Southern California

Welcome to Southern California's 2023 Annual Report
Across California, Providence is bringing to life our vision of health for a better world. By tapping the expertise of community partners, we focus on reducing health disparities as we address our neighbors’ challenges. Together we seek innovative and compassionate ways to meet a range of needs.
In 2023, Providence invested $483 million in community benefit across Southern California. Targeted investments supported these and many other programs:
- $383 million to cover the unpaid costs of Medi-Cal and other means-tested government programs.
- $32.3 million in free and discounted care for the uninsured and underinsured.
- Partnerships to screen High Desert residents for food insecurity and provide food and nutrition education.
- Expansion of Orange County’s Promise to Talk’s Green Bench OC to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and provide access to support.
- Offering free vaccinations for school children in underserved South Bay communities.
I hope you will take time to learn about the extraordinary work our community health teams accomplish in our 2023 annual report. It’s an honor to be a part of an organization that truly believes health is a human right, and seeks like-hearted partners to make effective, enduring change.
Laureen Driscoll, MBA, MSN, RN
Chief Executive, Providence South Division
Southern California
Los Angeles County
Orange County/High Desert
CHNA and CHIP Reports
Community Investment Stories


