Valley Health Foundation

Valley Health Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Dietrich Schlueter, Attending Hospitalist at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital and St. Louise Regional Hospital, on his well-deserved recognition for exceptional contributions to the field of medicine and his unwavering commitment to the mission of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH). Dr. Schlueter is honored by his peers for Clinical Excellence, Humanism, and Uniqueness, which exemplify his compassionate dedication to service within SCVH, the award-winning public healthcare system serving all residents of Santa Clara County.

Valley Health Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Kaveh Maghsoudi, Radiation Oncologist at the Sobrato Cancer Center, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, on his well-deserved recognition for exceptional contributions to the field of medicine and his unwavering commitment to the mission of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH). Dr. Maghsoudi has been honored for his Clinical Excellence, Humanism, and Uniqueness, which exemplify his compassionate dedication to service within SCVH, the award-winning public healthcare system serving all residents of Santa Clara County.

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Lerrigo, Director of Endoscopy and Associate Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, recognized for his extraordinary contributions to the practice of medicine and commitment to the mission of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. Dr. Lerrigo is celebrated for his dedication to Clinical Excellence and the delivery of award-winning care for all patients served by SCVH, the public healthcare system proudly serving ALL in Santa Clara County.

Valley Health Foundation extends their heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Olivia Lee, Physician Executive at St. Louise Regional Hospital, recognized for her extraordinary contributions to the practice of medicine and commitment to the mission of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH). Dr. Lee is celebrated for her dedication to Clinical Excellence and service to the community served by SCVH - the public healthcare system in Santa Clara County.

Valley Health Foundation extends our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sharon Bogerty, a cherished Cardiothoracic Surgeon at O'Connor Hospital, who has been recognized posthumously for her remarkable contributions to the field of medicine and her unwavering commitment to the mission of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. Dr. Bogerty is honored for her over 40 years of dedication to Clinical Excellence within the public healthcare system serving the community of Santa Clara County.

Thank you to the generous donors at Palo Alto Networks for creating and donating thoughtful care packages for children who receive care at one of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s hospitals and clinics! Filled with fun, age-appropriate activities and toys, these care packages will be a source of joy for children recovering from an illness.

Without Susie Wilson, there would be no Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Join us as we honor her remarkable legacy of service by dedicating the largest public building in Santa Clara County to be named after a woman leader in her honor.

In 2024, the Trauma Center Team at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) offered 10 fall prevention programs across Santa Clara County at no cost to residents. Participants completed 8- to 10-week programs, learning about fall risks, developing personal action plans to reduce fear of falling, and addressing fall incidents. They also engaged in exercises to improve strength and balance, learned from physical therapist how to use canes and walkers correctly, and tips to getting up safely after a fall. Thanks to VHF donors who supported the purchase of motion sensor lights, non-slip socks, and pillboxes for participants upon completion of this program. Thanks to the Trauma Center Team at SCVMC and VHF donors for their support to ensure better health for all in Santa Clara County.

Congratulations to SCVH Hepatologist/Gastroenterologist, Dr. Elizabeth Hwang - recognized for her extraordinary contributions to the practice of medicine and commitment to the mission of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. Dr. Hwang is celebrated by SCVH staff for her leadership and dedication to Clinical Excellence, especially for the care of our patients undergoing liver transplantation.

Congratulations to SCVH Physician Assistant, Claire Rai, PA-C - recognized for her extraordinary contributions to the practice of medicine and commitment to the mission of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. Claire, an integral member of SCVMC's Post Acute Care Transitions team, is celebrated for her dedication to Clinical Excellence, Community Service, and Patient Advocacy.