Dear Friends of PIH Health,

What a season it has been! From breaking ground on a brand-new facility to celebrating our incredible community partners, PIH Health continues to grow—and it’s all because of supporters like you. Your generosity is behind all of it, and we are excited to share the latest with you. 



In this edition: 

• New Medical Office Building Groundbreaking 
• Golf Tournament Raises $400,000 
• Recent Events & Community Highlights 
• Grants & Generous Donations 

On December 18, 2025, PIH Health celebrated the groundbreaking of a new medical office building on the PIH Health Whittier Hospital’s campus, at Washington Boulevard and Putnam Street. The facility — set to open in 2027 — will house urgent care, imaging, outpatient surgery, an eye clinic, primary care, and specialty physician offices, all designed to bring more services closer to home. City of Whittier Mayor Joe Vinatieri, PIH Health leadership, and construction partner BOLDT joined community leaders and board members for the ceremony. 

Renovations are officially underway at the Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center on our PIH Health Whittier Hospital campus. The refresh will modernize technology, remodel the lobby, upgrade dressing rooms, improve patient flow, expand capacity, and refresh the entire space – all while maintaining the nationally accredited standard of care our patients count on. Patient services continue uninterrupted, and we can’t wait to celebrate the grand opening with you later this year.  



If you would like to support this project, your gift of any size helps bring life-saving breast health services and advanced technologies to patients who need them.  

The 2025 PIH Health Foundation Golf Tournament at Friendly Hills Country Club was another incredible day on the greens! Golfers, sponsors, and supporters came together on October 27, 2025, for trick shots by entertainer Dan Boever, on-course contests, a barbecue lunch, dinner, and a live auction that included a Nashville Getaway and Aviara Golf Club Stay & Play. The $400,000 raised goes directly toward advancing medical technology, enhancing patient services, and supporting our caregivers. Thank you to every sponsor, player, and volunteer who made it happen! 

Don’t miss this year’s


PIH Health Foundation Golf Tournament!



Save the Date:


Monday, October 26, 2026 

Friendly Hills Country Club 

Whittier, CA 

On November 12, 2025, the PIH Health Foundation Board of Directors hosted our annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon. PIH Health President and CEO James R. West shared how your philanthropy continues to shape the future of care.  We honored our Legacy Society members, who have included PIH Health in their estate plans. 

A legacy gift ensures your commitment to compassionate care continues for generations to come. Learn more here. And if PIH Health is already in your plans, please let us know!  

On February 25, 2026, Circle of Excellence members gathered for an evening exploring advancements in cardiac care with Katrine Zhiroff MD. Guests heard from a former patient and his wife who shared their personal heart health journey, this became a moving reminder of the life-changing care your support makes possible.  

Interested in joining Circle of Excellence? Click here!

On March 5, 2026, PIH Health Foundation brought together our top-tier corporate donors for an intimate dinner and conversation with President and CEO James R. West. The evening celebrated partnership, bold vision, and the exciting future for PIH Health.  



PIH Health Foundation’s Corporate Partners Program was created to recognize and engage companies that are committed to strengthening the health and wellness of the communities we serve. To become a Corporate Partner and support PIH Health, please visit PIHHealth.org/FoundationCPP.

A huge thank you to the community groups who turned this fall into a season of giving!  

• Wild Poppy Salon & Makers Market hosted their second annual fundraiser complete with a silent auction, raffle, and live entertainment.  
• The Junior Amateur Golf Scholars (JAGS) raised vital funds for PIH Health Hospice and the Breast Health Center’s Wig Bank through their memorial golf tournament. 
• The National Charity League Whittier Chapter supported Volunteer Services with their generous donation. 
• Music for Sharing raised funds for PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. 

Our local students showed up big for PIH Health:  

• La Serna High School’s Think Pink Club raised funds for cancer care.  
• Los Altos High School Renaissance Club, St. Mary’s of the Assumption School, and La Serna High School Aquatics worked hard to raise vital funds in support of the Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center.  
• Proceeds from Norwalk High School's 14th Annual Giving Charity to Charities event were awarded to PIH Health Whittier Hospital in support of essential healthcare services.

The Woodworkers of Whittier donated 15 hand-crafted wig stands to the PIH Health Whittier Hospital Wig Bank, offering comfort and dignity to patients experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment. Rose Hills employees collected over 100 gifts through their holiday toy drive, bringing joy to children and families in our NICU and Emergency Department. 

PIH Health team members — including NICU Medical Director Dr. Rania El-Khawam — joined the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation’s 2nd annual NICU Warrior Walk in Downtown Long Beach. The Steinhauser family created the foundation in memory of their son, Cooper, to support NICU babies and their families with resources and care packages at hospitals, including PIH Health. 

Your fellow supporters have been busy! Recent gifts include: 

• A $75,000 grant from QueensCare to expand non-emergency patient transportation. 
• A $25,000 donation from the I.N. and Susanna H. Van Nuys Foundation for Spiritual Care Services. 
• A $5,000 grant from the Visiting Angels Foundation for PIH Health Hospice.  
• And an anonymous donor provided a new rebounder for our Outpatient Physical Therapy department.  



Each of these gifts meets a specific need, and together, they make a tremendous difference. 

Want the full picture of what your support made possible this year? Our latest annual report has the details.  

Your support makes this work possible. We invite you to continue making a difference with a gift today.

Thank you for your ongoing support of PIH Health. You empower this work and have changed the lives of thousands. I hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. 

All the best, 

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