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12/16/2013

Providence Foundations leader honored with distinguished fundraiser award

On Nov. 19, in front of 750 philanthropists and development professionals, Providence’s chief development officer in Oregon was honored with the Allan 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>>

05/17/2013

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

04/26/2012

Komen Catalyst Grant Awarded To Providence Cancer Center for Cell Study

Providence Cancer Center researcher Michael Gough, Ph.D., has received a Career Catalyst Research Grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to study the More>>

12/05/2011

Providence thanks you

During this season of giving, we reflect on the blessings given to us and consider how the Providence Mission is lived. 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>>

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>>

05/06/2011

Safeway Inc. awarded the 2011 Freeman Philanthropic Services Award for Outstanding Corporation

The award honors companies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to important causes through financial support and encouragement and that motivate o More>>

05/01/2011

Providence Cancer Center names director of Surgical Oncology

Paul D. Hansen, M.D., FACS, has been named director of surgical oncology for Providence Cancer Center. More>>

02/24/2011

Neuro bi-plane: the interventionalist's dream lab

A new neuro bi-plane lab at Providence Portland Medical Center comes equipped with specialized machinery and tools, including the noted bi-plane camer More>>

12/10/2010

Gala at the Falls a success

More than 200 guests turned out for this ninth annual fundraising event. 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>>

09/01/2010

How Providence Bridge Pedal helps save lives

Our community is safer thanks to the many thousands of participants who join us each August for Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride. More>>

05/01/2010

Oregon's first hospital drop-in child care at Providence

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center patients and visitors will notice something different welcoming them in the lobby this spring: drop-in child car More>>

05/01/2010

Safeway Foundation once again gives generously for breast cancer

Providence Cancer Center and Providence Medical Foundations are delighted to announce another $1 million grant from Safeway Foundation. More>>

03/01/2010

Donor generosity benefits Milwaukie community

Thanks to Providence Milwaukie Foundation donors, the capacity for endoscopic procedures performed at Providence Milwaukie Hospital has tripled. More>>

02/10/2010

Two good hearts deserve another

In February 2010, Providence Child Center Foundation recognized Chuck and Louanna Eggert with the 2010 Heart of Gold award, given annually to those wh More>>

07/14/2012

Providence Bedpan Open is a Swinging Success

The 21st annual Providence Bedpan Open golf tournament at Indian Creek Golf Course raised more than $17,000 for the Jane Mellor Youth Dental Voucher P More>>

02/20/2013

Loose change benefits Providence Breast Center

In March the Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center at Providence Breast Center was presented with their sixth annual check raised through the Ray’s&n More>>

08/24/2012

Providence receives grant to expand Palliative Care Program

With help from a Cambia Health Foundation grant, Providence Medford Medical Center is expanding its palliative care program to provide the full contin More>>