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Latest press releases from Alaska
Study of new heart-attack medication to begin in Anchorage
2/21/2024
Anchorage Fire Department, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Cardiovascular Research Foundation to collaborate on study of a new medication for treating patients experiencing a heart attack.
'KIKKAN' — A film chronicling the life of an Olympic champion, cancer survivor, and active mom
1/25/2024
KIKKAN, presented by Fischer Skis US, LL Bean, and Providence Alaska, chronicles the life of five-time Olympian Kikkan Randall from childhood through her U.S. Ski Team career and her return to Alaska.
Caring for the vulnerable with no strings attached
11/8/2023
Providence Alaska provided $17,500 to help support the Kodiak Community Health Center’s MAT program, which since 2019 has been offering medical intervention for those struggling with drug addiction.
Providence Alaska recognized for exemplary environmental stewardship
10/31/2023
Practice Greenhealth has recognized Providence Alaska Medical Center and Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center for exemplary environmental stewardship.
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Northern California
Southern California
Latest press releases from California
State-of-the-art A-fib treatment debuts at Providence Saint John’s Health Center
3/21/2024
Four patients are among first in the nation to undergo groundbreaking pulsed field ablation procedure.
Providence Saint John’s Health Center recognized as one of World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
Providence Saint John’s Health Center is honored to announce our recognition as a world-class hospital for the third year in a row.
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Recognized as One of World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
Sixth consecutive year for Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal Certification for Perinatal Care
2/20/2024
Providence St. Joseph is the 20th hospital in the nation to receive the certification
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Latest press releases from Montana
Providence St. Patrick Hospital offers advanced life-support for patients in critical care
2/28/2024
Newsweek names Providence St. Patrick Hospital Best-In-State Hospital 2024
Newsweek names Providence St. Patrick Hospital Best-In-State Hospital 2024
Providence selects new Chief Executive for Montana Service Area
Providence selects new Chief Executive for Montana Service Area
Providence St. Patrick Hospital achieves 8th Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
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Latest press releases from Oregon
Providence Oregon Hospice fulfills a patient’s dying wish
10/9/2023
It took a total team effort to make a hospice patient’s dream come true of touching a horse before she died.
‘I owe my life to this program’: Celebrating our advanced heart failure clinic
10/3/2023
Providence Heart Institute welcomed patients and their families for the clinic’s third anniversary of its advanced heart failure clinic.
Gift to help revolutionize care for older adults in Oregon
9/12/2023
The Springs Living has made a generous gift to Providence Foundations of Oregon to establish The Springs Living Regional Chair of Geriatric Medical Education.
Providence Seaside to expand services in Warrenton
8/3/2023
Early next year an expansion of our Warrenton Clinic will begin to bring more services to the North Coast community.
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Latest press releases from Texas/New Mexico
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.
New Program Gives Students Live Look Inside the Operating Room
10/9/2023
Covenant Ready helps prepare middle, high school, and college students learn more about different careers in health care.
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Western Washington, including Puget Sound
Eastern Washington
Southeast Washington (Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities)
Inland Northwest Washington (Spokane and Stevens Counties)
Latest press releases from Washington
Moxi collaborative robot has arrived
3/14/2024
Don’t be surprised if you see a robot roaming the halls of Providence Centralia Hospital.
Children’s Center Offers Free Group Classes in Snohomish County
The Providence Children's Center is a place where kids and families can learn about health and wellness in a fun and interactive way.
The crucial role of consent: The yes's and no's of consent
Lead Legal Advocate Specialist Chelsy Sommer, from the Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse (PICAA) in Everett, Wash., discusses the significance of consent in healthy relationships.
Edmonds phlebotomist brings positivity & love to patients
Phlebotomists play a vital role in Providence Swedish’s ability to deliver high-quality health care to patients. Thank you to all dedicated and skilled phlebotomists.
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Latest National Press Releases

Providence president and CEO Rod Hochman, M.D., announces retirement
5/15/2024
After 45 years in health care, including 17 with the Providence family of organizations, Rod Hochman, M.D., announced that he will retire as president and CEO of Providence at the end of 2024.
30 Providence hospitals land national recognition for environmental stewardship work
5/10/2024
Providence has been presented with 55 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellent Awards in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship across the organization.
Communities invest more than $326 million in 2023 to Providence philanthropy, new report shows
Over 50,000 donors to Providence foundations fund critical research, clinical breakthroughs, patient support services and technological advances in urban and rural communities across the Western U.S.
New vaccine being studied for HPV+ head and neck cancer
5/7/2024
Researchers at Providence Cancer Institute are exploring a range of innovative approaches to targeting human papillomavirus-positive head and neck squamous cell cancer.
Providence joins Rome Call for AI Ethics
4/10/2024
Providence becomes first health system to join international endorsement of ethical use of AI.
Providence Spins Out Praia Health with $20M in Oversubscribed Series A Funding
4/3/2024
Following Providence’s successful implementation, Community Health Network becomes Praia Health's first external customer. Praia Health welcomes sixteen health organizations to the ecosystem.
Facilitating easier access for providers and health systems, MedPearl to be added to Microsoft Teams and Azure Marketplace
3/8/2024
Providence’s EMR-integrated education and referral platform provides specialist expertise to front-line clinicians at the point of care.
Providence reports year-end 2023 results
3/7/2024
The not-for-profit health system made significant progress in the face of ongoing challenges and invested nearly $2.1 billion in community benefit.
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