In an Annual Event, Providence Saint John’s Embraces Community for A Day of Celebration
Sunday, June 9th, was National Cancer Survivor’s Day, and at Providence, Saint John’s Health Center, we celebrated this day with the community. Music, food, tai chi, and cancer groups gathered inside and outside the hospital with thrivers and healthcare professionals to celebrate common goals.
“That’s what the goal should be; to optimize health at every stage from active treatment to all the years after that.”
– Dr. Ora Gordon
In cancer, survivorship focuses on the health and well-being of a person with cancer from the time of diagnosis until the end of life.
“It’s this community here. I always say this is the club we never want to be a part of but, I got to tell you, I have met the most phenomenal people in this club, and I wouldn’t change a thing about it.”
– Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete
“This love is what we bring every day. The work that we do is wonderful because we get to watch you rise.”
– Dr. Shanthi Gowrinathan
Michael Ricks, CEO of Saint John’s Health Center and Saint John’s Cancer Institute, was also present, mingling and speaking with community thrivers. Outside collaborators included the American Cancer Society, We Spark, The YMCA, Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, Wise & Healthy Aging, LA Jewish Health, and Sharsheret.
“We are here in celebration of life.”
– Dr. Ora Gordon
Keynote Speakers on National Cancer Survivors Day
National Cancer Survivor’s Day at Saint John’s Health Center
National Cancer Survivors Day was a day to remember our commitment to our community to continue offering outstanding healthcare to everyone no matter where they are in their journey and to ease the way from initial diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and post-recovery. It was a day of joy, connection, and promise—a promise we will continue to make well into the future.
“I am grateful to this community. You have expanded my awareness.”
– Mayor Pro Tem Lana Negrete
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