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.

General Fund

Receives and administers gifts for Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. Gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Through your gift, you play a direct role in advancing medical care for everyone the medical center serves.

Circle of Friends

When you include us in your will or make PVHMC Foundation a beneficiary, you can plan a gift to us that will take effect only after your other obligations have ceased. You’ll automatically become a member of our Circle of Friends.

The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center Endowment

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 give the best possible care for those in our community, so they don’t have to travel far to get the care they need.

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

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.

The Breast Health Program funds help us to provide free resources to those in our community affected by cancer, including Nurse Navigators for patients, support groups, a wig program, support programs and classes, as well as investments in advanced technologies, such as our SmartCurve breast stabilization system, which reduces pain during mammograms, and the DigniCap Scalp Cooling System that reduces the risk of hair loss during chemotherapy treatment.

The Robert and Beverly Lewis Family Cancer Care Center Endowment Fund provides for innovative cancer patient care, research, education, prevention, and ongoing support groups and programs for our patients and community.

Stead Heart & Vascular Center Endowment Fund

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 Stead Heart and Vascular Center Endowment Fund provides the necessary funding to continue enabling PVHMC to be at the forefront of innovative Heart and Vascular care for the community and our patients.

Cherie Rudoll Nursing Scholarship

Granted in memory of the late Cherie Rudoll, RN, a long-time model Associate and nurse who served as Vice President of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Each year, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Foundation offers scholarships to more than a dozen PVHMC Associates and Volunteers who are currently enrolled in or have accepted into an entry-level Nursing Program.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and LDRP Fund

Allows the hospital to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for the NICU, as well as non-medical comfort services while an infant is hospitalized at PVHMC. This includes Giraffe OmniBed Carestations in the NICU, Nic View cameras (updated in 2024) that allow families to watch their baby 24/7, Zaky hands, a therapeutic aid for infants, and much more. The NICU Family Fund also provides short-term housing services to families with an infant in the NICU who live approximately 40 miles or more from PVHMC.

Milestones

Milestones Centers for Child Development: Dedicated to children’s developmental and special needs from birth through adolescence. Our ZAKY HANDS commitment is to help children reach the developmental milestones that will enable them to achieve their highest potential through specialized therapy and care. Financial support is critical to the success of our program, ensuring we provided the most advanced technologies and equipment for the hundreds of children and infants we serve.

In Memory of Beloved Babies

Honors the memory of beloved infants and children through our Helping Hands Memorial Wall Memorial Wall. This location provides bereaved parents and loved ones a peaceful place to reflect, meditate and heal. Constructed as a lasting tribute, the Memorial Wall is made of granite tiles. Each tile holds 24 names, and each name is permanently etched by sandblasting it into the tile. The Memorial Wall is a special way to honor the memory of your loved one.

Guardian Angel Recognition Program

Gives grateful patients, their families, and friends the opportunity to support their Hospital while paying tribute to their special health care provider.

Trauma Center Fund

Helps our injury prevention program by providing financial support for bicycle helmets, reflective gear, Stop the Bleed equipment (tourniquets, quick clot, etc.), educational materials and more to our community at no cost.

Other Gifts at Work

Robert and Beverly Lewis Outpatient Pavilion

This much-needed expansion opened on March 5, 2015. The patient-friendly 55,000-square-foot pavilion opened as a home for outpatient surgery, 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 during breaks or for charting, which is so essential 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.

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.

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