Impact of Giving

Maybe you wonder, “When I give to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation, what exactly does my support do?”

We are so glad you asked. And we are excited to say that it does so very much. It allows us to remain independent, not part of any corporate hospital group, which is not the norm in healthcare today. That said, payment for services produces revenue for hospitals like ours, but we can’t rely on that for everything.

That’s why the Foundation is very important to our community’s health. We are proud of these major milestones.

Stead Heart & Vascular Center

Opened in 1986, our center has accrued a long list of national awards and recognitions. We offer superior diagnostics such as intravascular ultrasound; interventional procedures including coronary angioplasty; electrophysiology to manage irregular heart rhythms; targeted temperature management and a comprehensive surgery program. We’re the region’s first designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

An ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) represents a severe type of heart attack that demands immediate, specialized care. As a STEMI Receiving Center, we provide rapid, lifesaving care for patients experiencing severe heart attacks.

The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center

After our 1989 feasibility study determined that members of our Pomona Valley and Inland Empire communities needed top-quality cancer treatment at a major medical center near them, we knew we had to fill that gap. Now we provide advanced cancer services that include support for patients and family—before, during, and after cancer. These cancer services are close to home to provide the best possible care for those in our community so they don’t have to travel far to get the car they need.

We offer the latest approved radiation treatments such as targeted therapies, plus chemotherapy and surgery, and participate in leading-edge clinical trials.

3D Tomosynthesis Breast Imaging Units

In 2012, we upgraded all mammography units to the latest technology of 3-D tomosynthesis, the first hospital in Southern California to offer this superior screening. This technology is especially known for being instrumental in identifying breast cancer in people who have dense breast tissue.

Robert and Beverly Lewis Outpatient Pavilion

This much-needed expansion opened on March 5, 2015. The patient-friendly 55,000-square-foot pavilionopened as a home for outpatient surgery and comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation services. It features five outpatient surgery suites, 20 prep and recovery beds, and pre-admission testing capabilities. The Rehabilitation Services Department has 17 specialty programs, wellness and aftercare services, and a medically supervised fitness gym.

Emergency Department (ED) Expansion

Completed in 2016, the department now has 72 beds and 22 private rooms, and helped make the hospital a Level II Trauma Center in 2017. It’s also the community’s only ED approved for pediatric care.

The Trudy T. Orr and Paul D. Orr, MD Medical Staff Office and Physician Lounge

In 2021, PVHMC added this amenity for physicians to use on breaks or do their charting, which is so important in a hospital's fast-paced environment, through a generous gift from Trudy T. Orr and Paul D. Orr, MD.

New MRI Unit

Daksha Jain, MD and her husband, Mr. Sudhir Kapadai, funded a new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) unit in 2021, which is located off our Emergency Department. This technology is used for imaging almost any part of the body and is frequently employed to image soft tissues.

NICVIEW® Cameras

A revolution in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) processes, cameras stream on demand so parents and families can “feel like” they’re with their newborns. Realtime streaming of the child on any online device helps support all-important parent-child bonding.

There are so many ways to give to the Foundation. You can do that here. Help us continue our lifesaving work in the community that is our “home.” Thank you.