Heart

What a year it’s been for us as a Loma Linda University Health family. We experienced so many successes and triumphs, as well as addressed challenges together. As 2024 comes to a close, we wish you a wonderful and Happy New Year. Relive some of Loma Linda University Health's moments through the year-in-review photo gallery below.

New Year’s Baby

Baby girl Dove marked her entry into the world on January 1 at 2:09 a.m., becoming the first newborn of the year at our San Manuel Maternity Pavilion at LLUCH. She weighed in at 6 pounds 12 ounces.

University Open House

Loma Linda University held its annual Open House for prospective students to come explore healthcare careers.

Heart Month

Our Murrieta team spent a heartwarming day in February holding learning sessions and discussions on heart health.

Stronger Together launch

LLUH launched the “Stronger Together" campaign, a $300 million initiative intended to expand cancer treatment, expand the School of Nursing, and enhance access to healthcare for the Inland Empire's residents, particularly for its children.

Homecoming

Alumni traveled from around the nation to attend Homecoming February 29 through March 3. Some brought their children for pre-coursework activities.

Children’s Hospital Gala

Local community members gathered at the Riverside Convention Center on April 4 for the 31st annual Children’s Hospital Foundation Gala, raising more than $1 million to support Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. The them was “Saddle Up for Miracles.”

Surgical Hospital 15th Anniversary

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital in Redlands celebrated its 15th anniversary with an employee event.

Children’s Day

The 39th annual Children’s Day presented by Farmer Boys transformed the Drayson Center Superfield into a fun-filled learning experience on May 8. Hundreds of children aged 3 to 8 and their families participated in the event’s unique blend of activities, animal encounters, and performances.

Therapy dogs

Our Nurses Week celebration in May included a visit from Inland Empire Therapy Dogs!

Cops for Kids

Children’s Hospital held its 24th annual Cops for Kids Fly-In event on November 6. Over 24 law enforcement agencies from throughout Southern California came to deliver toys to patients after making a grand entrance on the university lawn.

Groundbreaking

LLU Children’s Health hosted a groundbreaking ceremony November 19 for its new Specialty Clinics building, a facility that will streamline access to comprehensive pediatric care and consolidate a wide range of specialized services under one roof. It’s slated to open in 2026.

Breast Cancer donation

Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer presented a check for $250,000 to Loma Linda University Cancer Center in August. This donation, part of the funds raised at the 16th annual Believe Walk last year and will help fund cutting-edge treatments and research.

Evening Rounds

LLU Faculty Medical Group kicked off Season 3 of Evening Rounds, a podcast in which physicians discuss real-world healthcare challenges and lessons learned along the way.

Murrieta awarded

U.S. News & World Report named LLUMC–Murrieta as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.