Providence Press Room
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Michael.Connors@providence.org
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Bryan.kawasaki@providence.org - Melissa Tizon
Melissa.Tizon@providence.org
- Mike Canfield
Mikal.canfield@providence.org
- 24-Hour Media Relations Line at 907-212-6083
Latest press releases from Alaska

Events planned to honor National Cancer Survivors Day in Alaska
4/23/2025
National Cancer Survivors Day is June 1 and the Alaska Cancer Partnership is collaborating with a variety of partners — including the Providence Cancer Center — to highlight events across Alaska.

Providence Alaska Medical Center earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
4/8/2025
On March 6, DNV certified Providence Alaska Medical Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of stroke care certification a hospital can achieve.

U.S. News & World Report names Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation's best for maternity care
2/27/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for providing Alaskans with high-quality maternity care.

Providence Alaska Foundation names Denali Kemppel board member emeritus
2/25/2025
The Providence Alaska Foundation (PAF) board has honored Denali Kemppel by voting her an emeritus member. Kemppel is being recognized for her contributions during her six years on the board.
Northern California
- Christian Hill
Christian.hill@providence.org
707-499-2928
Southern California
- Patricia Aidem
Patricia.aidem@providence.org
661-755-1322
Latest press releases from California

New state-of-the-art cancer treatment offered at Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Non-invasive treatment uses sound waves to attack tumors.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Recognized as One of World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
3/3/2025
Seventh consecutive year for Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance's Transitional Care Center recognized by U.S. News & World Report
2/24/2025
Eleventh Consecutive Year for Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance’s Transitional Care Center.

Providence launches AI-based Ceribell to help diagnose seizure and stroke
2/18/2025
Providence St. Joseph Hospital and Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital are excited to announce the availability of Ceribell, an advanced AI technology
- Stacy Rogge
Stacy.rogge@providence.org
- Joann Hoven
Joann.hoven@providence.org
Latest press releases from Montana

Providence St. Patrick Hospital earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade
5/2/2025

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center recognized as a Gold Safe Sleep Champion
4/14/2025

St. Pat's recognized as one of the World's Best Hospitals and #1 in Montana
4/14/2025

2025 Heart Expo Feb. 22
2/4/2025
Come to the FREE, annual Heart Expo at Providence St. Patrick Hospital on Feb. 22
- Gary Walker
Gary.walker@providence.org
- Lisa Helderop
Lisa.helderop@providence.org
- Jean Marks
Jean.marks@providence.org
- After hours and on weekends, call 503-215-1111 or 503-216-1234 and ask for the on-call media relations team member.
Latest press releases from Oregon

Providence announces tentative agreements with nurses at all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon
2/21/2025
Providence’s Oregon bargaining teams have reached tentative agreements with nurses at all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon.

Providence Medical Group Announces Tentative Agreement with Hospitalists, Palliative Care Physicians at Providence St. Vincent
2/5/2025
Feb. 5, 2025 News Release: Providence Medical Group Announces Tentative Agreement with Hospitalists, Palliative Care Physicians at Providence St. Vincent

Tentative agreements ratified at Providence Women's Clinic
2/4/2025
Feb. 4, 2025 News Release: Tentative agreements ratified at Providence Women's Clinic

Providence announces tentative agreements with Oregon Nurses Association at all eight hospitals
2/4/2025
Feb. 4, 2025 News Release: Providence announces tentative agreements with Oregon Nurses Association at all eight hospitals
- Meredith Cunningham
Meredith.cunningham@providence.org
Latest press releases from Texas/New Mexico

Covenant Health Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
5/28/2025
Two Covenant Health ministries earn Project Greenhealth awards for environmental stewardship.
Joe Arrington Cancer Research & Treatment Center Earns FACT Re-Accreditation
11/9/2023
JACC earned re-accreditation for stem cell therapy treatment program.
New Hangar Opened for Specialty Transport Fleet
11/9/2023
New hangar increases quality and efficiency in care for specialty transport team.
Covenant Children's Opens Relational Health Center
11/9/2023
The region's only pediatric relational health center opens at Covenant Children's hospital.
Western Washington, including Puget Sound
- Ed Boyle
Edward.Boyle@Providence.org
Eastern Washington
Southeast Washington (Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities)
- Emily Volland
emily.volland@providence.org
Inland Northwest Washington (Spokane and Stevens Counties)
- Jen York
jen.york@providence.org
Latest press releases from Washington

Healthier births start here: Join Providence Everett CenteringPregnancy
Discover the benefits of CenteringPregnancy at Providence Swedish Everett. Learn how this unique prenatal care model offers midwifery support in a group setting.

Providence Swedish expands behavioral health services in Snohomish County
4/2/2025
Providence Swedish expanded its behavioral health services to address the growing mental health crisis in Snohomish County. Two new facilities have opened in Everett and Edmonds.

Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County
4/2/2025
Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County.

Providence reaches agreement with Regence/Asuris
3/31/2025
Providence and Regence BlueShield of Washington reached an agreement for new commercial and Medicare Advantage contracts in Washington.
Latest National Press Releases

Practice Greenhealth Awards empower sites and drive change
6/2/2025
Working through the Practice Greenhealth Awards application process helps hospitals make changes to lead the way in environmental stewardship.

New Horizons in Immunotherapy for Cancer symposium: Collaborative cancer research
5/28/2025
Expert voices in immuno-oncology from inside and outside Providence gather for a day of thought-provoking discussion, discovery and collaboration.

32 Providence hospitals honored for commitment to environmental stewardship
6/2/2025
Practice Greenhealth has bestowed 51 Environmental Excellent Awards to Providence across 32 of its hospitals in 2025.

Providence researchers share cancer discoveries at 2025 ASCO meeting
5/29/2025
Explore new findings in cancer immunotherapy and clinical research from Providence at ASCO 2025.

Providence sees dramatic rise in goals of care conversations after implementing system-wide changes
Providence documented and tracked more than 8,500 goals of care conversations in its electronic health record for critical care patients in 2024.

Providence reports Q1 2025 results
The not-for-profit health system accelerates operational redesign amid shifting economic headwinds.

Clinical trials matter, just ask Randy
5/19/2025
When Randy was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, he thought it was time to get his affairs in order. But a phase I clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute gave him more time and hope.

Spiritual care in times of climate change
5/22/2025
Learn how the Laudato Si’ has impacted our communities and how spiritual care brings us hope in times of climate change.