Dr Marti Baum
The late Dr. Marti Baum, Department of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

With heartfelt sympathy, we remember Dr. Marti Baum, a dedicated pediatrician, educator and advocate whose life’s work impacted children and families of the Inland Empire and beyond.

For more than four decades, Dr. Baum served within the Department of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, delivering exceptional clinical care and compassionate pediatric services, always with a steadfast commitment to the well-being of underserved communities. She also served as Physician Champion for Help Me Grow Inland Empire and the SART program, ensuring countless children received the support they needed to thrive.

Dr Marti Baum Award
Dr. Baum received First 5 San Bernardino’s Local Champion Award at 25th Anniversary Celebration on November 14, 2025

Earlier this year, First 5 San Bernardino proudly recognized Dr. Baum with a Local Champion Award in honor of her extraordinary collaborative spirit, her dedication to advancing early childhood health, and her tireless work to expand developmental screenings, early intervention and system supports that help children succeed in school and in life.

Her leadership extended far beyond the clinic. She served as Executive Director of Healthy Neighborhood Projects, Medical Consultant for both San Bernardino City Unified School District and San Bernardino County Schools and Pediatric Director of the Social Action Community Health System (SACHS) Pediatric Residency Continuity Clinic. She also developed the innovative Outreach to “K”ommunity Kids rotation, furthering her commitment to community-based care.

Dr. Baum will be remembered for her unwavering advocacy for children’s health, her powerful voice for equity and her lifelong dedication to a standard of service that will continue to inspire generations to come.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Baum-Hardesty family and her many friends during this difficult time. At First 5 San Bernardino, we are grateful for the many years of partnership, wisdom and compassion she shared.

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