Stories That Inspire

Your Adventist Health White Memorial Story Matters

We are grateful to our patients, care teams, donors and neighbors for sharing their experiences. These stories show the importance of providing accessible, compassionate, life-saving healthcare in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and Montebello.

We are honored to play a part in inspiring stories of health, wholeness and hope through giving and compassion.

Dr. Michel Daher

Prescriptions with a Purpose: A Compassionate Care Strategy

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Dr. Michel Daher is deeply committed to healthcare, applying his pharmacy expertise to improve outcomes for the underserved.

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Bret Thompson

Chef Creates Impact Beyond the Kitchen

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Chef Bret Thompson translates his culinary passion into combating food insecurity and fostering community through nutrition.

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Nicolas Mosaquites

Transforming Experience into Community Action

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Nicolas Mosaquites leverages his financial background and experience to enhance financial literacy and access among Black and Hispanic-Latino communities.

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Kathleen P.

Skilled emergency care key to accurate diagnosis

Patients

It was a Thursday afternoon when Kathleen P., a 47-year-old resident of Boyle Heights, suddenly felt confused and dizzy while she was driving. Next, her vision blurred. She pulled over and managed to get to her phone. Something was clearly wrong. Her vision was now completely impaired so she had…

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Patricia Razzano

The Gift of Movement

Patients

Patricia Razzano, 66, lives in Laguna Niguel in Orange County. She’s a successful resort and spa specialty sales representative. She’s a wife, a mother to three daughters and a grandmother of three. She’s fiercely independent, confident and doesn’t like to complain. To call her busy is an understatement. So, it…

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Nora Fabrigar, RN

Caring Under Pressure: A Nurse's Journey

Care Team

Working in the behavioral health unit of a hospital can be one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences for a nurse. It takes a special kind of nurse to effectively care for and support the individuals who come through the unit’s doors. At Adventist Health White Memorial, one such…

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