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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Marylyn Aceves, Board Member

Grit, determination and dedication to the community

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As the Chief of Staff for Golden Boy Promotions boxing promotional company, Aceves has proven her mettle not with gloves but with grit and strategic savvy.

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John Goettsch

The Two-Pound Rule: Replacing an Elbow and Accepting Limitations

Patients

For years, Jon Goettsch regularly joined his friends on the green, lifted weights and took walks on the beach. That all changed in 2018 as his right elbow, worn by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, deteriorated, causing him excruciating pain.

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Maribel Preston

My story of hope

Care Team

“You have breast cancer,” they said. And suddenly, the world stood still. From that instant, my journey as a survivor began within the walls of the place I also work and call my second home, the Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at Adventist Health White Memorial.

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