Los Angeles announced a"landmark'' $25 million gift Wednesday from an anonymous donor that will be used to enhance nursing education, development and research programs.
The hospital called the gift"one of the largest charitable investments ever made in a pediatric hospital"Nurses are the indispensable foundation of our hospital -- a key component of the compassionate, family-centered care for which Children's Hospital Los Angeles is known,'' Paul S. Viviano, CHLA's president and CEO, said in a statement.
"Here and across the nation, COVID-19 has placed significant stress on nurses and the clinical workforce. This gift is an unqualified testament to the priority that this generous donor, CHLA and the philanthropic community as a whole have made to supporting our nurses, especially during the challenges of the ongoing pandemic.
Increased early-career support of new nurses through mentorship enhancements and other professional development opportunities.