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Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation

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05/17/2013

An outpouring of giving: More than $400,000 boosts cancer research at Providence

Cancer survivors and researchers shared the stage at Providence Cancer Center’s 15th annual “Positive Perspectives: Creating Hope for Cancer Patients 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>>

03/15/2013

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>>

02/18/2013

Stage IV cancer patients get a new outlook on life

Two cancer support group facilitators are nominated "Everyday Hereos" for terminally ill cancer patients. More>>

01/28/2013

Dozens of teddy bears donated

Aéropostale employees bring comfort to kids More>>

01/28/2013

Therapy dog offers comfort

Therapy dogs provide to patients and their families and the dogs now have their own calendar. 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>>

12/12/2012

Flying pumpkins raise thrills and funds

Many thanks to Dr. Heiser and family for their high-flying support of Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation! 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>>

11/12/2012

Vote to help Providence's My Little Waiting Room win $25,000

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>>

11/01/2012

The doctor can see you now

Oregon state employees in Salem can now visit a Providence clinician with the click of a mouse. More>>

10/25/2012

Providence joins national network

Providence Orthopedic Institute is now part of the High Value Healthcare Collaborative. More>>

10/22/2012

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Honored As Consumer Choice Winner

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>>

10/22/2012

U.S. Grant expands Providence Telestroke Network to eastern Washington

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

Vascular disease's triple threat

Evidence shows that screening for vascular disease is as important as a focused cardiac evaluation, More>>

08/01/2012

Before brain surgery, a couple weds at Providence

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>>

06/06/2012

Research offers great hope for advanced melanoma patients

Providence Cancer Center researchers study a unique approach, combining radiation and immunotherapy treatments. More>>

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>>

04/30/2012

President's Club members listen to medical updates

Providence physician leaders shared advances in research and patient care. More>>

04/30/2012

Basketball great says victory in life is fueled by hope, and Providence Cancer Center plays to win

04/26/2012

Cancer research news

Read the latest highlights on our researchers. More>>

04/26/2012

Ronald and Patricia Peterson Medicine Unit dedicated

The Peterson's are recognized for their many years of service and philanthropic support. More>>

04/12/2012

My Little Waiting Room turns two

My Little Waiting Room at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center provides free on-site child care every weekday. More>>

04/02/2012

Providence celebrates growth and expansion of My Little Waiting Room

Gets ready to celebrate its second birthday and 10,000th visitor. More>>

01/04/2012

Heart failure patients get new option

The Joint Commission certifies the center's destination therapy services, enabling greater access to long-term LVAD therapy for suitable patients 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>>

11/19/2011

Providence to be only site in Oregon for revolutionary heart valve procedure

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>>

11/11/2011

Inaugural Roger Alberty, M.D., Lectureship a success

The lectureship will feature experts on quality improvement. More>>

10/31/2011

Providence’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Receives National Honor

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>>

10/18/2011

National Quality, Patient Recognition for Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center earns top honors for quality and consumer feedback. The American College of Surgeons presented their award for.. More>>

08/12/2011

Providence Heart and Vascular Institute benefits from special event

Donors gather to support Providence Heart and Vascular Institute. More>>

07/08/2011

Alberty lecture reveals pathways to clinical excellence

Inaugural lecture featured a distinguished expert on health care quality, public health and medical economics. 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>>

06/23/2011

New Providence center focuses on treating valve disorders

Providence Heart and Vascular Institute launches a new program to provide the latest treatments and best outcomes for patients with advanced hear More>>

09/01/2010

Cardiac rehab center hits the ground running

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center has proven to be a big draw for patients and their referring physicians. More>>