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WALLA WALLA – Donors to Providence St. Mary Foundation contributed $1 million toward replacing the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. Along with a matching investment from Providence health care system, the funds raised through the recent Providence St. Mary Foundation Cardiac Care Campaign will cover costs related to a complete renovation of the cardiac care procedure room and imaging equipment. The new facility, commonly known as a cath lab, is used for diagnostic treatment, pacemaker insertion, or other heart and vascular procedures when patients are experiencing a heart attack.

“The generosity of Providence St. Mary Foundation donors has not only funded cutting-edge equipment, but demonstrated our Mission to serve this community in the same way the Sisters of Providence did more than a century ago,” said Lacey Perry, chief philanthropy officer for the foundation. “Significant investments from Providence and hundreds of Providence St. Mary Foundation donors speak to the power of collective action, community, and the unwavering belief in exceptional care close to home.”

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the region, and the cath lab at Providence St. Mary serves patients from eight counties. Thanks to donor support, renovations to the cath lab are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Previous capital campaigns coordinated by Providence St. Mary Foundation include updates and expansions to the Family Birth Center, Intensive Care Unit, and Cancer Center. Donations to the Cardiac Care Campaign will continue to be accepted through the end of the year at providence.org/PSMF or by calling 509-897-2091.