Chairman's Message

M. Hellen Rodriguez, MD

As a physician, I understand a universal truth: when you or someone you love is hurting, you want more than just a hospital nearby. You want a sanctuary. You want a place filled with skilled hands and compassionate hearts, ready to fight for your health.

That is exactly what we strive to be for you at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC).

I have walked these halls since 1987. Today, serving as the Medical Director for Maternal Fetal Medicine, I oversee the miracles of new life that happen here every day. After all these years, I still feel that same spark of optimism as I walk through our doors each morning. This Hospital isn’t just where I work—it belongs to all of us.

I am also honored to serve as the Chairwoman of the Board for the PVHMC Foundation. It is here that I see the other side of healing: the incredible power of your generosity.

While we are a thriving independent, not-for-profit hospital, the revenue from patient services simply cannot cover everything needed to push the boundaries of care. This is where the magic of community support happens. This is where you come in.

Your donations to the Foundation build the future. They fund vital capital improvements and bring life-saving technology to our region. For instance, the generosity of Dr. Daksha Jain and Mr. Sudhir Kapadia made our new advanced MRI unit possible in 2026.

But the impact of giving is often most powerful in the quiet, human moments:

Connecting Families: When a fragile newborn is in our NICU, separation can be heartbreaking. Thanks to donor funding, we installed NICVIEW® cameras. Now, parents can bond with their baby through secure live video streams, ensuring love is always present even when they are physically apart.
Preserving Dignity: Cancer treatment takes a heavy toll, often stealing a patient’s sense of self along with their health. Foundation funds provide the DigniCap Scalp Cooling System, which helps reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. For someone fighting for their life, maintaining their identity means everything.
Guiding the Way: The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center Endowment ensures no one walks the path of recovery alone. It funds wigs, wellness classes, and a dedicated Breast Health Nurse Navigator to offer guidance and emotional support—services available to everyone in our community, regardless of where they receive treatment.

If you, your family, or your colleagues have turned to us for care, you have felt our dedication firsthand. We are blessed to serve a community defined by selfless giving.

I invite you to consider how you might help us continue this legacy. Whether through a bequest, an annual gift, or a corporate partnership, your support ensures we can provide world-class care for generations to come.

Please, reach out and ask how you can help. You will see the life-changing results of your kindness every time you walk through our doors. We can’t wait to open them for you.

With gratitude,

M. Hellen Rodriguez, M.D.

Medical Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Chairwoman, PVHMC Foundation Board of Directors