Stories That Inspire Gratitude expressed by our patients, caregivers and donors

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The inspiring stories shared by our grateful patients, caregivers and donors are a wonderful way to learn about the life-saving work happening each day at Adventist Health Glendale. Check back regularly as we highlight remarkable stories throughout the year.

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Cheri Watson, RN

And just like that... an amazing 45-year career

Patients

Our medical center has deep roots in education, and it is the reason Cheri Watson, RN is the longest-working nurse at Adventist Health Glendale.

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Rick Kalish

Doing His Part

Donors

When Rick Kalish first visited the Adventist Health Glendale medical center, it was just along a shortcut on his bike ride home.

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Michael LeFever

Moved by Kindness

Patients

After years of pain ending in a life-saving surgery, Michael LeFever received an uplifiting card during his recovery that led him to give back.

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Mary found hope at Adventist Health Glendale

The impact of transformational care

Patients

Fifteen years ago, Mary was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. She was successfully treated by hematology and oncology specialist Boris Bagdasarian, DO, with chemotherapy and radiation. Thanks to the expert care she received at Adventist Health Glendale’s Cancer Center her cancer…

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Harold Bringman

Bringing Blessings Through Planned Giving

Donors

Inspired donors like Harold Bringman show how accepting life’s challenges and rewards and saying yes to every opportunity create a true spirit of community.

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David and Martha Ho

A Philanthropic Master Plan

Donors

David and Martha Ho have a philanthropic master plan for promoting the welfare of others.

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Michael Lehman

Healing and Helping

Patients

“Whenever we tap into loving one another, to healing and helping one another, that’s where the spirit of God is. In that sense, the whole experience to me was a miracle.”

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Vanessa Mendoza

Saving Two Lives

Patients

“Having a comprehensive breast cancer center is very important because early detection is the key to beating cancer. Adventist Health Glendale was really helpful – they save lives. To Dr. Holmes, I can’t stop thanking him. I know it was God who chose him to be the one who saved not only my life but a lot of other women’s lives. Please keep doing that amazing job.”

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