Mission Hospital

The is filled with pride that U.S. News & World Report once again recognized our commitment to exceptional care and ranked us as one of the top hospitals in the LA/OC region for 2024/25.

Along with our top hospital ranking, U.S. News honored 18 of our clinical programs as high performing, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, digestive health, geriatrics, stroke, pulmonary, COPD, nephrology, cancer care and seven surgical specialties.

We are humbled by these designations and so grateful that our incredible caregivers and physicians have chosen to share their immense talent and knowledge with our community.

Patient safety and access to care is always the top priority at Providence. Please see our statement on the impact from today's Crowdstrike outage.

We will provide updates as new information becomes available.

Learn more: http://provhealth.org/6183lrzfU

Did you know that 70 percent of child drownings don’t happen in a swimsuit? Two-year-old Gunner Martin’s parents are making it their mission to make water safety a priority and help spare other families the pain of losing a child.

Help keep your kids safe around water this summer by:
1. Supervising children around water, even in shallow pools.
2. Teaching children water safety and swimming skills.
3. Equipping your pool with barriers and safety covers.
4. Learning CPR with rescue breaths.

Drowning is preventable and every moment counts. Learn more about Gunner’s story: http://provhealth.org/6180lzzB4

The Clothes They Wore - NDPA Water safety is a lifelong endeavor, but it only takes a few minutes to learn these 5 Layers of Protection. You never know which layer will save a life!

Our third annual free giveaway was a huge success! More than 330 families joined us at The Shops at Mission Viejo, allowing us to provide 359 children with a free multi-sport style Mission Hospital helmet.

Since our trauma team launched the free helmet program in December 2021, we have given more than 3,200 helmets to children across South Orange County.

The thanks our trauma team, who tirelessly presented this event and dozens of others throughout the year. We’re also incredibly grateful for our , whose generosity funds 100% of this effort to keep our kids safe!

We recently celebrated Deanne Niedziela and her 31-year legacy at Providence Mission Hospital. We are so grateful for Deanne's leadership, unwavering dedication and profound impact on the .

While we miss her dearly, we wish her well on her retirement and this next chapter of her life. Check out the photos from the special celebration. And watch the ABC7 segment here: http://provhealth.org/6186YfaeE

Scott didn’t have any symptoms of , but when his primary care physician insisted that he have a , he contacted the Leonard Cancer Institute at Providence Mission Hospital and asked if he was eligible for screening. His results showed very early-stage and treatable cancer.

"I want to share how easy it can be to save a life!" Scott says of the importance of screening. "One simple test is all it takes."

Meet Providence Mission Hospital's highly skilled surgeons, physicians and thoracic patient navigator by visiting the Intuitive All-Mobile Demo Trailer TODAY until 2:30 p.m. at the Irvine Marriott (18000 Von Karman Avenue).

Learn about our comprehensive lung cancer program and try your skills with a hands-on demo of the newest robotic systems. If you have any questions, please call 844-943-1060.

As comes to a close, check out how we illuminated our hospitals green to shine a light on the importance of taking care of your mental health. The color green is the official symbol of mental health awareness, representing renewal, hope and vitality. 💚

Together, let's break the stigma and promote a culture of understanding and acceptance.

Skip the hip pain this summer. Register for Dr. Samuel Park’s webinar on Wednesday, June 5 at 5 p.m. to learn about the causes of hip pain and solutions for relief. Call (844) 943-1060 or click here: http://provhealth.org/6183Y9o2H.

Have you been looking to branch out in your career? Has a new specialty been calling your name?

Join our Providence RN Fellowship Virtual Info Session on Wednesday, May 29 from 8–9 a.m. to learn more about our nationally accredited RN Fellowship opportunities and how they can launch your career to greater heights with the . 🚀
Register now: http://provhealth.org/6180YjSEM

We're so grateful to partner with to provide the best care to our community. Please join us in honoring these heroes, not only during , but every single day. Thank you, !

Help us find world-class caregivers to fulfill our vision of Health for a Better World. We’re holding an in-person event for experienced caregivers:

• RNs (all RN positions require more than one year of experience)
• Imaging Technologists
• Respiratory Care Practitioners

Thursday, June 6 | 2:30-6 p.m.
27800 Medical Center Rd, Medical Office Building 3, Suite #251, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Once you have completed your online application, please visit us during the hiring event for an interview. To apply, click here: http://provhealth.org/6185YbjpF.

These precious new additions are the best gifts EVER 🎁 Welcome to the world, ! And happy belated Mother's Day to all our South OC moms ❤️

We are pleased to announce that Providence has tentatively reached a new contract agreement with Blue Shield of California. This new agreement would ensure many Blue Shield members have continued in-network access to their Providence doctors, clinics and hospitals.

We understand how unsettling contract negotiations can be and appreciate your patience and support throughout the process. We are grateful that Blue Shield is committed to aligning with Providence to provide affordable care, accessible to members throughout California. We look forward to continued collaboration with Blue Shield and to serving our patients and California communities with exceptional health care services.

If you received a letter indicating you have been reassigned to a different provider, please call the phone number on the back of your member ID card and request that Blue Shield of California transfer you back to your Providence medical group provider.

Thank you for entrusting Providence with your care. It’s our privilege to serve you.

It's ! A qualified medical interpreter eases the way for our patients, helping them understand every step of their health care journey and reducing the risk of misunderstanding.

We are so grateful for the 's interpreter associates! Thank you for supporting our Limited English Proficiency patients.

Thank you to all the caregivers who represented the at the American Heart Association OC Heart and Stroke Walk last weekend, raising awareness of and disease ❤️

In an effort to reach an agreement, Providence made a fair and equitable proposal to Blue Shield of California on March 13, 2024. It has now been more than a month, and Blue Shield has yet to formally respond.

With time running out, Providence is deeply concerned about the thousands of patients covered by Blue Shield who rely on Providence for their care. If Blue Shield does not work with Providence on a resolution, more than 110,000 Californians may be out of network for Providence hospitals, clinics and medical groups on June 1, 2024.

For months, Providence has negotiated in good faith, seeking reasonable terms that will help cover the rising cost of care due to inflation and that will help ensure market-competitive wages for caregivers and physicians who care for Blue Shield members. On behalf of our patients, Providence is also asking Blue Shield to stop denying or delaying coverage for needed care.

Patients are encouraged to contact Blue Shield directly with questions and to urge Blue Shield to reach an agreement with Providence NOW at 1-800-393-6130.

With Blue Shield unwilling to cover the cost of care, more than 110,000 Blue Shield commercial HMO patients may lose access to their Providence hospital and physicians starting June 1.

At Providence, providing exceptional patient care is our top priority. That’s why we’re negotiating in good faith with Blue Shield. Many of our patients are being denied treatment for essential care, including medications, therapies and procedures. In fact, denials are up 11.7 percent in 2024.

We’re hopeful we can reach an agreement with Blue Shield in the coming weeks. Unless the contract expires, nothing changes, and you can still see your Providence doctors. In the meantime, talk to your human resources department, insurance broker or Blue Shield directly at 800-541-6652 to express your concerns and to find a way to stay with your doctor and Providence should we not reach an agreement.

Read our blog to learn more about health insurance contract negotiations between Providence and Blue Shield: http://provhealth.org/6186cFYxg

Thank you for entrusting Providence with your care.

We welcomed two new members to the over the weekend. Welcome to the world, ! 🐰💕

"This is the holy grail of cancer therapy." Tune in as Hetty Chang from NBC LA stops by Providence Mission Hospital to learn about the groundbreaking HistoSonics Inc. Edison system.

There are only eight of these devices in the world, and one of them is at Providence Mission Hospital. Learn more as Hetty chats with Director of Hepatobiliary Surgery Dr. Ahmad Abou Abbass and Chief of Interventional Radiology Dr. Kevin Burns.

‘This is the holy grail of cancer therapy.' New device in OC hospital targets cancerous tumors The device is said to blast tumor cells with pulsed sound energy, a technology that experts say could be the holy grail in the fight against cancer.

Happy Doctors’ Day to our incredible physicians!

Please join us in expressing immense gratitude for our physicians and their unwavering dedication to excellence.

Doctors' Day is coming on March 30. Please join us in honoring the physicians who work tirelessly to improve our health. When you make a donation to Providence Mission Hospital Foundation, you can dedicate your gift to a doctor who has made a difference in your life and ensure that more healing moments are possible for years to come. http://provhealth.org/6189cQUlZ

Get to know Amy Bartolone, CST, lead surgical technician who plays an important role supporting the team. We asked her to answer a few questions ❤️

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When and why did you choose a career in ?

“When I was eight years old, my mother had emergency surgery; it was my first exposure to people in the medical field. I remember vividly the kindness and compassion from everyone I encountered in the hospital and wanted to grow up and be just like them. And after 25 years in health care, I still love what I do!”

What draws you to surgery and surgery in particular?

“The part of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery that I love is that it challenges me mentally, physically and technologically. I thrive on being able to anticipate what the surgeon needs before they ask for it.”

If you had to choose three words to describe yourself, what would they be?

“Passionate, reliable and a perfectionist! I am a team player and take pride that my colleagues say I have high standards and expectations.”

When you're not working, what do you like to do?

"Church, family, friends and yoga: these are my happy places. They help me reset and be the best version of myself when I return to work."

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Thank you for being part of the , Amy!

Screening for increases the opportunity for early detection, before symptoms are present and when the chance of a cure is highest. That’s why Providence Mission Hospital is encouraging the community to get screened by hosting a and screening event on Saturday, April 13.

- Men between 45 and 75 years old, who have not had a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test in the last 12 months, may be eligible for prostate screening.

- Men and women who are between 50 and 80 years old, currently smoke or and have smoked at least one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years, may qualify for lung cancer screening.

If you think you qualify, please call (844) 943-1060, or click here: http://provhealth.org/6188cmGjG. One of our navigators will reach out to you to schedule a screening appointment.

the Providence Mission Hospital program was ranked No. 23 in the nation by U.S News and World Report? We’re deeply humbled to be among this prestigious list of nationally ranked programs.

The ranking is based on data that demonstrates our ability to provide an exceptional outcome and experience for our patients. Thank you to our physician partners and caregivers for building a program our community can lean on when they need us most, and for bringing the highest level of care and expertise to South Orange County.

In case you missed it, tune into last week's virtual lecture about how to live a lifestyle: from prevention to leading-edge treatments.

Learn more about our cardiovascular services by visiting http://provhealth.org/6183cdU8P or calling 1-844-564-7768.

Maintain a healthy heart Hear from Providence interventional cardiologists Vishal Patel, M.D., and Nazanin Azadi, M.D., about living a heart healthy lifestyle: from prevention to lea...

As comes to a close and we say goodbye to the red lights in our fountain, we renew our promise to honor our heart patients on their path to healing.

Thank you, , for providing lifesaving and award-winning care!

Meet Usha Desai, operating room nurse supporting the surgery team. ❤️ In honor of , we asked her to answer a few questions about her journey:

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When and why did you choose a career in health care?

"Over four decades ago, I found myself drawn to the field. The profound impact of health care on individuals' lives resonated deeply, and I realized that my innate qualities aligned with the compassion and dedication required to work in this noble profession. Since then, every day has been a testament to my chosen path and the fulfillment I derive from making a positive impact on my patients and the people I work with.”

What drew you to a career in heart surgery?

“Surgery, especially surgery, has been a guiding force throughout my career. From the early stages of my nursing journey, the intricacies of surgical procedures and the profound impact they have on patients captivated me. I love knowing that I have touched someone's heart!”

Where is your happy place?

"My happy place is undoubtedly within the operating room. It's where my skills and passion align seamlessly, and every successful surgery reinforces my sense of purpose."

What is your hidden talent?

"Beyond the surgical realm, my hidden talent lies in connecting with people on a personal level. Whether it's providing comfort to a nervous patient or fostering a collaborative atmosphere in the operating room, my ability to empathize and communicate effectively has been a cornerstone of my success in health care. It's a talent I cherish, as it enhances the overall patient experience."

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Thank you for being part of the , Usha!