01/08/2014
Providence Health & Services in Oregon is taking special steps during this flu season to protect our patients, families and friends. We know that More>>
12/16/2013
On Nov. 19, in front of 750 philanthropists and development professionals, Providence’s chief development officer in Oregon was honored with the Allan More>>
12/06/2013
It’s been a big week for recognition across Providence’s ministries in Oregon. More>>
12/01/2013
The respiratory virus season is upon us. We are seeing Rhinovirus and Influenza A as well as an assortment of other respiratory viruses. More>>
11/26/2013
For children at the Center for Medically Fragile Children at Providence Child Center, the waters can also help open a world of social and verbal skill More>>
11/20/2013
Since rolling out in all Oregon hospitals, the ED guides program has helped 12,000 people and reduced low-acuity visits. More>>
11/14/2013
I'm pleased to announced that Paul Gaden, former chief operating officer of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital in Texas, will lead Providence Portland Medical Ce More>>
11/13/2013
Bradford Glavan, M.D., discusses decisionmaking in the age of autonomy at PPMC. More>>
11/06/2013
Louis B. Rice, M.D., discusses rational antibiotic administration at PPMC. More>>
11/04/2013
New mobile apps give physicians secure and portable access to Epic electronic health records when they're away from a computer. More>>
Pediatric Cardiology Center of Oregon now offers weekly outpatient clinic appointments on the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center campus. More>>
10/30/2013
A competing risk paradigm for cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease, at PPMC. More>>
With the opening of our new Marion County Lab site, patients who live or work in northeast Salem have a new, convenient location for lab tests. More>>
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center was designated as a Magnet organization in 2000, 2004, and 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center More>>
10/25/2013
When it comes to nursing in Oregon, Providence is home to more of the best of the best. The Greater Oregon Chapter of the March of Dimes today named s More>>
10/23/2013
Four Providence Health & Services hospitals in Oregon received “A” grades in the fall 2013 update to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score. More>>
ACP case presentations by PPMC internal medicine residents. More>>
10/21/2013
Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage plans have received the highest rating – 5 stars – from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Servic More>>
10/16/2013
The way to a healthy heart is through your stomach. It’s a twist on an old adage, but it’s true – your food choices have a huge effect on your heart h More>>
10/09/2013
A critical look at the evidence with Robert Litt, M.D., at PPMC. More>>
10/08/2013
Kevin Olson, M.D., will focus on growing cancer program throughout the Oregon Region. More>>
10/02/2013
Medical oncologist Rom Leidner, M.D., and surgeon R. Bryan Bell, M.D., D.D.S., FACS, present at PPMC. More>>
09/26/2013
This fall, we welcome three new board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians specializing in general neurology, movement disorders, neuromuscular co More>>
Providence now offers a new, 12-bed neurocritical care unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland. More>>
Greg Stroup, M.D., at Providence Medical Group - Newberg, answers commonly asked questions about varicose veins and how to handle them in an interview More>>
09/23/2013
Providence is developing new ways to tell the stories of Providence: who we are, what we stand for and the part we play in helping to improve the heal More>>
09/19/2013
With breast cancer, you feel a lump and know to get it checked out. But with ovarian cancer, it’s a silent killer, with few specific symptoms in early More>>
09/12/2013
Carrie Milligan, M.D., answers questions about how to detect the symptoms of depression and anxiety, how both are treated and why they are more preval More>>
In this What’s Going Around segment on KOIN News, Dr. Vanessa Vanderpool talks about lice – how to avoid it, and how to treat it. With kids back in sc More>>
09/11/2013
To better serve our community, we have invested in a new inpatient unit for patients ages 5 through 17 at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Cen More>>
Providence Health Plan has been awarded Portland Business Journal’s 2013 Corporate Philanthropy ‘Innovation in Partnership” award. More>>
When you’re having a heat wave, would you know how to recognize the signs of heat stroke in children – and know what to do? Dr. Annie Mack from Provid More>>
09/06/2013
A breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating, frightening, bewildering – it’s all of that when your world turns upside down. For many women, being abl More>>
09/05/2013
Providence ElderPlace is expanding its services to Washington County. More>>
09/03/2013
A recent presentation at EuroPCR shed light on what appears to be a growing problem of STEMI in women, and particularly younger women. Under-treatment More>>
The role of genetics in breast cancer have been the subject of much debate, but what does that information mean for you? More>>
08/30/2013
Who ever thought we’d have technology to treat something like a brain tumor without cutting into the body? Science fiction is fact since the invention More>>
08/29/2013
Providence Cancer Center's Family Program support group serves families struggling with cancer, regardless of whether we treat them. More>>
Ellen Patterson spent her summer as a cancer research intern at Providence Cancer Center after successfully battling ovarian cancer at 15. More>>
The recent news of a measles case in the Portland area and an outbreak in Texas stress the importance of vaccinating your child against measles. More>>
Knowing when an immediate care center or the emergency room is best for you or your child's situation can be difficult, but knowing the facts will all More>>
08/27/2013
Providence Newberg Medical Center and Providence Seaside Hospital are recognized for excellence in patient satisfaction. More>>
08/22/2013
As summer draws to a close, families are getting ready for the start of a new school year and, if you plan ahead, you can fend off a frazzled first da More>>
08/21/2013
Providence Portland Medical Center reaches its halfway mark in fundraising efforts to build a new 30-room guest housing facility for visiting families More>>
08/14/2013
Dr. Annie Mack, PMG-Plaza pediatrician, talks with KOIN about the many aspects of getting kids ready to go back to school. More>>
08/09/2013
Providence has decided to make breast pumps available with direct insurance billing and no copay through all of its lactation clinics in the Portland More>>
08/08/2013
With Providence Hood to Coast Relay and Portland Marathon just around the corner, many athletes are at the height of their training--but may not be fu More>>
07/31/2013
A new dental clinic opened at Providence Milwaukie Hospital in July, increasing access to dental care in Clackamas County. More>>
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center’s new child and adolescent psychiatric unit is scheduled to open in late September. More>>
Surveyors noted excellent documentation, hand-hygiene compliance and command of Epic. More>>
Federal government health experts recently released a draft report which said, for the first time, there is evidence screening of smokers may save the More>>
07/25/2013
Being a kid during the summer means playing outside – but the great outdoors can also expose your child to injuries, allergic reactions, severe sunbur More>>
07/16/2013
Peyton Fischer and Amber Longsdorf, two teens who each have had family and friends who have been affected by cancer, organized "A Step Ahead" More>>
07/9/2013
Theron Park, chief executive of Providence Portland Medical Center, will become chief executive of the region's delivery system on June 24. More>>
07/09/2013
Summer is blooming all over, but all that blossoming can wreak havoc with your allergies. If you’ve been suffering from constant sneezing and itchy, w More>>
07/02/2013
Cindy Mayo, chief executive of Providence Centralia Hospital, will lead the Southern Oregon Service Area. More>>
06/28/2013
Twenty-one medical residents and seven faculty members from Providence Oregon Family Practice Residency now are delivering babies at Providence Portla More>>
06/25/2013
Here are a few ideas to make sure your kids aren't parked on the couch all summer. Providence pediatrician Annie Mack has some suggestions. More>>
06/24/2013
Dr. Annie Mack, Providence Medical Group-The Plaza, suggests limiting screen time and increasing outdoor activities to keep kids busy this summer.&nbs More>>
06/20/2013
Shelly Handkins, regional chief financial officer, is taking a new position as system vice president of revenue. More>>
Kristy Wayson, director of Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, has accepted the position of senior director, clinical portfolio, cardio More>>
06/17/2013
A sunny June day made for a perfect day for a children's parade. More>>
06/14/2013
This Sunday is the first Father’s Day for all the new dads out there. Being a new dad can be daunting, but dads today are looking for ways to be More>>
06/06/2013
National Cancer Survivors Day is observed in early June every year, which is an opportunity for cancer patients to celebrate their lives. A local moth More>>
06/05/2013
Calvin Harrison and Bonnie Smith will lead cancer and neurosciences work for Providence's five-state system. More>>
Nancy Roberts, who currently leads Epic implementation and information services for the system, replaces the departing Alex Jackson. More>>
06/04/2013
Providence Heart Clinic at The Oregon Clinic Gateway is one of 64 charter specialty medical homes in the nation to be certified by the National Commit More>>
05/31/2013
Chances are your child's heart is healthy – and yet a small percentage of young people have hidden heart defects that put their lives at risk, especia More>>
What if you could prevent even one person from hearing the words “you have cancer”? This June, you can fight back against cancer by joining a new More>>
05/30/2013
A longtime physician and patient advocate, Dr. English developed Providence's end-of-life care programs. More>>
05/22/2013
Brush up on your sun smarts with tips from Dr. Kristin Stevens, medical director of Providence Medical Group - Dermatology, in this article from the O More>>
05/21/2013
People with B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia have a unique opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research at Provi More>>
05/20/2013
James Arp, chief executive for Providence Home and Community Services, to lead effort. More>>
05/17/2013
Cancer survivors and researchers shared the stage at Providence Cancer Center’s 15th annual “Positive Perspectives: Creating Hope for Cancer Patients More>>
05/16/2013
The Hood To Coast/Portland To Coast Relays are proud to announce Providence Health & Services as the title sponsor of the 2013 and 2014 Hood To Co More>>
Providence Portland Medical Center will be upgrading two surface parking lots during May 29-July 31, 2013. More>>
Finding effective treatments for the various types of cancer – it’s the goal of researchers around the world, and right here in Portland. Now Providen More>>
05/14/2013
Angelina Jolie's decision to have a preventive double mastectomy because she has the BRCA1 gene mutation has raised concern over who else should be te More>>
05/09/2013
Active, coordinated care handled by advanced medical teams can make a world of difference for cancer patients or those at risk for cancer. More>>
05/7/2013
Say thanks and goodbye at Providence Office Park 2. More>>
05/07/2013
Providence Medical Group-Sports Care offers sports medicine services at JELD-WEN Field in downtown Portland. More>>
When a heart attack strikes, getting treatment fast means everything. The heart attack treatment at Providence Newberg Medical Center is among the fas More>>
05/03/2013
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for stroke. Now, a new study suggests that vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin – can help lo More>>
05/01/2013
May is American Stroke Month. Your first line of defense against stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise and don’t smoke. Now, new studies show ther More>>
04/30/2013
Streaks for Stroke events educate mall shoppers about a leading cause of death in America: stroke. More>>
They are our community’s most critically ill children – and now, Providence has expanded its ability to care for them. More>>
Orthopedic surgeons explain why women are more susceptible to joint problems, what women can do to keep their joints healthy as they age and treatment More>>
04/24/2013
Would you know if your co-worker or loved one was having a stroke? Recognizing the signs is important and could save a life. On average, someone in th More>>
04/19/2013
Mental health consultations in the emergency room will be only a computer click away for almost two dozen rural locations in Oregon, thanks to this ne More>>
04/09/2013
Portland Thorns FC today announced Providence Health & Services as the official Presenting Partner of Portland Thorns FC and the club’s primary je More>>
04/8/2013
PSVMC's chief operating officer will lead Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and two other facilities in Spokane. More>>
After rigorous review, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission awarded the hospital a three-year term of accreditation. More>>
04/02/2013
The donation is a result of the store chain's third quarter employee giving campaign and all the coins collected in the checkout lines at Portland are More>>
04/01/2013
Anonymous donation will expand training in complementary and integrative medicine. More>>
03/29/2013
Dr. Walter Urba, director of cancer research for Providence's Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center, comments on experimental immunotherapy treatment More>>
03/27/2013
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggest not starting babies on solid food before six months, but a newly-released CDC study found that about 40 per More>>
03/25/2013
People who use electronic cigarettes may believe they’re making a healthier smoking choice. But since e-cigarettes are unregulated at this time, it’s More>>
03/22/2013
Longtime Providence executive Larry Bowe steps in for the departing Tom Hanenburg. More>>
03/20/2013
Children with special needs will have it a little easier in the dentist’s chair at Providence Child Center, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Ronald McDo More>>
03/19/2013
Providence Portland Medical Center hosts wound care symposium for clinicians. More>>
03/18/2013
Yvonne Kirk joins Providence from St. Peter's Hospital in Montana. She will oversee all of Providence Newberg Medical Center's clinical services and o More>>
03/17/2013
For the second year in a row, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital has been named one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the country by More>>
03/15/2013
Patients with advanced melanoma are getting a boost from work being done at Providence, thanks to a grant from the National Institutes of Health. More>>
03/13/2013
Technology to replace the aortic valve without open heart surgery continues to prove itself, new research shows. More>>
03/12/2013
The program gives local students the opportunity to learn about brain surgery, health careers and health risks first-hand. More>>
George Weghorst, M.D. is retiring as chief medical officer for Providence Newberg Medical Center after successfully guilding the facility over the pas More>>
3/11/2013
In the past 20 years, Providence has contributed to several significant breakthroughs in cancer research. More>>
03/11/2013
Becker's Hospital Review has named Providence St. Vincent Medical Center as one of 100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs. More>>
Krista Nelson, oncology patient advocate at Providence Cancer Center, recently spoke with The Oregonian's parenting blog, the Omamas, about More>>
03/08/2013
Providence Health & Services has named two new leaders for physician services across the five-state system. Craig Wright, M.D., will serve as seni More>>
03/07/2013
Dr. Mark Whiteford explains the risk factors of colorectal cancer and the importance of getting screened. More>>
03/04/2013
Providence School Outreach hosted more than 125 high school students for a live “Chest Watch” surgery as Dr. John Handy performed an initial lung thor More>>
02/18/2013
Two cancer support group facilitators are nominated "Everyday Hereos" for terminally ill cancer patients. More>>
02/14/2013
As a part of KATU-TV's new Commit 2 Be Fit campaign, news reporter Melanie Wingo is committing to get fit--on the air. More>>
02/13/2013
02/12/2013
02/08/2013
Unique to the Northwest, the new multidisciplinary clinic bridges the gap between medicine and dentristry for patients with oral, head and neck cancer More>>
After 38 years with Providence Health & Services, Greg Van Pelt, Providence’s Oregon chief executive, is announcing his retirement. More>>
02/07/2013
Dr. Bryan Bell from Providence Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Clinic explains why. More>>
Dr. Aoi Mizushima, Providence Medical Group - North Portland, shares what his clinic has been seeing a lot of in the last month--norovirus and lice.&n More>>
02/05/2013
One year ago, on Feb. 1, 2012, Providence and a Vancouver man with a failing heart valve made history in Oregon. More>>
01/29/2013
Providence Neurological Specialties-East has opened in the plaza building on the campus of Providence Portland Medical Center. More>>
01/28/2013
Aéropostale employees bring comfort to kids More>>
Therapy dogs provide to patients and their families and the dogs now have their own calendar. More>>
01/16/2013
Will gene-expression profiling soon become the new way to classify breast cancer? New research shows this profiling is gaining momentum. More>>
Providence's involvement with the International Immuno-Oncology Network, along with other early-phase studies, is broadening treatment options for pat More>>
Advanced imaging now leads to earlier detection and better outcomes. Which of your patients will benefit most from annual screening? More>>
The first ALS patient in Oregon to received a new device, implanted by Providence, to improve breathing and extend quality of life tells his story. More>>
01/15/2013
Mike Donahue interviews Providence Health eXpress clinicians and Governor Kitzhaber on his experience with the expanding service. More>>
01/14/2013
Funds from Safeway's "round up" at the checkout counters will be divided among four areas of breast cancer research at Providence. More>>
01/10/2013
Providence researchers will focus on biomarkers and vaccines to help fight the disease. More>>
01/09/2013
John Durkan, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and former assistant team physician for the U.S. Snowboarding team, give tips to stay safe while skiing or snowb More>>
01/07/2013
When an orthopedic surgeon told Becky Roth, a lifelong jogger, that she would never run again after cancer-related surgery on her legs, Roth told hers More>>
01/01/2013
Providence Valve Center continues to explore advances in valve repair including the next-generation Sapien implant. More>>
12/29/2012
For three decades, Providence Festival of Trees has been the premier holiday event in Portland. This year, the 30th anniversary was a true celebr More>>
12/20/2012
Help prepare your children for the holidays More>>
12/12/2012
A ruptured aneurysm seems like a random unpreventable tragedy, however, there are some symptoms and risk factors you should pay attention to. More>>
Many thanks to Dr. Heiser and family for their high-flying support of Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation! More>>
Results of a 2012 survey to find the most admired companies in Oregon are in, and three Providence Health & Services entities have been chosen for More>>
12/10/2012
Stacy Lewis, M.D, and Christie J. Moore, D.O., have joined Providence Medical Group-Seaside. They will be caring for patients at the Providence Cancer More>>
12/06/2012
Research scientist Keith Bahjat, Ph.D., recently received two grants supporting work on immunotherapy. More>>
12/05/2012
Even if boomers are able to kick the smoking habit – or even if they never smoked at all – they still may be at risk of lung cancer. More>>
National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, or NAPBC, recognizes excellence at Providence for providing care to patients with diseases of More>>
Family gatherings during the holidays provide the perfect opportunity to find out more about the health history of your loved ones - important informa More>>
11/30/2012
New tools allow surgeons to see and operate on pituitary and other brain tumors through the nose. More>>
11/26/2012
Tara Arnold, RN, BSN, CPN, an in-patient pediatric nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center, in Portland, Ore., is fighting childhood obesity on ma More>>
11/16/2012
Lori Van Zanten has accepted the position of chief executive for Providence Yamhill Service Area. More>>
11/14/2012
Providence Child Center uses technology to help children communicate. More>>
Providence leads the effort in reducing elective c-sections for safer deliveries and better outcomes. More>>
11/13/2012
In honor of The Great American Smokeout on Nov. 15, Dr. Jain explains why quitting is so hard and offers ways to help kick the habit. More>>
11/12/2012
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – and a good time to ask yourself a serious question: Could your house be giving you lung cancer? More>>
Portland’s Amy Paterson is among ten women named by L’Oreal Paris as a 2012 Women of Worth honoree — for her work establishing Providence’s My Li More>>
Stroke patients treated at Providence Stroke Center receive some of the best care in the nation. Providence has made the 2012 Target: Stroke Honor Rol More>>
11/07/2012
No time to exercise? Providence physical therapist says that you can get a good workout in as little as ten minutes. More>>
If you treat your headaches with pain medication more than 10 times a month, you could be experiencing the “rebound effect.” More>>
11/01/2012
Oregon state employees in Salem can now visit a Providence clinician with the click of a mouse. More>>
10/25/2012
Providence Orthopedic Institute is now part of the High Value Healthcare Collaborative. More>>
To help ensure the best possible patient experience, Providence has joined the American Joint Replacement Registry. More>>
10/22/2012
Health care consumers in Portland consider the care they receive at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center the best of the best. For the 11th year, Pro More>>
Providence Health & Services has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to expand telestroke servic More>>
10/17/2012
Ali Conlin, M.D., speaks to the importance of knowing your cancer risks – what you can change and what you can’t. More>>
Evidence shows that screening for vascular disease is as important as a focused cardiac evaluation, More>>
10/15/2012
What foods are palatable during treatment and what should you avoid? More>>
10/11/2012
Southern Oregon Magazine explains how Providence Medford Medical Center is saving lives with telestroke. More>>
10/10/2012
Nurse navigators help guide patients through the cancer treatment process. More>>
In the 10th year of the Hope for Children Charity Golf Classic, employees of Integra Telecom Inc., helped organize the annual tournament to benefit Pr More>>
Excellent teamwork has allowed Wallowa to provide their patients with stroke treatment times that are on par with primary stroke centers. & More>>
09/29/2012
Three years after implementing telestroke, this 25-bed critical access hospital is an example of how rural health care facilities are making a measura More>>
09/28/2012
Is Alzheimer’s disease preventable? What are the best ways to keep your brain sharp? Hear what a Providence brain expert has to say. More>>
Providence is the only cancer facility in Oregon to receive QOPI certification. More>>
09/27/2012
Bernie Fox, Ph.D., speaks at annual meeting in China about a new approach to determine immune response to tumors. More>>
09/20/2012
Hear how Providence Brain and Spine Institute surgeons used minimally invasive techniques to save the eyesight of a local man whose pituitary tumor wa More>>
09/12/2012
Watch this KPTV report about a patient who was in the worst pain in his life. His minimally invasive spine surgery cured him "100 percent&qu More>>
These are some of the questions Providence experts will cover at the Nov. 1 forum: The Curious Workings of the Brain. More>>
08/29/2012
Read about this and more in Providence Cancer Center's summer clinical newsletter. More>>
08/21/2012
Cancer Prevention Study-3 is a historic nationwide effort to help researchers better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that More>>
08/20/2012
Providence begins work on national lung cancer collaborative More>>
Irvington Village is here today due to the vision and dedication of Pastor Greenidge and the support of the Greenidge family. More>>
08/16/2012
Imagine having a disease like Parkinson’s and living in a rural area, far from a major city. Seeing a specialist often involves having to travel long More>>
08/15/2012
They can affect your ability to grow, your eyesight and even your sense of smell. Did you know that 20 percent of people get pituitary tumors? More>>
08/14/2012
Get tips to help prevent joint pain and learn about treatment options from conservative therapies to total hip replacement surgery. More>>
08/09/2012
Trusted tools and resources to help inform and educate More>>
08/08/2012
Pacific Northwest Multiple Sclerosis Registry - an ongoing research project. More>>
08/06/2012
Patients with a ventricular assist device, or VAD, employ cardiac rehabilitation therapy to improve their quality of life. More>>
08/01/2012
The trip to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center wasn’t on the schedule. Neither was the wedding. But all that changed for Jamie Amos and Jonathan Ta More>>
7/31/2012
Earlier this year, the USDA gave Providence Brain and Spine Institute's Telestroke Network a $253,000 grant to fund telestroke technology at five rura More>>
07/26/2012
When a heart is failing and transplation isn't an option or is not immediately available, a ventricular assist device, or VAD, can save a life. More>>
07/18/2012
Read about this novel invention and more in Providence Brain and Spine Institute’s summer clinical newsletter. More>>
07/12/2012
Pankaj Gore, M.D., removed a small, benign growth in a patient’s brain that was discovered by new imaging technology. More>>
07/11/2012
Kids are 40 percent less active than they were 30 years ago. Get tips on how to motivate kids to be more active. More>>
07/04/2012
Can summer’s heat trigger epileptic seizures? Pankaj Gore, M.D., offers insights into the causes and treatment of epilepsy. More>>
06/21/2012
As many as 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. But today, we have more options for treating back pain than More>>
06/15/2012
When you’re looking for new doctor, health services or health insurance, Providence Health & Services is there for you. We are proud to be one of More>>
06/11/2012
06/07/2012
Providence Portland Medical Foundation receives support Windermere Real Estate Foundation for the guest housing project. More>>
06/06/2012
Research at Providence Cancer Center shows a novel combination treatment could offer new hope for patients with advanced melanoma. More>>
Providence Cancer Center researchers study a unique approach, combining radiation and immunotherapy treatments. More>>
06/04/2012
"There is still a long road ahead, but now it's lined with some successes," says Walter Urba, M.D., Ph.D. More>>
05/31/2012
A patient explains how a recent knee replacement surgery has him walking and active again. More>>
05/24/2012
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber this morning cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the opening of Providence’s innovative new video health care clinic. Provide More>>
05/19/2012
Fatherhood doesn’t come with an instruction manual. New mothers tend to get more coaching and advice during pregnancy and after birth, sometimes leavi More>>
05/18/2012
Learn why Providence Telestroke Network received this recognition of superior achievements in care and service to the health of our communities. More>>
Watch a video showing the new robot providing patients at Providence Medford Medical Center with 24/7 stroke care. More>>
05/16/2012
Stroke patients at Sky Lakes Medical Center now have local access to stroke specialists thanks to Providence Telestroke Network. More>>
"The idea of being in a singing group might have a beneficial effect on their illness," said Richard Rosenbaum, M.D. More>>
05/14/2012
Recovering from stroke can be a grueling process, but state-of-the-art technology – and some unexpected tools – can help people recover mobility. More>>
05/12/2012
After her brain tumor was removed in the sophisticated iMRI operating suite, a woman is working hard to get better to keep up with her two sons. More>>
05/10/2012
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center opened a new noninvasive vascular lab to better meet the needs of patients in Clackamas County. More>>
A woman arrived at the ED in a coma and near death. Vivek Deshmukh, M.D., FACS, recounts the night he repaired her ruptured aneurysm. More>>
A stroke really can happen to anyone. A young man with a hemorrhagic stroke is back at school and doing well due to fast action. More>>
05/08/2012
Safeway customers and employees in Oregon and Southwest Washington raised $500,000 for breast cancer awareness, treatment and research at Providence. More>>
05/01/2012
Watch the AM Northwest segment with a couple who beat stroke with FAST action and a telestroke consult at Providence Newberg Medical Center. More>>
04/30/2012
A special evening celebrates the new Noel Lesley Infusion Room and its donors. More>>
Providence physician leaders shared advances in research and patient care. More>>
04/26/2012
Read the latest highlights on our researchers. More>>
The Peterson's are recognized for their many years of service and philanthropic support. More>>
With just over three months until the Olympic games begin, two time gold medalist Mariel Zagunis is making regular visits to a physical therapist. More>>
04/25/2012
KATU, KOIN, KGW and KPTV have partnered with Providence Stroke Center to share this message about stroke warning signs. More>>
04/24/2012
It is the third leading cause of death in America – claiming a life every four minutes. But stroke doesn’t have to kill. And it doesn’t have to happen More>>
04/12/2012
My Little Waiting Room at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center provides free on-site child care every weekday. More>>
04/11/2012
Cancers in the throat, tongue and other areas of the head and neck are among the most common types of cancer, and treatment can be disfiguring. More>>
03/27/2012
Everyone approaches death differently, and Carlson, 51, has eased the way for many. More>>
03/26/2012
Read about this and more in Providence Brain and Spine Institute's spring clinical newsletter. More>>
03/16/2012
Michael Mega, M.D., explains how new research indicates that even lighter hits to the head, over time, can add up to cognitive impairment. More>>
Providence Brain and Spine Institute's expanded team offers improved access to expert evaluations, advanced treatments and clinical trials for your pa More>>
03/15/2012
A $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation helps Providence Specialty Pediatric Dental Clinic provide more oral health care to children. More>>
03/02/2012
Consumers in Oregon will soon have some new choices in health insurance. More>>
03/01/2012
The scenario plays out in countless rural emergency departments around the country: A patient presents with a serious illness that requires specialize More>>
02/28/2012
Lake Grove Presbyterian Church offered up support for the Center for Medically Fragile Children at Providence Child Center. More>>
02/16/2012
KPTV-12 news covers Providence's groundbreaking implant of the Sapien aortic heart valve, an Oregon first. More>>
02/07/2012
An internationally trained team of heart experts implanted a collapsible Sapien heart valve in a patient at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. More>>
02/06/2012
Read about this and more in Providence Heart and Vascular Institute's spring clinical newsletter. More>>
02/03/2012
Cardiologist Jacob Abraham, M.D., appears in this KPTV news segment to provide expertise on left ventricular-assist devices. More>>
01/24/2012
IMS Health announced that Providence in Oregon attained a “top 10” ranking on its 2012 list of the 100 most highly integrated health care networks. More>>
Providence Wee Care Child Development Center has been awarded the Oregon Program of Quality Designation. More>>
01/18/2012
Providence Health & Services has been included in the top 20 percent of the best-performing health systems in the country by Thomson Reuters. More>>
Providence Medical Group announced today that Daniel Oseran, M.D., has been named medical director for cardiovascular clinical service. In this expand More>>
01/06/2012
Providence’s Shelley Schoepflin Sanders, M.D., is the only Oregonian to be named as an “Innovation Advisor” to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid In More>>
The success of Providence Telestroke Network will be the subject of an oral presentation at the 17th annual international meeting of the American Tele More>>
01/04/2012
The Joint Commission certifies the center's destination therapy services, enabling greater access to long-term LVAD therapy for suitable patients More>>
Providence Sports Care Center physical therapist Michele Shivack helps patient Sheila Hamilton recover from a Wii-related injury. More>>
12/30/2011
Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center have been recognized for excellence by the American College of Cardiology More>>
12/09/2011
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center has joined Providence Telestroke Network to provide after-hours acute stroke care. More>>
12/08/2011
Providence is awarded four top awards in the 2011 Portland Business Journal "Most Admired Companies". More>>
Five hospitals in eastern and central Oregon will recieve access to lifesaving stroke expertise from Providence Brain and Spine Institute. More>>
12/02/2011
The biotech company will fund further OX40 research developed by Providence scientists. More>>
11/30/2011
Most back pain can be treated without surgery, but when it is appropriate, it can provide tremendous relief. Hear from Dr. Jeffery Johnson and h More>>
11/29/2011
Providence Child Center radiothon surpasses goal. More>>
Access to health care in our community just received a helping hand. More>>
Women in our community just received some extra support in the fight against breast cancer. More>>
11/22/2011
"Our goal is to help patients gain strength, knowledge, and improved quality and length of life," said Suzanne Hall, M.D., Providence Heart More>>
11/19/2011
Patients with advanced heart disease and limited treatment options will soon have access to the most progressive cardiac care procedure in the world a More>>
11/18/2011
An Excellence in Action Award has been given to Providence Benedictine Nursing Center. More>>
11/15/2011
Pankaja Gore, M.D., was able to remove a three centimeter tumor from a young girl's brain. Find out how this was done without an incision. More>>
Providence Stroke Center Medical Director Ted Lowenkopf, M.D., explains how our telestroke program is expanding care across the region. More>>
11/07/2011
William Redmond, Ph.D., received the 2011 V Scholar Award from The V Foundation for Cancer Research. More>>
Providence will participate in a national phase II study testing whether standardized, evidence-based care for lung cancer surgery will improve p More>>
11/04/2011
R. Bryan Bell, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S., will receive the William F. Harrigan Society Award for his contribution to oral and maxillofacial sur More>>
11/01/2011
Providence Brain Institute’s name has changed. The new name, Providence Brain and Spine Institute, communicates the breadth of services offered b More>>
10/31/2011
Studies show one of the best ways to keep from having a second heart attack is to hit the treadmill after the first. A strong cardiac rehabilitation p More>>
10/26/2011
Providence Newberg opens its surgical suites to visitors, in a behind-the-scenes open house that offers hands-on experience. More>>
10/24/2011
Providence Cancer Center is among North America's top research institutions invited to join the national Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network. More>>
10/18/2011
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center earns top honors for quality and consumer feedback. The American College of Surgeons presented their award for.. More>>
09/08/2011
Gerry Dunlap, M.D., an internal medicine physician, has joined the staff of Providence Medical Group–Oregon City and is accepting new patients. More>>
08/30/2011
Providence Health Plan, working with Clarity Software Solutions, has launched its first smartphone app with the introduction of the mobile ID card app More>>
08/01/2011
Medical care just got easier in southwest Washington, thanks to a new Providence Medical Group clinic opening in the Camas community on August 1. More>>
Eric Marchek, Providence Sports Care Center, was featured by KPTV on news story about the new center and the sports simulator. Watch the story. More>>
7/29/2011
A Providence patient with a forty year history of epilepsy appears to be free of symptoms thanks to neuro-microsurgery that neurosurgeon Dan More>>
07/27/2011
The 2011 Hope for Children Charity Golf Classic, raised more than $156,000, topping last year’s record of more than $140,000. More>>
07/21/2011
U.S. News and World Report has named Providence Portland Medical Center one of the most connected hospitals in the nation. More>>
07/18/2011
Cesarean sections are the latest mommy trend, a study has found. The Cesarean section rate in the U.S. has reached a historic high at 34 per More>>
7/12/11
Greg Van Pelt. Providence's chief executive in Oregon, shares his thoughts on the work being done to make fundamental changes in our health care syste More>>
07/11/2011
New technology allows decompression of a pinched nerve in a less invasive way. Just a week after back surgery, this patient can lie down comfortably f More>>
07/07/2011
Providence researchers have taken part in a new study that finds improving low-income adults access to Medicaid reduces their financial strain and imp More>>
07/06/2011
Christie J. Moore, D.O., was named Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Oregon SW Washington Idaho and Montana Chapter. More>>
07/05/2011
Using Celtic harps, specially trained music-thanatologists play for end-of-life patients, alleviating pain and emotional distress. More>>
07/01/2011
Before leaving the office to visit a homebound patient, Dr. Tony Ohotto gathered a few necessities: his stethoscope, medical notes, and a pair of well More>>
06/30/2011
A group of 15 cardiologists, three nurse practitioners and 53 other employees at The Oregon Clinic have joined Providence Medical Group, forming Provi More>>
06/29/2011
Teddy Schwartz, 100, swears by Oil of Olay, but says the Catholic faith also has enhanced her longevity. More>>
06/28/2011
Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program Grant awarded to Providence Cancer Center researcher Andrew Weinberg, Ph.D. More>>
06/09/2011
Keith Hyde has been named as the new chief executive of Providence Milwaukie Hospital by Providence Health & Services. More>>
06/07/2011
Babies born after 37 weeks of pregnancy are full-term. However, new research has shown that a baby’s brain nearly doubles in weight in the last few we More>>
06/05/2011
Dr. James Beckerman was interviewed by KXL. More>>
05/18/2011
Heart disease is the no. 1 "silent" killer of women in the United States beacuse more than 25 percent of people show no symptoms. Learn how More>>
05/09/2011
Relaxation drinks are the latest craze- drinks that contain sleep-inducing ingredients. More>>
04/22/2011
While Providence expands its Telestroke Network to treat stroke patients quickly, prevention still is the best medicine. More>>
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) audits Providence ElderPlace every two years. In 2010, two CMS and four State auditors reviewed o More>>
04/11/2011
Ipilimumab is the first drug shown to extend survival in patients with late-stage melanoma. More>>
04/04/2011
Learn about symptoms, risks and types of thyroid conditions, in advance of the Womens Wellness series presentations on women and thyroid disease. More>>
Women's health exams: what should women be screened for, and when? More>>
04/02/2011
Twenty-nine weeks pregnant and with tire tracks across her body, she begins an odyssey of horror and hope as she tries to recover while protecting her More>>
03/31/11
Providence Eating Disorders Treatment Program helps sponsor the first annual Portland, OR NEDA Walk! More>>
03/31/2011
With an eye toward offering new services in the future, Mountain View Medical Urgent Care has joined Providence Health & Services. The clinic will More>>
For the first 16 years of her life, Chandra Mellon had to wait for someone to put words in her mouth. Cerebral palsy inhibits Mellon’s ability to spea More>>
Stirring kids' senses - opening them to experiencing the fun of summer camp in whatever way they're able — is the aim of Camp P.L.A.Y. at the Center f More>>
03/14/2011
Providence Health & Services has named Theron Park the new chief executive of Providence Portland Medical Center. Park, who has served as chief ex More>>
Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children (PNCC) has centralized their referral process for the greater Portland area. More>>
03/07/2011
Residents of southwest Washington will have easier access to home medical equipment now that Providence Health & Services has opened a service cen More>>
03/04/2011
When was the last time you laughed so hard that your stomach hurt? If it was more than a day, this class is for you. Come learn (and laugh) about the More>>
Seven Strategies: Coping with the Recent Loss of a Loved One is a one-hour presentation offering suggestions for coping during the first weeks and mon More>>
We need your feedback! We are always looking for ways to improve our program . . . More>>
03/01/2011
Dr. Todd Crocenzi, medical director, Providence Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, and a colorectal cancer survivor discuss the benefits of screeni More>>
Snoezelen is a form of therapy that offers sensory stimulation and/or relaxation to people who may get little of either. More>>
With help from a hospital's diet and exercise course for overweight children and their families, the Laskowski twins have pulled down some big numbers More>>
"We don't call it therapy--to him, it's just fun!" says Ghent's mother, Kristina Smelley. Ghent receives pediatric aquatic therapy with Jea More>>
02/09/2011
Where does an inquiring 12-year-old go for good information on heart valves to include in a class report? Straight to the source – which is exactly wh More>>
02/01/2011
Gillian Rosicky, F.N.P., was featured on More Good Day Oregon on KPTV. She discusses warning signs, and strategies for improving memory. More>>
01/24/2011
Providence has just been named one of the top five “most integrated” health care systems in the nation. The announcement was made by the health care r More>>
Beaverton Health Careers students create an anti-tobacco campaign for middle school students. More>>
08/31/2010
Awarded to hospitals that provide patients with sustained, high quality care. More>>
08/01/2010
KXL interview on why it is important to treat stroke patients in their local hosptials. More>>
06/01/2010
Read about our new medical director, R. Bryan Bell, M.D., D.D.S, F.A.C.S. More>>
11/25/2012
Providence Expands Pediatric Dental Clinic Now serving patients from age 1 to 25 years old More>>
video from KPTV with Kasey Stroud More>>
01/30/2012
Providence Specialty Pediatric Dental Clinic hosts a free clinic day, with support from the Grotto Humanitarian fund, for children with special n More>>
09/01/2011
Diabetes educator Juleeanna Andreoni was interviewed by Tranformation Diabetes for tips, tools, education and inspiration! More>>
Providence Bridge Pedal isn’t just fun – it’s good for you and your entire family. More>>
See how Providence Sports Care Center physical therapists are using advanced technology to... More>>
The pool is just one of the state-of-the-art tools in the new Providence Sports Care Center at JELD-WEN Field. More>>
Providence Cancer Center researcher Andrew Weinberg, Ph.D., recently received a $935,000 grant from the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research More>>
06/27/2011
Providence Medical Group cardiac services expands with the addition of an east-side Portland cardiology group. More>>
06/01/2011
Providence neurosurgeons lead the region in minimally invasive procedures. These techniques allow them to treat conditions without surgery and with fe More>>
05/20/2011
Providence neurologists are testing a promising new procedure that could potentially change the way bleeding strokes are treated. More>>
A team of Providence experts helped with a KGW special report on “it’s good for girls to get dirty” after an OSU researcher found girls who are allowe More>>
04/25/2011
04/19/2011
The 40th anniversary celebration of Beaverton School District's Health Careers Program, a collaboration with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. More>>
04/18/2011
The Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation recently elected five new officers for its governing board, the Council of Trustees. More>>
04/15/2011
The 35th Annual Bergquist-Reed Memorial Lecture: “The Future of Biomedical Innovation: Bold Advances in Vascular Care” More>>
04/14/2011
Next Steps Against Cancer: Nutrition, exercise and natural medicine to reduce risk, enhance survival and improve quality of life. More>>
04/07/2011
She survived being run over by an SUV. But that was just the beginning of a series of miracles involving a young, pregnant woman who received care at More>>
03/11/2011
The terrifying images from Japan have touched us all, as we receive updated reports of the destruction caused by the earthquake and tsunami. As people More>>
Bret Kean, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Providence Milwaukie Hospital and Eastside Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, discusses how best to prepare yo More>>
02/19/2011
Amy Schultz, Ph.D., from Providence Brain and Spine Institute and Ken Weizer, N.D., from Providence Integrative Medicine Program review the More>>
2/15/2011
Portland philanthropist Howard Hedinger has a playful soul. Some say he is a child at heart. As head of the Hedinger Family Foundation, he is deeply c More>>
02/07/2011
It's a one-of-a-kind service for families juggling child care and hospital appointments – and now, My Little Waiting Room will be available to help ev More>>
02/02/2011
Paul D. Hansen, M.D., FACS, has been named director of surgical oncology for Providence Cancer Center. More>>
01/27/2011
February is American Heart Month. It's the perfect time to commit to leading a healthier lifestyle. Providence Heart and Vascular Institute experts ar More>>
10/27/2010
The annual event gives families a chance to share experiences and reconnect with the NICU staff. The fun-filled celebration included face painting, a More>>
09/07/2010
Michael White has accepted the role. More>>
03/10/2010
See how a patient being treated in Portland receives frequent visits from her son in La Grande. More>>
01/01/2010
Oregon’s Gamma Knife technology, Perfexion, offers faster, more accurate treatment of complex brain and neck tumors and lesions without invasive surge More>>
The neurosurgical specialists at Microneurosurgical Consultants are committed to your complete adult and pediatric neurosurgical care. More>>
05/31/2011
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability, but fewer than one in five people can recognize a symp More>>
Patients at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center are reaping the benefits of clinical staff determination and hard work – and that work has now been More>>
05/26/2011
Have you ever imagined waking up to a different voice? This is what happened to a native Oregonian woman who awoke from dental surgery More>>
05/25/2011
Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco, Washington has joined the Providence Telestroke Network. We can now help provide the community with real-tim More>>
Recent studies have shown a rise in strokes among people younger than 40. It is important that everyone knows the risk factors and warning signs More>>
To survive stroke and limit disability, every second counts. For communities without a stroke specialist on hand, now a Telestroke robot is helpi More>>
Rehabilitation experts at Providence are turning to a unique technique to treat patients, Nintendo Wii. See how the Wii can help people recover t More>>
05/24/2011
What you eat could help prevent or even delay the onset of Alzheimer's Disease. More>>
05/01/2011
A new FDA approved drug for those with relapsing MS is changing lives. More>>
04/12/2011
The surgery to remove a colloid cyst took one hour and only required a small opening compared to traditional open brain surgery. More>>
03/10/2011
Oregon’s stroke death rate has fallen from the fifth highest in the nation to No. 12, according to recent statistics. More>>
02/13/2011
Health Leaders Media provides a detailed look at why telestroke is such a successful means of improving stroke care in small and rural communities. More>>
Amy Paterson was 34 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. As she underwent subsequent treatment, the mom of a toddler son was confronted with the More>>
01/25/2011
Brain aneurysm patients benefit from a new technique that involves only a small puncture his/her leg. More>>
01/10/2011
Vivek Deshmukh, M.D., F.A.C.S., medical director of Providence Neurointerventional Services, helped Washington Post readers understand brain trauma fo More>>
11/26/2010
For Larry Atkins, doctor visits rarely bring good news, but his mood on this Tuesday is buoyant. Of the 10 specialists and therapists who examined him More>>
A nerve stimulator implanted into a 15-year-old seizure patient's chest has worked to control seizures when medications had stopped working. His More>>
11/15/2010
Mistaking the gas for the brake can be fatal, especially if seniors are experiencing cognitive decline. More>>
11/01/2010
Michael Mega, M.D., Ph.D., explains mild cognitive impairment and the ways we are working to prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. More>>
05/18/2010
Tia, a Providence telestroke robot, was at the Tigard mall in May to help kick off a month long stroke awareness campaign. More>>
11/01/2009
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is home to the world’s most advanced operating suite for brain tumors. More>>
12/28/2010
Jennifer Scharffenberg knew it was time to go. Expecting her second child, the 31-year-old stay-at-home mom had felt infrequent labor pains Tuesda More>>
10/10/2013
Lindy McDonald, a14-year-old scrappy point guard is slowly recovering from her third concussion at the same time that such blows to the head are More>>
04/09/2012
Uninsured Clackamas County women may be eligible for a free mammogram. More>>
8/28/2011
When pregnant 35-year-old Ivonne of Sherwood collapsed Sunday, Aug. 22, shortly after arriving to the emergency department at Providence Newberg Medic More>>
02/08/2011
A complication during labor separated a mother from her newborn, as her baby was rushed to a NICU 20 miles away. More>>
Baby friendly – it sounds cute and simple, but for Providence Newberg Medical Center, it’s a major international recognition. More>>
07/28/2010
Providence Newberg Medical Center is now linked to Providence Telestroke Network. More>>
07/27/2010
Even though she was 40 miles from a specialized stroke center, a Newberg woman received an emergency stroke examination. More>>
08/12/2013
New Orleans-Riverboat trip to seed local scholarship fund More>>
Wound care patients and staff receive an upgraded experience from our Foundation donors More>>
04/26/2013
Providence is committed to palliative care and addressing the needs patients in the Columbia Gorge. Thanks to a two-year, $170,000 grant from the Camb More>>
Four new physicians, improved health care for the poor and vulnerable and an emphasis on access to primary care are all part of an exciting new progra More>>
For the second consecutive year, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital has been named one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the country More>>
Providence Hospice of the Gorge will be featured at the annual National Palliative Care Congress for their innovative program that provides More>>
10/31/2012
Providence Brookside Manor is surveyed every two years to ensure compliance with state regulations. Three surveyors arrived on Monday, Oct. 29 to More>>
Debbie Clark is allergic to bees. And yet she credits a bee with saving her life. More>>
10/05/2012
Once protected by the reality of death, children are now being encouraged to participate in the grieving process according to a recent article publish More>>
08/31/2012
We have successfully completed a Joint Commission survey this week with excellent results. More>>
Columbia Gorge Heart Clinic offers cardiac device check-up services locally. More>>
06/22/2012
Chemotherapy infusion patients in Hood River can now meet with a pharmacist during each treatment, thanks to a new pilot program aimed at improving pa More>>
Cardiac history is being made in the Columbia River Gorge as Providence cardiologists Kathy Grewe, M.D., and Robert Florek, M.D., complete a series of More>>
05/02/2012
When Martha Hoskins planned her lunch with Joan Chapman, she had no idea that a robot would help save her life. More>>
04/18/2012
We are proud to announce that we will be expanding our cardiology services in the Columbia Gorge. Kathy Grewe, M.D., and Robert Florek, M.D., have joi More>>
04/06/2012
The mountain scene paintings by Mary Morell can be found in homes and offices all over Hood River County. Now the retired orchardist has a new claim t More>>
The Oregonian featured a story from Providence physician, Christopher Van Tilburg and featured Mike Murray, medical director of Providence Mountain Em More>>
02/22/2012
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce dialysis care has expanded to include peritoneal dialysis services, including a 24-hour More>>
02/10/2012
The American College of Radiology has awarded a three-year accreditation to our CT program. The ACR developed its Accreditation Programs (CT U/S More>>
12/21/2011
Butch Naumes was heartbroken when he said goodbye to his brother, Patrick Naumes. Their family found solace in sharing quality time at the end with Pa More>>
10/05/2011
Providence reached top 100 status from the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) in a first-ever comprehensive rating of such hospitals.& More>>
09/25/2011
Providence Hood River employees stepped forward to help a patient with more than medical needs. More>>
09/10/2011
It’s a patriotic celebration for Providence Brookside Manor residents as they celebration National Assisted Living Week. Planned activities will More>>
Researchers from Providence’s Center for Outcomes Research and Education are taking part in an ongoing study of Medicaid recipients in Oregon. More>>
Six-week sessions held on Mondays beginning Oct. 7 More>>
Holly Barker, M.D., general surgeon, has joined the staff at Providence Medical Group-Seaside and is accepting new patients. More>>
08/16/2013
Michael P. Adler, M.D., an obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined the staff of Providence Medical Group-Seaside and is accepting new patients. More>>
Family practice provider accepting new patients on the north coast. More>>
Providence is expanding health care service to better serve the business communities of the North Coast. More>>
01/30/2013
Providence Health & Services has named Michael Blauer chief executive for its North Coast Service Area and Providence Seaside Hospital. More>>
Providence is expanding cancer service to better serve the communities of the North Coast. Stacy Lewis, M.D., and Christie J. Moore, D.O., have joined More>>
09/13/2012
Cosmina Popa, M.D., a family practice physician, has joined the staff at Providence Medical Group-Seaside and is accepting new patients. More>>
Tillamook County Patients Benefit from Partnership Between Wheeler's Rinehart Clinic and Providence Seaside Hospital. More>>
See how telemedicine is helping people with Parkinson's disease get checkups without having to travel long distances to see a specialist in Portland. More>>
04/20/2012
Joining the Providence Medical Group in Seaside is Camilo Rosales, M.D. More>>
03/03/2012
The Extended Care Unit has been named to the 2012 Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Nursing Homes. More>>
10/11/2011
Dr. Robert Morse, cardiologist, is now seeing patients at two locations on the north coast. More>>
Residents in rural communities can now take advantage of more modern health care treatments without having to travel to larger cities. More>>
At Providence Medford Medical Center, the surgical services staff encourages patients to choose the type of music they prefer to “fall asleep to” as t More>>
08/07/2013
Gina Jones, regional coordinator for the Oregon Health & Sciences University physician assistant program, presented Providence Medford Medical Cen More>>
07/30/2013
As smoke from the Douglas and Whiskey complex of fires pours across southern Oregon, Providence encourages increased health awareness. More>>
07/29/2013
Medicare has recently modified eligibility criteria for hospice services effective immediately. Key changes include: Medicare no long More>>
Providence Medford Medical Center’s Continuing Medical Education Program will host “Supporting Healthier Lives from Prevention to Intervention,” More>>
The Providence diagnostic imaging team has created new easy to use Epic compliant DI order guides for all modalities. All DI guides are now located on More>>
07/18/2013
Since 2003 hundreds of women have benefited from the Sister Therese Kohles Fund, which was established by Providence Community Health Foundation. More>>
07/12/2013
Providence Medford Medical Center introduced its doula program in October 2011 with five volunteers. Since then women who’ve delivered their babies wi More>>
As the only designated Baby-Friendly birth center in Jackson County, Providence Medford Medical Center supports the Southern Oregon Lactation Associat More>>
06/27/2013
In an ongoing effort to provide comprehensive care, the Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center at Providence Medford Medical Center and Providence Medical More>>
In August Providence Medical Group South will open a specialty clinic in Ashland at 935 Siskiyou Blvd., located in the Ashland Family Practice office More>>
Cindy Mayo will be the new chief executive in our Southern Oregon Service Area. More>>
06/21/2013
Providence Medford Medical Center will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. More>>
06/13/2013
In August, Providence Medical Group will open a specialty clinic in Ashland at 935 Siskiyou Blvd., located in Ashland Family Practice with Dee Christl More>>
06/12/2013
The 4th annual Tee It Up to Battle Breast Cancer gold tournament will be held on Saturday, July 20 at the Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford. More>>
Providence Medford Medical Center will begin remodeling two surgical suites starting June 8. More>>
06/03/2013
MyChart, the free online Epic health record for Providence patients, will be available as of Monday, June 3 as a mobile application for iPhone and And More>>
Providence Medford Medical Center will hold an open house on Tuesday, June 25, from noon to 2 p.m. for its newly opened cardiac rehabilitation center, More>>
05/28/2013
The Board of Jackson Care Connect, a community-based Coordinated Care Organization, voted to fund Providence Medford Medical Center’s proposal to deve More>>
Providence Medford Medical Center will be a host site for the American Cancer Society's CPS-3 sign-up event from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7 i More>>
05/24/2013
The genetic test that convinced Angelina Jolie to make her decion about a double mastectomy is available in southern Oregon. More>>
The Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center at Providence Medford Medical Center offers couseling and the same genetic test that convinced Angelina Jolie sh More>>
What does it take to be a Providence Hospice volunteer? No experience is necessary, just a loving and compassionate heart and a willingness to offer f More>>
05/10/2013
Providence Medford Medical Center has successfully transitioned to Epic and we couldn't have done it without you. Some statistics: More>>
05/08/2013
25-year-old Providence Medford nurse Rocio Mendoza will run a half marathon just eight months after suffering a stroke. More>>
Swindells Resource Center of Southern Oregon offers parents and care givers a free seminar to help in the tranistion to kindergarten for children with More>>
During National Women's Health Month we are encouraging women age 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in over a year to do so now. Schedule your More>>
04/29/2013
Nicole McPheeters understands, both professionally and personally, the importance of having a mammogram. As the Breast Center coordinator at Providenc More>>
04/25/2013
Providence Medford Medical Center went live on the Epic electronic health record (EHR) at 2 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 as part of the the five-s More>>
04/04/2013
Recovery from hip replacement surgery has become much faster in southern Oregon thanks to a new operating table at Providence Medford Medical Center H More>>
04/03/2013
Providence Medford Medical Center receives accreditation in echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). More>>
Recovery from hip replacement surgery has become much faster at Providence Medford Medical Center Hospital thanks to an innovative minimally invasive More>>
03/01/2013
After serving the community for seven years as chief executive of Providence Health & Services in Southern Oregon, Tom Hanenburg left his post on More>>
02/20/2013
In March the Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center at Providence Breast Center was presented with their sixth annual check raised through the Ray’s&n More>>
12/26/2012
Thanks to one of the expert speech therapists at Providence Rehabilitation Services, a local boy received the gift of speech in time for the holi More>>
12/17/2012
Southern Oregon's 2012 Providence Festival of Trees grossed more than $487,100 to benefit palliative care and Swindells Resource Center. More>>
11/20/2012
Providence Medford is one of four Providence-Oregon hospitals to lead the state in the March of Dimes initiative to lower elective preterm births. More>>
11/19/2012
From traumatic head injury to half marathon, read about the miraculous recovery of Simon Brooks, who was treated at Providence Medford Medical Center More>>
For the fifth consecutive year, Providence Home Health has been named a top home care provider in HomeCare Elite’s annual compilation of the top- More>>
11/02/2012
Supported in part by Providence, Kids Health Connection staffs five school-based clinics, providing the only health care many underserved childre More>>
08/26/2012
The new Modified Early Warning System, or MEWS, was launched at Providence Medford Medical Center in mid-July. The primary purpose of MEWS is to ensur More>>
08/24/2012
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation last month announced which clinics will participate in its new national Comprehensive Prima More>>
With help from a Cambia Health Foundation grant, Providence Medford Medical Center is expanding its palliative care program to provide the full contin More>>
08/07/2012
Welcoming the following new physicians and providers: More>>
After the recent bi-annual College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Survey, the Providence Medford Medical Center laboratory was comm More>>
07/13/2012
In July PMMC made history in its hospital by completing its first successful atrial septal defect closure. Christopher Cannon, M.D., of Providence Med More>>
03/22/2012
The 2011 Providence Medford Medical Center Rehabilitation Outcomes Report shows Providence in the top quarter of rehabilitation programs in the countr More>>
02/25/2012
Providence Medford Medical Center is one of approximately 10 percent of hospitals in the United States routinely offering an advanced cardiac catheter More>>
10/01/2011
Expanding our services to meet the community's needs. More>>
New physicians join Providence Medical Group. More>>
04/24/2010
Medford's local paper explains how telestroke will improve stroke care at Providence Medford Medical Center. More>>
05/29/2010
Providence Brain Institute's telestroke network is quickly growing. More>>
Providence has added a new outpatient rehabilitation clinic in Camas, Washington. More>>
09/30/2013
The dietary team brings a taste of home-grown produce to residents of the nursing center and Orchard House. More>>
We are so honored that one of our own staff was chosen to participate in this group of leaders. Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy (GNLA) is a More>>
Come see the state-of-the-art birthing suites at Providence Newberg Medical Center. Call or schedule online More »
05/15/2013
Providence Cancer Center welcomes Brian Doyle as the keynote speaker for our 15th annual cancer luncheon. More »
06/01/2013
Experiencing the death of someone close can be a lonely and confusing time for a child. Children’s grief support groups were created to help children More »
08/06/2013
Chances are your child's heart is healthy – and yet a small percentage of young people have hidden heart defects that put their lives at risk, especia More »
Grief support groups allow you to connect with others who are experiencing loss in a safe and welcoming environment. Learn coping tools and strat More »
Do you have questions about aneurysm treatments? About what to expect when recovering from surgery? About mood changes or other concerns? Highly train More »
12/04/2013
Anyone with ALS is invited to join us. We meet from 3 - 4:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at Providence Portland Medical Cente More »
12/05/2013
Held every Tuesday and Thursday. This class will address most of the symptoms of Parkinson’s from posture and movement to facial expression and voice More »
02/13/2014
Mr. Gerry Frank will be honored at the annual Providence Child Center Heart of Gold dinner. More »
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