Guild Archive
2022
CLICK HERE for link to recording of September General Meeting by Zoom-use password IDG924
CLICK HERE for link to recording of June General Meeting by Zoom-use password IDG618
CLICK HERE for link to recording of June General Meeting by Zoom-use password IDG618
THANK YOU to our members and guests who attended Think Pink on May 4th, 2022!
We loved seeing you all; learning, laughing, shopping and catching up as we celebrated women's wellness.
We're grateful for our vendors, Foundation staff who supported the event, as well as our wonderful speakers, listed below:
Keynote Speaker Cara Natterson, MD - Pediatrician, consultant and New York Times bestselling author of puberty and parenting books.
Kimberly Childers, MS, LCGC - Regional Manager or Genetics, Los Angeles Providence Saint Joseph Health Center for Clinical Genetics and Genomics
Tiffany Grunwald, MD, FACS- Division Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Executive Medical Director, Women's Health & Wellness Institute, Providence Saint John's Health Center
Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD - Psychiatrist and Psycho-Oncologist; Director, Psycho-Oncology and Cancer Support Services, Providence Saint John's Cancer Clinic Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Stephen Sideroff, PhD - Psychologist; Assistant Professor. Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA School of Medicine;
Author, "The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success"
We loved seeing you all; learning, laughing, shopping and catching up as we celebrated women's wellness.
We're grateful for our vendors, Foundation staff who supported the event, as well as our wonderful speakers, listed below:
Keynote Speaker Cara Natterson, MD - Pediatrician, consultant and New York Times bestselling author of puberty and parenting books.
Kimberly Childers, MS, LCGC - Regional Manager or Genetics, Los Angeles Providence Saint Joseph Health Center for Clinical Genetics and Genomics
Tiffany Grunwald, MD, FACS- Division Chief of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; Executive Medical Director, Women's Health & Wellness Institute, Providence Saint John's Health Center
Shanthi Gowrinathan, MD - Psychiatrist and Psycho-Oncologist; Director, Psycho-Oncology and Cancer Support Services, Providence Saint John's Cancer Clinic Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Stephen Sideroff, PhD - Psychologist; Assistant Professor. Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences UCLA School of Medicine;
Author, "The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success"
2021
Presented at the January 22, 2021 General Meeting
2020
In 2020, the Guild mobilized to support the Health Center by using over $70,000 in funds from our 2019 Patron Drive to support the caregivers at Saint John's in numerous ways.
Help us continue our support of our local health center by donating to our Patron Drive Fund.
Thank you!
Help us continue our support of our local health center by donating to our Patron Drive Fund.
Thank you!
Patron Drive Gifts to Saint John's for COVID-19 Support
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COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
The Irene Dunne Guild provided emergency funding to Saint John’s Health Center in support of COVID-19 related amenities for frontline care workers and staff. The guild funded the rental of movie trailers so caregivers could shower after their shifts before going home to their families; extra scrubs for caregivers; iPads so patients could communicate with their loved ones; 7 webinars on Resilience and the Science of Happiness to help with the emotional stress of caring for COVID patients; provided and replenished “recharging stations” of coffee and snacks throughout the health center, and much more. MARGIE PETERSEN BREAST CENTER Cancer Awareness Webinar Series – The Irene Dunne Guild served as presenting sponsor of a 4-part educational webinar series in October 2020. PERFORMANCE THERAPY CENTER EQUIPMENT • Innovative Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill - A new state-of-the-art treadmill for patients with rehabilitation and exercise needs. • “Hypervolt” Massage Gun for physical therapists to massage patients injured joints and reduce muscle strain. • “Gameready” Machine – Hot and cold therapy system to treat post injury and post-surgery patients. • Splint Pan to create custom splints |
4-5 Movie trailers for the staff to shower
3 Months of laundry of scrubs for staff iPads throughout the Health Center -for ICU, PCCU, Emergency Department, Staffing office to lend as needed -for CSS1, CSS3, Oncology/Caritas floors -for Labor & Delivery for fathers to see newborns Snacks and treats to caregivers involved in care of COVID-19 patients and throughout the Health Center Refrigerated trucks to keep donated produce safe for caregivers Series of 7 live webinars by Buck Davis on Resilience and the Science of Happiness for caregivers |
2019
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2018
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Saint John’s Health Center Foundation and Irene Dunne Guild are proud to announce the 2018 Gala "The Power of Partnership" taking place on Saturday, October 20 at the Beverly Hilton. This year's gala honors the people of Saint John’s who make the difference – physicians, researchers, staff, trustees, volunteers and grateful patients – all working together to save lives. Net proceeds will benefit vital programs, services and greatest needs within distinguished areas of excellence at Saint John’s Health Center including cancer, cardiac care, maternal and child health, men’s health, neuroscience, nursing, orthopedics, thoracic surgery and urology.
The chart-topping recording artist and actress Katharine McPhee will perform at the annual gala celebration. Leadership support for this year’s event includes Irene Dunne Guild gala chair Christina Arechaederra. Christina is supported by the gala committee including Maria Arechaederra, Sylvia Balbona, Jane Loh, Cheryl Robertson Thode and Kathy Yawitz. This year’s Dinner Chairs include Kathy and John Danhakl, Lynda Oschin and Jerry B. Epstein, Mary and Jay Flaherty, Martha and David Ho Family, Robert and Elizabeth Lowe, Teresita and Shelby Notkin, Dominic Ornato, and Donna Schweers and Tom Geiser. Individual tickets to the October 20th Gala Celebration are $750 and sponsorship packages are available.
For more information, please contact Tess Csiszar at Saint John’s Health Center Foundation at 310-829-8168 or email [email protected]. For more information, visit www.SaintJohnsFoundation.org. |
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When the program started, the Guild distributed healthy snacks and treats to various hospital departments on a monthly basis. Irene Dunne Guild members would work as a team to purchase large bags of apples, small cheeses, "sweets" and other treats and bring them to designated staff lounges at Saint John's.
Since 2014, the Guild has sponsored hospital-wide Ice Cream Socials for all the Caregivers at the Health Center. It is our way of showing appreciation to all those who work at the health center delivering compassionate care to patients. |
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2017
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2017 Irene Dunne Guild Gala Committee (from left): Christine Centalonza Hanscom, Charlene Underhill Miller, Kathy Yawitz, Chair, Maria Arechaederra, Jane Loh
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About Caritas Gala
Friends of Saint John’s who have been past honorees include David & Yolanda Foster, Tonian Hohberg, Tarble Foundation, Pierce Brosnan, Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards, Chris O’Donnell, Rhonda Fleming Carlson, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and Michele B. Chan, Warren Beatty and Annette Bening, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Anthony Hopkins, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, Martin Sheen, Vin Scully, Gretchen and Michael Wayne, Sister Marie Madeleine Shonka, Robert Wagner, Angela Lansbury, former First Lady Nancy Reagan and Jimmy Stewart.
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From 1993-2017, The Irene Dunne Guild, in partnership with the trustees of the Saint John's Health Center Foundation, hosted the Caritas Gala, an annual black tie award gala, which raises funds in support of programs and services at Providence Saint John's. Since inception, the Caritas Gala raised over $11 Million for the benefit of Saint John's.
The awards of the evening include the Caritas Award, bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate compassion and concern for others through exceptional service to the community, and the Spirit of Saint John's Award that honors an individual or couple whose service to the Health Center is an example to all of the best in philanthropy and volunteerism. Learn more... |
2016
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Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the 2016 Caritas Gala, co-hosted by the Irene Dunne Guild in partnership with Saint John's Health Center Foundation, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 22nd. The black-tie event honored Jennifer Beals with the Caritas Award; Allyson Felix with the inaugural Hope & Inspiration Award; and Kathleen McCarthy Kostlan, on behalf of the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation, with the Spirit of Saint John’s Award. The Caritas Gala honors individuals who exemplify dedication and commitment to the community and embody the philosophy and mission of Saint John’s. The evening featured a special performance by singer/songwriter and actress Alisan Porter, recent winner of NBC’s The Voice, Season 10. 
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Robert Klein, Brenda McDonald, Allyson Felix, Kathleen McCarthy Kostlan, Jennifer Beals, Alisan Porter, Judy Beck and Kathy Yawitz
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2015
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Luncheon Keynote-Assessing and Addressing the Gender Gap in HealthcareChloe Bird, PhD
Senior Sociologist, RAND Corporation; Editor in Chief of Women's Health Issues Journal We are indebted to our excellent speakers at this year's 10th Anniversary Think Pink. Please find their links below.
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2014
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July 8, 2014 - Caritas Gala to Honor David & Yolanda Foster and Tonian Hohberg
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Caritas 2014 Tribute BookWe thank all our generous supporters of the Caritas Gala. Please take a moment to scroll through the wonderful tributes below.
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Thank you to our esteemed Honorees and Dinner Chairs and everyone who attended and contributed to the 2014 Caritas Gala, co-hosted by the Irene Dunne Guild in partnership with Saint John's Health Center Foundation, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 25th.
Congratulations to David and Yolanda Foster on receiving the 2014 Caritas Award for their international humanitarian efforts. We also congratulate Foundation Trustee and President/Founder of FIDM, Tonian Hohberg, on receiving the 2014 Spirit of Saint John's Award. We were treated to a special performance by David Foster and friends which truly made it a night to remember. |
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