Providence Portland Medical Center- If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Hospital emergency rooms (ERs) are set up to focus on medical emergencies. They are not set up to focus on rou...
More » - If you need inpatient care, get in and out of the hospital as quickly as possible. This will reduce costs and your risk of hospital-acquired infection...
More » - Surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries involves reconstructing or repairing the ACL.
ACL reconstruction surgery uses a graft to rep...
More » - The ankle is a weight-bearing joint that absorbs the body's full impact. An injured or diseased ankle can be especially painful. Ankle replacement is ...
More » - Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside of a joint in your body through a thin viewing instrument called an ...
More » - A bone biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of bone is taken from the body and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection or other bo...
More » - Grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone with an artificial, synthetic or natural material from the patient's own body....
More » - Braces, casts and splints are orthopedic devices used to immobilize or restrict movement of a body part in order to heal an injury or correct a deform...
More » - Bunion surgery generally involves an incision in the top or side of the big toe joint and the removal or realignment of soft tissue and bone to reliev...
More » - Fracture repair is surgery to fix a broken bone using plates, nails, screws or pins....
More » - Total joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of both bones in a damaged joint to create new joint surfaces.
Total hip replacement s...
More » - Hip revision surgery, which is also known as revision total hip arthroplasty, is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a previously implanted artific...
More » - A sample of joint fluid can be taken from any joint in your body. The joint fluid is then analyzed in a lab to look for inflammation, infection, gout,...
More » - Joint fusion permanently fixes a joint in one position....
More » - Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces.
In knee replacement su...
More » - Ligament and tendon repair is surgery to repair a damaged or torn tendon or ligament....
More » - Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff tendon usually involves:
Removing loose fragments of tendon, bursa and other debris from the space in th...
More » - Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces.
In shoulder replacemen...
More » - Articular corticosteroids or steroids are medicines injected directly into a painful, inflamed joint, ligament or tendon....
More » - An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors (electrodes) are attached to ...
More » - You may be asked to have a neuropsychological evaluation if your doctor needs help in diagnosing your condition. A clinical neuropsychologist ha...
More » - Even with treatment, symptoms of behavioral health disorders in children and adolescents can be difficult to manage and can make school challenging. R...
More » - The community is invited to remember and honor the lives of their loved ones at our spring memorials held every year in May and at our Light Up A Life...
More » - Community Care seminars are offered at no charge to faith communities, outreach ministries, senior centers, civic organizations and community groups. ...
More » - Professionally-facilitated ongoing support groups for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one are offered at a variety of locations and times...
More » - Surgery is the most common treatment for all stages of rectal cancer. If the cancer has spread into the wall of the rectum, the section of the rectum ...
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Fundoplication surgery is the most common surgery used to treat GERD and is usually performed by a general surgeon. This surgery can...
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An appendectomy, the surgical removal of the appendix, is standard procedure to treat a swollen and inflamed appendix (appendicitis)...
More » - Acupuncture is a Chinese therapy that has been used for centuries. It is based on the theory that there is energy, called chi or qi, flowing through y...
More » - A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye. The lens is enclosed in a lining called the lens capsule. Aging and exposure to sunlight...
More » - The main treatment for acute cholecystitis is surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). Often this surgery can be done through small incisi...
More » - Health professionals often do a brief mental health assessment during regular checkups. If you are having symptoms of a mental health problem, your do...
More » - A mental health assessment may include a physical exam. Your doctor will review your past medical history, as well as that of your family members, and...
More » - Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, such as depression. They provide counseling...
More » - Colon surgery (removing the cancer in an operation) is the most common treatment for all stages of colon cancer. A doctor may remove the cancer using ...
More » - A colostomy is a surgical procedure that is done when part of the bowel (colon or rectum) has been removed and the remaining bowel cannot function nor...
More » - Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is surgery done through small incisions in the belly with robotic arms that translate the surgeon'...
More » - The Food and Drug Administration approved the da Vinci® Surgery System for gynecologic surgery in 2005. It's one of the newest techniques available fo...
More » - Dacryocystorhinostomy is a type of surgery sometimes used to treat blocked tear ducts in adults. It is rarely used in children. This procedure creates...
More » - Bereavement social workers provide short-term individual and family counseling to children, teens and adults who are grieving the death of a loved one...
More » - The death of a loved one can affect the whole family. Me Too offers a family approach to grief support, with age-specific groups for children, te...
More » - Me Too volunteers act as co-facilitators to children’s bereavement support groups under the direction of a professional facilitator. Me Too volunteers...
More » - Bereavement social workers and specially-trained bereavement volunteers support grieving individuals over the telephone. Information about bereavement...
More » - A breast biopsy removes a sample of breast tissue that is looked at under a microscope to check for breast cancer. A breast biopsy is usually done to ...
More » - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio waves to make pictures of the breast. MRI may show problems in the breast t...
More » - Working as part of a team of doctors and other health professionals, genetic counselors provide education and support to families with members who hav...
More » - Volunteers who have completed the Delta Society Animal-Assisted Therapy and Education program with their pets are assigned by the volunteer coord...
More » - Bereavement volunteers act as part of the Providence Bereavement Services staff by contacting survivors of hospice patients after the death. They...
More » - Hospice facility specialist volunteers are assigned to visit hospice patients in selected care facilities. The facility specialist is assigned to a sp...
More » - Hospice-trained volunteers in hospital service seek to support the patients, visitors and personnel of the department in a way that exhibits the hospi...
More » - Providence Hospice massage therapy volunteers are assigned by the volunteer coordinator and provide physical and emotional support to terminally ill h...
More » - Volunteers who serve in this area are part of the Pet Peace of Mind program.They are assigned to visit patients who have pet care needs. A volunteer s...
More » - Hospice Program support volunteers act on the direction of the volunteer coordinator or other hospice staff member to provide assistance with office f...
More » - Cancer risk assessment examines personal and family history information that influences cancer risk....
More » - Providence Colorectal Cancer Surgery Program medical director Mark H. Whiteford, M.D., is highly involved in education of other healthcare professiona...
More » - Gamma Knife is the most advanced radiosurgical tool available to treat a variety of brain lesions and disorders, including cancers of the brain. ...
More » - High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy involves the remote placement of a tiny, very highly radioactive source, which is housed in a lead lined device cal...
More » - Surgery is the most common treatment for oral, head and neck cancer. The type of surgery depends on the type and stage of the tumor. Multiple surgerie...
More » - Interleukin-2 is a protein normally present in small amounts in the body. It does not directly attack cancer cells. It has powerful effects on t...
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Ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce an image of organs and other structures in the body. This technology can be useful in helping docto...
More » - Radiation oncologists use image-guided radiation therapy, or IGRT, to help better deliver the radiation to the cancer since tumors can move between tr...
More » - Intensity-modulated radiation therapy is a specialized form of 3D-CRT that allows radiation to be more exactly shaped to fit the tumor. With IMRT, the...
More » - LDR involves the longer placement of the temporary (several days) or permanent radiation source into the tumor area such as prostate seed implant or p...
More » - External beam radiation therapy treatment, also called x-ray therapy, is directed at the tumor from a machine located away from your body, usually a l...
More » - Stereotactic radiosurgery is a type of radiation therapy that uses a rigid head frame attached to the skull to aim high-dose radiation beams directly ...
More » - Tumors are not regular; they come in different shapes and sizes. Three-dimensional conformal radiation thetapy, or 3D-CRT, uses computers and special ...
More » - Ready to quit smoking? We can help. ...
More » - Providence Health & Services offers a variety of rehabilitation oncology programs.
Laryngectomy Rehabilitation:
Speech-language patholo...
More » - Vision problems caused by cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes, stroke and head injuries make it difficult to read the newspaper, follo...
More » - Providence Hospice respite volunteers provide comfort and companionship to terminally ill patients so that exhausted family caregivers can take a brea...
More » - Providence Hospice vigil volunteers are assigned by the hospice staff to bring comfort, support and companionship to patients and their family m...
More » - Providence Hospice visitation volunteers provide comfort and companionship to terminally ill patients residing in nursing facilities or adult ca...
More » - Providence Connections volunteers are hospice-trained volunteers who support patients cared for by the Connections team. They make telephone contact w...
More » - Biologic therapy is a treatment that uses the patient's immune system to fight cancer. Substances made by the body or made in a laboratory are used to...
More » - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Career exploration days are designed for community organizations with their students’ interest in mind. Adult cha...
More » - Career fairs provide a broad view of a various health care careers and are designed for high school students who have a general interest in health car...
More » - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Career Highlights are offered throughout the school year. Each is a small (30 to 40 students), three-hour class fo...
More » - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Elementary school health breaks provide basic health and safety information plus help elementary students learn about h...
More » - NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Small groups of students, usually numbering from five to 10 students, meet with a Providence professional for an hour t...
More » - Surgical viewings allow students to observe a surgery in real-time from an auditorium. Types of surgeries include Ortho Watch, Chest Watch,...
More » - For portable sleep monitoring, you will use equipment at home that records information about you while you sleep.
If you will have portable sleep ...
More » - Sleep studies are usually done by a trained sleep lab technician. The studies are usually scheduled for evening and night hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.) in...
More » - This test measures whether you can stay awake during a time when you are normally awake. If a "maintenance of wakefulness test" is done, you...
More » - Tai chi can help you improve your balance and reduce your risk of falls. Check with your doctor first....
More » - A mammogram is an X-ray test of the breasts (mammary glands) used to screen for breast problems, such as a lump, and whether a lump is fluid-filled (a...
More » - Disk arthroplasty is a surgical procedure in which a herniated spinal disk is removed and replaced with an artificial disk....
More » - A small amount of skin may be removed and studied under a microscope to assist in diagnosis of peripheral nerve diseases. This can be done in th...
More » - Patients who exercise regularly do better as Parkinson’s disease progresses than people who don’t exercise. Exercise improves a patient’s energy leve...
More » - You may be asked to have a physical exam by a neuro-opthamologist or a neurotologist if your doctor needs help in diagnosing your condition related to...
More » - There are several powerful medications that can help control tremors, stiffness and slow or unsteady movements caused by Parkinson’s disease. These me...
More » - Neuro urology rehabilitation is provided by physical therapists who work with male and female patients who have fecal and urinary incontinence....
More » - The quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test measures the amount of sweat that is produced near a nerve. The sweat glands are stimulated by the a...
More » - Providence Brain and Spine Institute is involved in several clinical trials for investigational medications for Alzheimer's disease, ALS, multipl...
More » - CT scans, also known as CAT scans, obtain multiple cross-sectional images of the body by using special X-rays and computer enhancement to create an im...
More » - X-rays are a form of radiation, like light or radio waves, that can be focused into a beam, much like a flashlight beam. Unlike a beam of light, howev...
More » - Ultrasound is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce an image of organs and other structures in the body. It does not use X-rays or other t...
More » - Cortical mapping is an inpatient procedure conducted prior to brain surgery for patients who have a grid or depth electrodes placed inside the brain. ...
More » - Evoked potentials are diagnostic tests that can help detect problems with the nerve pathways of the body. Patients are given a stimulus, and the...
More » - A diagnostic test called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, can help determine if a patient is having seizures. An EEG is a test that records brainwaves...
More » - This test measures how long it takes you to fall asleep. It also determines whether you enter REM sleep. If a multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) is be...
More » - Your doctor may ask you to have a Wada test if you are a candidate for epilepsy surgery. The Wada test checks to see which side of your brain is resp...
More » - This test records several body functions during sleep, including brain activity, eye movement, oxygen and carbon dioxide blood levels, heart rate and ...
More » - A diagnostic test called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, can help determine if a patient is having seizures. An EEG is a test that records brainwaves...
More » - A cesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) in the mother’s belly and uterus. It is often called a C-section. In most cases,...
More » - During your prenatal visits, you may have developed a birthing plan with your care provider. If an emergency or an urgent situation arises, your plans...
More » - During the first weeks after giving birth, called the postpartum period, your body begins to heal and adjust to not being pregnant. It's easy to get o...
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A hernia is a bulge of intestine, another organ, or fat through the muscles of the belly. A hernia can occur when there is weakness ...
More » - Kidney stones are a painful medical problem that affects more than 400,000 Americans every year. The stones are formed from hardened mineral deposits ...
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Fundoplication surgery is the most common surgery used to treat GERD and is usually performed by a general surgeon. This surgery can...
More » - A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland and is usually done by a urologist. This type of surgery is typically per...
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Thyroid surgery is used to treat thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hyperthyroidism. During this procedure, part or all of the thy...
More » - A vaginal delivery is the birth of a fetus through the mother's birth canal, or vagina....
More » - Nuclear medicine scans use a special camera (gamma) to take pictures of tissues and organs in the body after a radioactive tracer (radionuclide or rad...
More » - Sleep studies are tests that watch what happens to your body during sleep. The studies are done to find out what is causing your sleep problems. Sleep...
More » - The term endoscopy refers to a special technique for looking inside the digestive tract. Capsule endoscopy uses a video capsule that contains a miniat...
More » - Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities by inserting a flexible tube as thick as your ...
More » - Your doctor can learn a lot about your insomnia and its causes by reviewing your sleep history. He or she may also ask you to keep a sleep diary for o...
More » - Providing answers and treatment for your sleep problems, Providence Sleep Disorders Centers have a team of sleep experts who have diagnosed and treate...
More » - ERCP is short for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the gastrointestinal tract. Endos...
More » - Flexible sigmoidoscopy lets your doctor examine the lining of the rectum and a portion of the colon (large intestine) by inserting a flexible tube abo...
More » - The term “endoscopy” refers to a special technique for looking inside a part of the body. “Upper GI” is the portion of the gastrointestinal tract, th...
More » - Objects (foreign bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause significant damage. But objects that are inserted forcefully can damage the ear ca...
More » - Male circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis. The foreskin provides sen...
More » - Orchiectomy is the removal of one or both testicles (testes) and is generally performed by a urologist. The testicles are the male sex organs that pro...
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Chemotherapy is the use of medicine to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy is called a systemic treatment because the medicines enter the bloodstream...
More » - A bone marrow biopsy is the removal of bone marrow tissue and is often done with a bone marrow aspiration. A biopsy allows close examination of the bo...
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Cancer support groups provide education and support for cancer patients and their loved ones. Support groups are led by our professional staff and a...
More » - Oncology social workers assess the needs of cancer patients. They can facilitate communication with the health care team, provide emotional support an...
More » - Providence Cancer Support Services provides emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families when they need it most....
More » - In keeping with our mission and core values, Providence Health & Services cares for people and their health needs, even if they can’t afford to pa...
More » - Breast reconstruction is surgery to rebuild the size and shape of a breast after your breast has been removed (mastectomy) because of cancer. It is do...
More » - A breast self-examination involves checking your breasts to help detect breast problems or changes. Many breast problems are first discovered by women...
More » - Surgery on the breast may be done for a number of reasons including:
As local treatment for breast cancer:
Breast surgery is considered the primar...
More » - A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the tissues inside the breast. A breast ultrasound can show all areas of the breast, includi...
More » - Knowledge about cancer helps patients and their loved ones as they navigate diagnosis, treatment and recovery. For patients and families, easily-acces...
More » - MammoSite is a treatment option for early-stage breast cancer following breast-conserving surgery. Current standard treatment for early-stage breast c...
More » - Mind-Body medicine is the provision of services which recognize that the mind, the emotions and the spirit all have a role in the healing of the...
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An oncology nurse navigator is an oncology certified nurse (OCN) who provides education for each cancer patient concerning their individual treatme...
More » - Oncologic dentistry and maxillofacial prosthodontics are services for patients with cancers of the head, neck or mouth. Services can include a thoroug...
More » - We carry the following items in our Portland, Oregon locations: mastectomy bras, breast prosthesis, and lymphedema garments.
Begin to feel like you...
More » - Surgery is the only treatment and cure for inguinal hernia. Hernia repair is one of the most common surgeries done in the United States. About 750,000...
More » - Liver resection is the surgical removal of part of the liver. This operation is for some types of liver cancer and for certain cases of metastatic col...
More » - Surgery to remove cancer is almost always the main treatment for colorectal cancer. The type of surgery depends on the size and location of your cance...
More » - The choice of treatment and the long-term outcome (prognosis) for women who have ovarian cancer depends on the type and stage of cancer. Your age, ove...
More » - The following types of surgery are used to treat extrahepatic bile duct cancer:
Removal of the bile duct: If the tumor is small and only ...
More » - One of the following types of surgery may be used to treat pancreatic cancer:
Whipple procedure: A surgical procedure in which the head of the ...
More » - The choice of treatment and the long-term outcome (prognosis) of women with cervical cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. Your age, overall heal...
More » - Endometrial cancer detected in its early stages can be cured with surgery and close follow-up. Treatment choices depend on where the cancer is and how...
More » - A central venous catheter, or vascular access device (VAD), is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medicines, fluids, nutrients or blood products...
More » - Radiofrequency ablation is the use of a special probe with tiny electrodes that kill cancer cells. Sometimes the probe is inserted directly through th...
More » - Chemotherapy delivered during hepatic arterial occlusion is called chemoembolization. The anticancer drug is injected into the hepatic artery through ...
More » - Surgery is a common treatment of all stages of gastric cancer. The following types of surgery may be used:
Subtotal gastrectomy: Removal of the...
More » - Surgery is used to treat many gynecologic cancers including uterine, ovarian and cervical cancers. Surgeries for gynecologic cancers include hysterect...
More » - The Breast Cancer Outreach Program at Providence Cancer Center provides women and their families with support services free of charge, including:
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More » - Bronchoscopy is a procedure doctors use to look at the airways leading to the lungs. During bronchoscopy, a thin, lighted instrument (bronchoscope) is...
More » - Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). In this test, a small ultrasound probe at the end of the endoscope is placed down the throat to the chest area. The ultra...
More » - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a simple, painless procedure. It uses a strong magnet and radio waves to produce high-quality pictures of organs, ...
More » - Minimally-invasive surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System is an effective alternative to traditional open and laparoscopic surgery that may allow&...
More » - Minimally-invasive surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System is an effective alternative to traditional open and laparoscopic surgery that may allow&...
More » - da Vinci Surgery for colorectal conditions, including colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative coli...
More » - Surgery is generally the most effective way to treat disorders of the heart, lungs and esophagus. But traditional open surgery has a number of drawbac...
More » - Minimally-invasive surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System is an effective alternative to traditional open and laparoscopic surgery that may allow&...
More » - If you have been told you need surgery for a disease affecting your pancreas, such as chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer, ask your doctor if yo...
More » - Minimally-invasive surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System is an effective alternative to traditional open and laparoscopic surgery that may allow&...
More » - Endobronchial ultrasound is a less invasive alternative to mediastinoscopy for diagnosing and staging thoracic malignancies like lung cancer. End...
More » - Falling is a very real concern for older adults. Nearly half of all people over age 65 fall every year. Many are seriously injured.
When people worry...
More » - Join us as our physician experts explore a range of topics that will help you learn the facts about preventing, detecting and effectively treating man...
More » - Clinical trials are research studies in which people help doctors and researchers find ways to improve health care. Each study tries to answer scienti...
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Vascular diseases are known as “silent killers” because they often strike without warning. They are life-threatening diseases of the veins and arter...
More » - Providence Heart and Vascular Institute is committed to providing ongoing outreach and education to various audiences including community forums, empl...
More » - Positron emission tomography (PET) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (radioactive chemical) to look at organs in the body. The...
More » - Mediastinoscopy is a surgical procedure to examine the inside of the upper chest between and in front of the lungs (mediastinum).
During a mediastino...
More » - Providence neurosurgeons lead the region in minimally invasive procedures. These techniques allow them to treat conditions without surgery and with fe...
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Recovery from serious illness or injury often requires intense physical, occupational and speech therapy. Once a patient is discharged from the hosp...
More » - During this X-ray test, a catheter is inserted through a blood vessel in the groin or arm and moved up through the vessel into the brain. A dye is the...
More » - Providence neurosurgeons lead the region in minimally invasive procedures. These techniques allow them to treat conditions without surgery and with fe...
More » - Providence surgeons are improving care through endoscopic neurosurgery, an advanced procedure that uses a slender fiber-optic camera to improve visibi...
More » - Our therapists provide treatment for the mental and emotional effects related to a number of conditions including multiple sclerosis....
More » - Our clinical experts can help you find appropriate orthotics, balance support, communication aid or other assistive equipment to help you be as indepe...
More » - Bone growth stimulators give electrical pulses that help the bones heal after spinal fusion surgery....
More » - Providence Health & Services can ease hospitalization concerns for patients and their families. Providence offers guest housing and recommended ne...
More » - The Pre-Surgery Clinic helps patients prepare for their surgeries before the actual day of the surgery. Our goal here is to help assure a satisfying s...
More » - Most stem cells are in your bone marrow. You also have some in your blood that circulate from your bone marrow. Bone marrow stem cells turn into red b...
More » - Surgery to remove the adrenal gland (adrenalectomy) is often used to treat adrenocortical carcinoma. Sometimes the nearby lymph nodes are also removed...
More » - Thrombolytic or "clot-busting" drugs offer an emergency treatment option for some people who are having a stroke. These medications, which i...
More » - For hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the affected person lies down on a stretcher that slides into an acrylic tube about 7 ft (2.1 m) long and 25 in. (64 cm...
More » - Transcutaneous oxygen evaluation is the evaluation of the oxygen available in the skin to support healing. This evaluation is performed in conjunction...
More » - Volunteers play an important role in helping Providence serve our community. There are many ways for you to get involved, share your talents and meet ...
More » - The American Society of Clinical Oncologists recommends cancer patients receive a treatment plan and summary. The treatment plan includes a personaliz...
More » - Welcome to the online photo display of babies recently born at Providence Health & Services hospitals. This virtual photo album is designed for pa...
More » - Ready to lose weight? We can help....
More » - Providence Health & Services offers three residency training programs. Program details include philosophy, curriculum, clinical training sites, fa...
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Thank you for your interest in joining Providence Portland Medical Center’s group of dedicated volunteers who serve more than 40 different departmen...
More » - At Providence Health & Services, you can find what you need to achieve wellness at every stage in life.
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Parenting with Providence:
Are you expecting a new addition to your family?
Our classes include:
Childbirth Preparation
Breastfeeding...
More » - Our gift shops welcome guests in the lobby of many of our hospitals. Our teams of volunteers and staff are ready to assist you with a wide range ...
More » - For your convenience, Providence offers an online childbirth education program. This program is ideal for women whose schedules don’t allow them to at...
More » - Providence Health & Services provides access to medical records from our hospitals and other medical facilities in Oregon to patients and their au...
More » - TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) allows surgeons to access tumors through the mouth that previously required an extensive operation with an incision t...
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Pleurodesis is used to prevent fluid buildup around your lungs. During this procedure, a chemical or medicine (talc or doxycycline) is put into the ...
More » - Inhalation challenge tests are done to measure the response of your airways to substances that may be causing asthma or wheezing. These tests are...
More » - Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is a non-invasive and objective method to evaluate heart and lung function. Heart and lung capacity and function ...
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Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest is a medical treatment used to treat patients who remain unconscious after resuscitation from cardiac a...
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Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast. It is usually performed by a general surgeon as local therapy to treat breast...
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Breast-conserving surgery removes the cancer or abnormal tissue, but leaves the rest of the breast intact. The goal is to take just ...
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Breast-conserving surgery removes the cancer or abnormal tissue, but leaves the rest of the breast intact. The goal is to take just ...
More » - A short-term ventricular-assist device is an external pump that temporarily does the work of a beating heart. For very sick patients the device buys t...
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Providence understands selecting a provider is a very personal choice, especially when it comes to delivering your children. The relationship create...
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Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of children.
Pediatricians can treat children with any type of problem, or they may sp...
More » - The convergent procedure is a minimally-invasive approach that combines the best of electrophysiology (EP) and cardiac surgery treatments to help rest...
More » - Providence Lung Cancer Clinic team members have launched a new service at no charge to providers. Referring providers may collaborate with our thorac...
More » - The pregnancy care package aims to reduce the cost of pregnancy care by 15 percent while maintaining excellent patient satisfaction and quality.
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More » - While in the hospital, the Inpatient Persistent Pain Rehab team can help you address your pain experience through non-pharmacological interventions. O...
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Watch a video featuring Dr. Michael Skokan, pulmonary medical director, Providence Lung Cancer Clinic, describing the need for lung cancer screening...
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