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Without you, there is no us
The singular goal and responsibility of the Simi Valley Hospital
Foundation is to help ensure that area residents have access to
high-quality, technologically advanced services at Simi Valley
Hospital. Over the decade-plus of our existence, we have raised
millions of dollars that have helped transform the hospital cam-
pus—and enabled hospital leaders to dream big about the future
of health care in our community.
It’s important to note, however, that it is not ultimately the
foundation that provided that money. Every penny has come
from generous donors who want to make sure the best possible
health care services are available right in our community. While
some of our donors are able to give substantial sums, most gifts
are in an affordable range for the average person. No matter the amount, we are
grateful for the support we feel from every donor.
There are many ways to support the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation. For
instance, we have two big events—Hats Off to Women in the spring and the Golf
Classic in late summer—that are open to anyone in the community. We also provide
an opportunity to say thank you to a special physician as part of our Doctors Day
celebration in March. (See more about those three activities below.)
Many donors choose to give to the hospital with a general donation to
the foundation. It’s easy to make this type of donation: Either go online to
and click on “Giving Back” near the top of the page and
then on “Online Donation” in the left-hand column, or call us at 805-955-6670.
You can also call us to learn more about naming opportunities for areas in Simi
Valley Hospital’s new Emergency Department, with a wide range of gift amounts
available. We’re entering the final phase of this exciting Emergency Services and
Hospital Expansion Project, which involves remodeling the former Emergency
Department to complement the technology and design of the beautiful new emer-
gency building that opened last year. Whether it is with a general donation or a
naming opportunity, we hope you’ll choose to be part of bringing state-of-the-art
emergency care to our community.
Michelle Foster,
Foundation
President
Calendar
CPR
Simi Valley Hospital offers CPR for community
residents, including infant CPR, adult/child CPR
and health care provider basic life support. For
more information, visit
and click on “Classes and Events” near the top
of the page, call 805-955-6890, or email
SUPPORT GROUPS
GRIEF SUPPORT
A safe place for people who are suffering the pain
of losing a loved one, no matter how long ago the
loss occurred. Groups are facilitated by Simi Valley
Hospital’s director of Spiritual Care Services. Call
805-955-6225 for meeting times and location.
STROKE SUPPORT
Offered in conjunction with the National Stroke
Association, this free support group at Simi Valley
Hospital is for caregivers, families and survivors. Call
Richard at 805-498-2632 for more information.
HEART ATTACK SURVIVORS’
SUPPORT
This free group is open to anyone in the community
who has ever experienced a heart attack. It is
facilitated by a heart attack survivor. For more
information, call 805-955-6225.
CANCER SUPPORT
The American Cancer Society offers a variety
of support groups free of charge. For more
information, call 800-227-2345 or visit
LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER
A free program for people with cancer. Learn more
at ; search for “look good.” Reservations
required: 800-227-2345.
• Mondays, April 4, June 6
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nancy Reagan Breast Center
Simi Valley Hospital
Simi Valley Hospital
CHILDBIRTHANDPARENTING
Registration is required for all classes. Unless
otherwise indicated, call 805-955-6304 to register,
or register online at Click
on “Classes and Events” near the top of the page.
MATERNITY TOUR
Learn more about the process of having
your baby at Simi Valley Hospital and
get a preview of the services we offer
for expecting and new moms. You’ll also get
Find class
descriptions online at
Click on “Classes and Events”
near the top of the page.
a firsthand look at our spacious and beautiful
maternity suites, nursery and other facilities. To
register for this free tour, call 805-955-6304 or
register online at . Click
on “Classes and Events” near the top of the page.
•Tuesdays, March 29; April 12; May 10, 24; June 14
•Thursdays, April 21; May 5; June 2, 16
•7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Garden level of main building
PREPARED CHILDBIRTH
• Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23 |
June 6, 13, 20, 27
• Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27 | May 4, 11, 18, 25
| June 8, 15, 22, 29
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building | $50 per couple;
$25 per couple for refresher course (weeks two
and three); $12 per couple for C-section class only
(week three).
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
•Thursdays, March 31, April 28, May 26, June 30
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building | $35
BREASTFEEDING CAFE
•Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Women’s Unit in Patient Care Tower
BABY CARE BASICS
Prepared Childbirth participants: This class is
included in your series.
• Mondays, April 25, May 23, June 27
• Wednesdays, April 27, May 25, June 29
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Garden level of main building | $10 per couple
SIBLING RELATIONS
•Tuesdays, April 26, June 28
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cafe Conference Room
TWILIGHT INFANT/
PARENT CLASS
• Mondays, April 4, 11, 18; May 2, 9, 16, 23
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Child Development Center
In this eight-week class, parents learn about child
development and parenting while their children
play alongside them under the supervision of child
development specialists. Dinner is provided.
Call 805-955-8120.
Foundation
Friday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
California Lutheran University,
Thousand Oaks
A day of fun and learning, with our key-
note speaker, health screenings, bou-
tique, silent and live auctions, luncheon,
fashion show, and presentation of the
2016 Woman of the Year. Proceeds
benefit Simi Valley Hospital’s Emergency
Services and Hospital Expansion Project.
Individual tickets: $75. Table of 10:
$750. For tickets and sponsorship
opportunities, call the Simi Valley
Hospital Foundation at 805-955-6670.
Doctors Day
March 30
Has a particular Simi Valley Hospital
physician provided outstanding
service to you or a loved one? You
can say thank you—and honor that
special doctor’s act of kindness—with
a donation to the Simi Valley Hospital
Foundation. Your gift will go to the
Emergency Services and Hospital
Expansion Project. To give your gift, go
to and click
on “Giving Back” near the top of the
page and then on “Doctors Day” in the
left-hand column.
Aug. 24, Moorpark Country Club
For more information or to become an event sponsor, call
the Simi Valley Hospital Foundation office at 805-955-6670.
SAVE
THE
DATE!
21st annual Simi Valley Hospital
Foundation Golf Classic
HONOR A SPECIAL DOCTOR
B E T T E R T O G E T H E R