Providence Holy Cross Medical Center - Features

As a 254-bed, not-for-profit facility, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center offers a full continuum of health services, from outpatient to inpatient to home health care. Providence Holy Cross operates one of the only round-the-clock trauma centers in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding communities. The Medical Center is known for providing exceptional treatment through its Cancer Center, Heart Center, Rehabilitation Services, Home Health and Home Hospice Programs, and Women's and Children's Services. The Providence Surgery Center, on the campus of Holy Cross, specializes in outpatient surgery procedures, and the Outpatient Diagnostic Center provides physicians with advanced equipment that can detect abnormalities such as fractures, tumors or cancer. A complete MRI unit and special mammography devices are all part of the Center.

Lactation Consulting
Lactation Consulting/Breast Pump Rental ­ It is our goal to provide the healthiest start for you and your baby. Providence encourages and offers support for mothers who choose to breastfeed through the Lactation Education Program and Support Services. Inpatient lactation education and support services are available at bedside to new moms as well as on an outpatient basis to moms who recently delivered their babies. For moms who experience breastfeeding difficulties after they go home, lactation consultants also provide phone support. Weekly breastfeeding support groups help women learn more and share experiences with other mothers. Breast pumps are available for purchase or rental for women who are returning to work, who have babies in the NICU, or who want to help fathers and grandparents share in the baby¹s feeding. Breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies are available in the BabyWise Department at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.
For information about educational classes or the Women's and Children's Services, call 1-888-HEALING (1-888-432-5464).

GIFT SHOP
The Providence Gift Gallery offers flowers, gifts, clothing, toiletry, magazines, and seasonal items. The Gift Gallery is open daily.

Requirements:It's easy to become a volunteer at Providence Holy Cross or Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities who want to help others can become volunteers. An initial interview matches each volunteer's interest, talent and schedule to the Medical Centers' needs. All volunteers attend orientation to introduce them to the Providence Mission and Core Values, as well as become familiar with various departmental functions before beginning assignments at either Providence Holy Cross or Providence Saint Joseph Medical Centers. All volunteers commit to a minimum of 100 hours of service over a six-month period. Volunteers must be at least 15-years-old. A record of volunteer service is maintained so volunteers can be honored with appropriate awards at our annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet.
For more information about volunteering at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, call 818-898-4613.

In the 1950's, people in the northern San Fernando Valley knew their rapidly developing area needed a local hospital. Some determined citizens helped establish their own hospital in the northern San Fernando Valley. They went door to door raising money. Al Ghirardelli, current Chair of the Providence Holy Cross Board of Trustees, traveled with these dedicated community members to meet the Sisters of Holy Cross and persuade them to open a hospital. The sisters agreed, and on On June 3, 1961 the first patient walked through the doors of Holy Cross Hospital. Visitors experienced a tradition of healing and compassion that dated back to the Civil War, when the Sisters of Holy Cross began their healing ministry. Holy Cross rebuilt after the disastrous 1971 Sylmar earthquake, and again after the 1994 Northridge quake. In 1996 Holy Cross joined the Sisters of Providence Health System. Since 1980 Providence Holy Cross Foundation has raised funds to ensure the highest quality of health care is complimented by the latest in technology. It is you, our donors, who make this possible.
If you would like to make a donation to support the medical center, or volunteer your time at a fundraising event, please call (818) 898-4600

Violence Prevention Outreach Program
In addition to removing tattoos, the Providence Tattoo Removal Program seeks to reduce violence in the community through its outreach program. The Violence Prevention Outreach program makes informational presentations with current clients (who are typically ex-gang members) to local middle schools, high schools, and community organizations. These presentations cover the dangers of getting tattoos, lifestyle choices, peer pressure and other health topics.