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Celebrating 100 years of St. John
Posted on June 29, 2026.
Posted on June 29, 2026.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, donors, and guests who joined us for the Ascension St. John Centennial Gala—a wonderful celebration of 100 years of community impact and care.
We are proud to share that this event raised approximately $1.2 million for the St. John Centennial Fund. These contributions will directly support the St. John Medical Center facility refresh plan, empower our associates, and elevate the overall patient experience.
Thank you to all those who helped bring this amazing event to life!
Here’s to the next century of health, healing, and hope at St. John!

William Clark, Jr., M.D., pediatric and adult spinal deformity and scoliosis surgeon at Ascension St. John, does not necessarily need to raise awareness of the prevalence of scoliosis. If anything, he says there may be too much awareness of it—and there lies a problem.

Caring for Some of the Most Vulnerable Among Us
On Friday, November 14, 2025, the Ascension St. John Foundation and the Ascension St. John Kidney Transplant Program hosted a heartfelt celebration honoring the extraordinary individuals who have given the gift of life through their living donor program.