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01/08/2014

Providence in Oregon is taking special steps during this flu season to protect our patients, families and friends.

Providence Health & Services in Oregon is taking special steps during this flu season to protect our patients, families and friends. We know that More »

12/06/2013

A most “awarding” week for Providence

It’s been a big week for recognition across Providence’s ministries in Oregon. More »

09/26/2013

The Flu shot: Who should get it, how it works and why it won't make you sick

This week's "What's Going Around" segment on KOIN-TV focused on the flu vaccine--who should get it, how it works and why it won't make you s More »

09/19/2013

New screening process for ovarian cancer hopes to promote early detection of a "silent killer" disease

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

How to detect symptoms of anxiety and depression in women

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 »

09/12/2013

What's Going Around: Lice prevention and treatment knowledge

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

What's Going Around: Kids and Heat

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 »

09/03/2013

Answers to common questions on the role of genetics in breast cancer

The role of genetics in breast cancer have been the subject of much debate, but what does that information mean for you?  More »

08/29/2013

Providence provides support for families of patients with cancer

Providence Cancer Center's Family Program support group serves families struggling with cancer, regardless of whether we treat them.  More »

08/21/2013

Guest housing reaches halfway mark

Providence Portland Medical Center reaches its halfway mark in fundraising efforts to build a new 30-room guest housing facility for visiting families More »

05/22/2013

How to protect kids from sun risks

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

Providence Cancer Center first in nation to offer unique trial treatment for lymphoma patients

People with B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia have a unique opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research at Provi More »

05/16/2013

Providence Portland Medical Center parking lot upgrades

Providence Portland Medical Center will be upgrading two surface parking lots during May 29-July 31, 2013. More »

04/02/2013

Providence cancer research gets boost from Fred Meyer shoppers and employees

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 »

03/20/2013

Grant enhances dental experience for special needs children at Providence

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 »

03/15/2013

NIH grant furthers promising metastatic melanoma clinical trials for Providence Cancer Center patients

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 »

3/11/2013

Portland Business Journal reports Providence's cancer team making strides

In the past 20 years, Providence has contributed to several significant breakthroughs in cancer research. More »

03/04/2013

Chest Watch - bringing science education to life

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 »

02/08/2013

Providence offers comprehensive oral, head and neck cancer care at new clinic

Unique to the Northwest, the new multidisciplinary clinic bridges the gap between medicine and dentristry for patients with oral, head and neck cancer More »

02/07/2013

Portland in Practice: What's going around Portland clinics

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 »

01/29/2013

Neurology services expand in Portland

Providence Neurological Specialties-East has opened in the plaza building on the campus of Providence Portland Medical Center. More »

01/16/2013

Providence pioneering technology to help ALS patients breathe

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 »

01/14/2013

A month of giving adds up as Safeway battles cancer with Providence

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

Two grants benefit oral cancer research

Providence researchers will focus on biomarkers and vaccines to help fight the disease. More »

12/29/2012

Providence Festival of Trees magic brings hope of cancer research miracles

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 »

12/06/2012

Providence cancer research laboratory receives major grants

Research scientist Keith Bahjat, Ph.D., recently received two grants supporting work on immunotherapy. More »

12/05/2012

Providence breast centers honored with prestigious accreditation

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, or NAPBC, recognizes excellence at Providence for providing care to patients with diseases of More »

11/26/2012

How nurses can help fight childhood obesity

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

New Chief Operating Officer Begins at Providence Portland Medical Center

Krista Farnham has joined Providence Portland Medical Center as chief operating officer. More »

11/12/2012

Providence Stroke Center makes the honor roll

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 »

10/25/2012

Providence Orthopedic Institute joins joint replacement registry

To help ensure the best possible patient experience, Providence has joined the American Joint Replacement Registry. More »

10/10/2012

Guest housing celebration

Donors and friends of Providence gathered on Sept. 20 to celebrate progress on the Providence Portland Guest Housing project. More »

08/21/2012

Hundreds join historic cancer prevention study

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

Lung cancer pilot study begins

Providence begins work on national lung cancer collaborative More »

06/15/2012

Health systems, agencies team up to win $17 million federal grant to improve care for Oregonians

06/11/2012

Providence Portland Medical Center outpatient dialysis treatment change

05/08/2012

Pennies, nickels and dimes add up to $500,000 as Safeway customers and employees help Providence battle breast cancer

Safeway customers and employees in Oregon and Southwest Washington raised $500,000 for breast cancer awareness, treatment and research at Providence. More »

12/02/2011

Providence cancer research gets a boost with MedImmune agreement

The biotech company will fund further OX40 research developed by Providence scientists. More »

11/22/2011

Lung Cancer interview with Rachel E. Sanborn, M.D.

Dr. Sanborn discusses the prevalence, treatment and outcomes for lung cancer. More »

10/24/2011

Providence selected for nationwide immunotherapy network

Providence Cancer Center is among North America's top research institutions invited to join the national Cancer Immunotherapy Trials Network. More »

07/21/2011

National “Most Connected” Honors for Providence Portland Medical Center

U.S. News and World Report has named Providence Portland Medical Center one of the most connected hospitals in the nation. More »

07/05/2011

Music-thanatology celebrates 10th year

Using Celtic harps, specially trained music-thanatologists play for end-of-life patients, alleviating pain and emotional distress. More »

04/02/2011

Alexandra Malusevic fights for her life and her baby's...

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 »

03/01/2011

Colorectal Cancer Awareness AM Northwest 03/2011

Dr. Todd Crocenzi, medical director, Providence Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, and a colorectal cancer survivor discuss the benefits of screeni More »

08/31/2010

Providence Earns National Honors for Excellence In Heart And Stroke Care

Awarded to hospitals that provide patients with sustained, high quality care. More »

06/01/2010

Dr. R. Bryan Bell begins new Providence Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Program

Read about our new medical director, R. Bryan  Bell, M.D., D.D.S, F.A.C.S. More »

06/27/2011

Introducing Providence Heart Clinic at The Oregon Clinic Gateway

Providence Medical Group cardiac services expands with the addition of an east-side Portland cardiology group. More »

05/20/2011

New way to treat stroke

Providence neurologists are testing a promising new procedure that could potentially change the way bleeding strokes are treated. More »

01/01/2010

Gamma rays stop tumors without surgery

Oregon’s Gamma Knife technology, Perfexion, offers faster, more accurate treatment of complex brain and neck tumors and lesions without invasive surge More »

03/10/2011

Work to reduce stroke mortality bears results

Oregon’s stroke death rate has fallen from the fifth highest in the nation to No. 12, according to recent statistics.  More »

11/26/2010

A difficult disease made gentler

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 »

05/02/2012

Woman Uses Stroke Experience to Educate Others

When Martha Hoskins planned her lunch with Joan Chapman, she had no idea that a robot would help save her life.  More »

07/12/2012

TeleParkinson’s checkup saves time and money

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 »