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A Mission of Caring Our associates care for others through both their work and gifts

Adventist Health White Memorial associates give of themselves every day, both through the work they do and by supporting programs and initiatives that benefit our community's health. Meet some of these compassionate individuals, learn why they give and the impact of their gifts.

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Rosie Avila, MD

Providing culturally competent healthcare for mothers and families

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As a child, Rosie Avila, MD accompanied her mother (who only spoke Spanish) to medical appointments to translate important information. Now, as obstetrics and gynecology faculty at Adventist Health White Memorial, Dr. Avila offers culturally competent care specific to the needs of the community we serve, resulting an increase in overall visits and improved patient outcomes among Latino, Spanish-speaking populations.

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Nora Fabrigar, RN

Caring Under Pressure: A Nurse's Journey

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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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María Lozada

Nursing with Compassion: An Inspiring Path to A Calling

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Twenty-five years ago, María Lozada’s infant son, Jeremiah, developed a fever. At the time, Lozada was a 24-year-old wife and mother, juggling her work at the California Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program with the classes needed to become an elementary school teacher. But as Jeremiah’s fever raged, he was…

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