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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>>

07/16/2013

Two Astoria teens organize fundraiser run for Providence Cancer Center research

Peyton Fischer and Amber Longsdorf, two teens who each have had family and friends who have been affected by cancer, organized "A Step Ahead" 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>>

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>>

02/12/2013

Grants provide new support for oral, head and neck cancer research at Providence

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>>

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>>

12/06/2012

Providence cancer research laboratory receives major grants

Research scientist Keith Bahjat, Ph.D., recently received two grants supporting work on immunotherapy. More>>

11/16/2012

New Chief Operating Officer Begins at Providence Portland Medical Center

Krista Farnham has joined Providence Portland Medical Center as chief operating officer. 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>>

10/10/2012

Guest housing celebration

Donors and friends of Providence gathered on Sept. 20 to celebrate progress on the Providence Portland Guest Housing project. More>>

06/07/2012

Guest housing projects partners with Windermere Real Estate Foundation

Providence Portland Medical Foundation receives support Windermere Real Estate Foundation for the guest housing project. 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

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

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

07/21/2011

National “Most Connected” Honors for Providence Portland Medical Center

U.S. News and World Report has named Providence Portland Medical Center one of the most connected hospitals in the nation. 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>>

06/28/2011

Providence researcher awarded funds to create cancer-fighting protein

Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program Grant awarded to Providence Cancer Center researcher Andrew Weinberg, Ph.D. 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>>

03/25/2011

Fountain Café now open

Fountain Café offers nourishment and a relaxing environment. 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>>