Skip to main content
El Camino Health
Door myCare Login
Give Give Give
  • Providers
    Providers
  • Care & Services
    Care & Services

    Common Searches

    • Emergency Care
    • Imaging Services
    • Mental Health
    • Mother-Baby Health
    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • Cancer Care
    • Clinical Trials
    • Digestive Health
    • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Health
    • Emergency Care
    • Endoscopy
    • General Medicine
    • Heart & Vascular Health
    • Hematology
    • Imaging Services
    • Infusion Services
    • Laboratory
    • Men’s Health
    • Mental Health & Addiction Services
    • Mother-Baby Health
    • Neurological Care
    • Orthopedic Care
    • Palliative Care
    • Pediatric Health
    • Pharmacy
    • Primary Care
    • Pulmonary Health
    • Rehabilitation Services
    • Senior Health
    • Sleep Health
    • Spine Care
    • Surgical & Interventional
    • Urgent Care
    • Urology Health
    • Women’s Health
    • Wound Care
  • Locations
    Locations
  • Conditions
    Conditions
    • Airway, Breathing & Lung Conditions
    • Anxiety, Mood & Substance-use Disorders
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) & Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
    • Bladder, Kidney & Ureteral Stones
    • Bone, Joint & Muscle Disorders
    • Brain & Nervous System Disorders
    • Cancers, Tumors & Blood Disorders
    • Diabetes & Other Endocrine Conditions
    • Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
    • Ear, Nose, Throat & Mouth Conditions
    • Emergency Care
    • Heart & Vascular Conditions
    • Hypertension
    • Infertility
    • Kidney, Liver & Urinary Conditions
    • Menopause
    • Pregnancy & High-Risk Pregnancies
    • Respiratory Illnesses
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Urinary & Fecal Incontinence

    Search Conditions We Treat

    Search
    El Camino Health Earns A Hospital Safety Rating from The Leapfrog Group Fall 2025

    See why El Camino Health Earns “A” Hospital Safety Rating from The Leapfrog Group. Read more.

  • Patients & Visitors
    Patients & Visitors
    • Emergency Rooms
    • Billing
    • Insurance
    • myCare & Health Records
    • Help Paying Your Bill
    • Health Equity
    • Patients & Visitors Guide
    • Patient Experience
    • Contact Us
Search
El Camino Health
Search
  • Providers
  • Care & Services
  • Locations
  • Conditions
  • Patients & Visitors
myCare Login Give
  1. Home
  2. Newsroom
  3. Philanthropy
The Newsroom

The Newsroom

Latest News
The Melchors
Announcing the Melchor Family Endowment for Women’s & Newborn Services
June 23, 2025 -
Honoring their parents and grandparents’ legacy of generosity and commitment to El Camino Health and the Foundation, the family of Norma and Jack Melchor has created the Melchor Family Endowment for Women’s & Newborn Services.
Transforming Traditional Models of Fall Prevention Through The Power of Prescriptive Analytics
El Camino Health Inaugurates Dr. Alan C. Merchant Memorial Lecture
May 23, 2025 -
In November 2024, Joan Merchant made a gift to El Camino Health Foundation for the orthopedic department in memory of her beloved husband Alan, who was a renowned orthopedic surgeon and distinguished member of the El Camino Health medical staff from 1962 to 2004.
Red Envelope Celebration Marks Chinese Health Initiative's 10th Anniversary
Red Envelope Celebration Marks Chinese Health Initiative's 10th Anniversary
April 11, 2022 -
El Camino Health Foundation invites you to the Red Envelope Celebration for the Chinese Health Initiative's milestone 10th anniversary.
Transforming Traditional Models of Fall Prevention Through The Power of Prescriptive Analytics
25th Anniversary El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament
December 20, 2021 -
The El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament marked its 25th anniversary with a successful event, raising $200,000 for cardiac rehabilitation. Join us in celebrating!
Transforming Traditional Models of Fall Prevention Through The Power of Prescriptive Analytics
9th Annual Norma’s Literary Luncheon
February 12, 2021 -
Author and The New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean was the featured speaker at El Camino Hospital Foundation’s 9th annual Norma’s Literary Luncheon on February 4, 2021.
Pamela and Edward Taft
Leadership Gift to Support Nursing Research and Innovation
December 21, 2020 -
Learn about the Taft gift's role in empowering nurses at El Camino Health, driving innovative patient care improvements and supporting Magnet status retention.
Charlotte Ross
Memorial Gift to Scrivner Center Honors Charlotte Ross’s Contributions to Mental Health
December 21, 2020 -
Charlotte Ross, a pioneer of the suicide prevention movement, long admired and respected El Camino Health’s mental health and addiction services.
Community Comes Together
Our Community Comes Together: El Camino Health COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
June 18, 2020 -
When the coronavirus reached Santa Clara County, concerned community members immediately began asking how they could support El Camino Health.
Hope to Health
Hope to Health 2020 Grant Supports NICU
June 18, 2020 -
Learn about Hope to Health's impact on El Camino Health's NICU, funding programs that enhance newborn care and support families during challenging times.
Covid Donations
Community Provides Generous Support to El Camino Health
April 3, 2020 -
El Camino Health has spent months putting measures in place to prepare for what would eventually become the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Norma’s Literary Luncheon
Norma’s Literary Luncheon Raises $159,000 for El Camino Health’s New Cardio-Oncology Program
March 6, 2020 -
Join writer Lisa See at Norma’s Literary Luncheon, where she shines a light on untold stories of women in Asia and supports heart care for cancer patients.
Andrew Cope
El Camino Health Appoints Andrew Cope as new Foundation President
September 19, 2019 -
El Camino Health Appoints Development and Fundraising Veteran Andrew Cope as new Foundation President
A Night on the Scarlet Express
A Night on the Scarlet Express Shines a Spotlight on Health Coaching at South Asian Heart Center
April 1, 2019 -
Gala raises $236,000 to support the South Asian Heart Center’s screening, prevention, and research programs
Campus Dev Banner
Local Philanthropists Commit $10 Million for Mental Health Programs at El Camino Hospital
March 11, 2019 -
Generous gifts secure building naming rights, fund treatment and endow programs
Norma’s Literary Luncheon
Norma’s Literary Luncheon Raises $160,000 for El Camino Hospital’s Free Mammogram Program
February 22, 2019 -
Marta McDowell, who writes about horticulture and garden history, was the featured speaker at the 7th annual Norma’s Literary Luncheon on February 7, 2019.
The Newsroom
Your Gifts to the El Camino Fund at Work
December 10, 2018 -
In November 2018, El Camino Hospital Foundation allocated $128,000 of unrestricted donations to the El Camino Fund.
23rd Annual El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament
23rd Annual El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament
November 23, 2018 -
Celebrate the spirit of giving at our Golf Tournament! This Halloween-themed event raised $208,000 for heart care, featuring golf, costumes, and camaraderie.
24th Annual El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament
24th Annual El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament Raises $200,000 for Stroke Program
November 23, 2018 -
Join us at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club for a memorable day of golf, fundraising, and community support for El Camino Health’s Stroke Center.
Pink Ribbon Cure
Santa Clara Sporting Club: Goals for a Cure
November 16, 2018 -
Santa Clara Sporting Club has been fundraising for El Camino Hospital Foundation to benefit the hospital’s free mammogram program since 2009.
El Camino Hospital Media Releases
Omar’s Dream Foundation Donates Tablet Computers for Young Patients at El Camino Hospital
September 11, 2018 -
Discover how Omar’s Dream Foundation supports youth at El Camino Hospital with tablet donations, enabling remote learning and family connections.
El Camino Hospital Media Releases
El Camino Hospital Foundation Thanks Outgoing Board Members
August 8, 2018 -
ECH Foundation announces new board member changes, welcoming Gary Kalbach as liaison and bidding farewell to Claudia Coleman and others after their service.
Norma’s Literary Luncheon
Norma’s Literary Luncheon Raises $140,000 for New Patient Family Residence at El Camino Hospital
February 8, 2018 -
More than 200 guests attended the 6th annual Norma’s Literary Luncheon at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club on February 8, 2018.
The Newsroom
Priyanka Rana and Simran Thadani, Maria and Wim Roelandts Honored at Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day
December 18, 2017 -
Celebrate the achievements of Priyanka Rana and Simran Thadani, honored for their exceptional fundraising efforts at the 29th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon.
The Newsroom
A New Patient Family Residence for El Camino Hospital
December 18, 2017 -
Last spring, a donor who wishes to remain anonymous called the Foundation to inquire about making a donation.
The Newsroom
Hope to Health Supports Health Care Programs for Women and Families at El Camino Hospital
December 18, 2017 -
Hope to Health hosted “Mindfulness: The Secret to Happiness in a Hectic World” at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos on November 1, 2017.
El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament
El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament Raises $214,000 for Clinical Research
November 13, 2017 -
El Camino Hospital Foundation channeled the Summer of Love at the 22nd annual El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club on October 23, 2017.
El Camino Hospital Media Releases
El Camino Hospital Foundation Celebrates 35 Years
June 22, 2017 -
In June 1982, El Camino Hospital Foundation was launched by Norma and Jack Melchor and Deedee and Burton McMurty.
The Newsroom
Foundation Awards Scholarships
June 14, 2017 -
In April, El Camino Hospital Foundation and the El Camino Hospital Auxiliary collaborated to award scholarships
Hope to Health: Fulfilling the Promise
Hope to Health: Fulfilling the Promise
June 12, 2017 -
With a $56,160 grant, Hope to Health enhances El Camino Hospital's ASPIRE program, providing vital mental health resources for youth and their families.
The Newsroom
Shop Whole Foods, Support El Camino Hospital Foundation
June 12, 2017 -
El Camino Hospital Foundation and Whole Foods kicked off a three-phase philanthropic partnership in April.
Path of Hope
Fulfilling the Promise: Path of Hope
June 12, 2017 -
El Camino Hospital's new mental health facility, set to open in January 2019, offers 36 private rooms and specialized care programs for a healthier community.
Sapphire Soirée
El Camino Hospital Foundation 7th Annual Sapphire Soirée Celebrates Cancer Center’s 10th Anniversary
May 22, 2017 -
Explore the success of the El Camino Hospital Cancer Center's 10th anniversary gala, where over $360,000 was raised to enhance cancer care for our community.
Norma and Jack
Generations of Giving Back
April 5, 2017 -
Discover the Melchor family's legacy of generosity and commitment to El Camino Hospital, enhancing community health through philanthropy and dedicated service.
Taube Pavilion and Scrivner Center for Mental Health & Addiction Services
A Promise Fulfilled
December 19, 2016 -
Experience the grand opening of the Taube Pavilion and Scrivner Center, a landmark initiative by El Camino Health Foundation to enhance mental health services.
Sobrato Pavilion Opening Celebration
Sobrato Pavilion Celebration
December 19, 2016 -

December 5, 2019 - El Camino Health celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Sobrato Pavilion on Sunday, November 17. The seven-story, 257,792 square-foot integrated medical office building is the first high-rise structure on the Mountain View campus. It will house the Taft Center for Clinical Research, Norma Melchor Heart & Vascular Institute, Peter C.

Sujatha Suresh and Sharvari Dixit
Sujatha Suresh and Sharvari Dixit Honored at Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day 2016
December 19, 2016 -

Sujatha Suresh and Sharvari Dixit, PhD, were El Camino Hospital Foundation’s distinguished volunteer fundraiser honorees at the 29th annual Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 18, 2016. They were acknowledged for chairing Scarlet Night, the South Asian Heart Center’s gala benefit, which was held on March 19. The “Affair of the Heart” was attended by 575 people and raised $288,000 to support the Center’s expansion.

El Camino Hospital Media Releases
21st Annual El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Adolescent Mental Health Services
November 1, 2016 -
Celebrate the impact of the El Camino Heritage Golf Tournament, which raised $177,000 for ASPIRE, enhancing mental health support for adolescents in need.
Pamela and Edward Taft
Pamela and Edward Taft: Visionary Philanthropists
July 15, 2016 -
Pamela & Edward Taft’s philosophy of philanthropy has been evident from their earliest gift to El Camino Hospital Foundation and continues to guide them today. 
The Melchors
Norma and Jack Melchor: Visionary Philanthropists
July 15, 2016 -
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jack Melchor and his wife Norma were passionate supporters of El Camino Hospital from the very beginning.
The Newsroom
6th Annual Sapphire Soirée Benefits Cancer Center’s Patient-Focused Programs
July 7, 2016 -
On Saturday, May 21, nearly 500 physicians, community leaders, and hospital supporters gathered at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton to “Sip for a Sapphire,” vie for live auction items, dance to the high-octane music of The B-52s, and contribute more than $520,000 to provide ongoing support for the patient-centered programs at El Camino Hospital’s Cancer Center.
  • Show More

Find an Article

News Categories

  • Campus Development
  • El Camino Health and Me
  • Healthcare Heroes
  • Innovation
  • Media Releases
  • Philanthropy
  • Your Community Partner

Media Resources

  • Facts and Information
ECH Logo
LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Youtube X (Twitter)
Patients & Visitors
  • myCare & Health Records
About Us
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Hospital Leadership
  • Medical Network
  • Contact Us
Learn More
  • Stay Healthy
  • Newsroom
  • Classes and Events
Community
  • Patient Stories
  • Medical Professionals
  • Community
  • Community Benefit
  • Donate
  • Volunteer

© 2025 El Camino Health. All rights reserved.

Online Privacy Policy Price Transparency Website Terms of Use Public Notice - ANCC Magnet Recognition Program

© 2025 El Camino Health. All rights reserved.