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10/31/2013

Trick-or-Treating Traffic Safety

Tonight the streets will be filled with ghost and goblins, pirates and princesses, out to gather Halloween goodies. What’s scary is, kids are four tim More »

09/12/2013

Understand the symptoms of anxiety and depression

Women today have a lot on their plates, so being stressed out is kind of normal. But if you’re anxious or depressed more than usual, you may have an a More »

07/25/2013

Kids and summer injuries: Emergency or immediate care?

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 »

10/10/2013

Concussions in youth sports: Plenty of risk, not enough education

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 »

04/19/2013

Hood River medical residency training program improves patient access in the gorge

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 »

03/15/2013

Providence Hood River named one of the nation's best - again

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 »

01/04/2013

Super-boost your immune system this winter

To make sure you don’t get caught with your guard down, Molly Olson, M.D., shares the three most important things your immune system needs from you to More »

10/25/2012

"A bee saved my life", local woman shares inspiring cancer journey in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Debbie Clark is allergic to bees. And yet she credits a bee with saving her life. More »

10/08/2012

"Hearts of Gold" shine at annual gala

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Foundation honors community members through annual Hearts of Gold Gala, which benefits Swindells Resource Cent More »

10/05/2012

Providence Hospice of the Gorge helps children express grief through play

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 »

10/01/2012

Ask and expert: Shape up for fall sports

Sports medicine expert Dr. John Durkan has advice for high school athletes on how to get back into shape before fall sports. More »

08/29/2012

Cardiac device check-ups now available in Hood River

Columbia Gorge Heart Clinic offers cardiac device check-up services locally. More »

06/22/2012

Pilot program offers relief for chemo patients

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 »

06/11/2012

Gorge cardiologists make local history: New services now available at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital

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

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 »

02/28/2012

Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D. from Providence Occupational and Travel Medicine Clinic.

The Oregonian featured a story from Providence physician, Christopher Van Tilburg and featured Mike Murray, medical director of Providence Mountain Em More »

02/23/2012

Problem-Solving Parent: Managing video games and kids

Providence Behavioral Health psychologist James Mol participated in several media interviews recently with KATU, offering problem-solving tips for par More »

10/05/2011

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Among Nation's Best

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 workers aid patient's son after fire

Providence Hood River employees stepped forward to help a patient with more than medical needs. More »