivery, gynecologic surgery and obstetrics and gynecology care. As the second largest birthing hospital in California, PVHMC is honored to hold the prestigious Baby-Friendly designation. The Hospital is among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals in the United States to receive the Healthgrades® Patient Safety Excellence Award. For more information, visit pvhmc.org.

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