Our Stories

Providence Portland Medical Foundation

  • A peaceful, blessed goodbye

    Providence music-thanatologists offer soothing and spiritually powerful comfort to those nearing the end of life. Thanks to your contributions, this special program now celebrates its first decade.

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  • Donor profile: Mark Williams

    Mark Williams, 54
    Business owner, melanoma survivor

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  • Healing Comforts of Home - Providence Guest Housing Campaign

    Providence Portland Medical Center is increasingly becoming a regional destination for health care services. When patients and their families travel to Portland, they often find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings at a vulnerable and stressful time in their lives. Finding affordable and convenient lodging can be a major challenge.

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  • My Little Waiting Room

    Help bring My Little Waiting Room to Providence Portland Medical Center.

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  • Patient stories: The road to normal

    Karen Anderson’s journey with melanoma has brought her close to death, but even closer to hope. How a dedicated doctor, a breakthrough treatment and her own spirited fight are helping her defy the odds.

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  • Patient story: Beating in good time

    Christopher Hamilton had a big heart...literally. After six months with the "flu" and 20 pounds of water filling his chest, a novel procedure put this young father's heartbeat back into rhythm.

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  • Patient story: I haven't had any new cancers

    It’s been 11 years since Clara Harris was diagnosed with kidney cancer; more than 10 years since she had radiation for brain and bone tumors. And it’s been one year since Harris welcomed her first grandchild.

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  • Remember Providence - Portland

    state gifts are a vital source of support for the charitable work of Providence Portland Medical Foundation. Make a difference with estate planning.

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