Providence Press Room
Welcome to the Providence Press Room. Here, you can find information about Providence, media contacts, press releases and statements, and other information about the family of organizations.
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- Michael Connors
Michael.Connors@providence.org
- Bryan Kawasaki
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
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.
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
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
- Stacy Rogge
Stacy.rogge@providence.org
- Joann Hoven
Joann.hoven@providence.org
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
- 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 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.
- Meredith Cunningham
Meredith.cunningham@providence.org
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.
Western Washington, including Puget Sound
- Mafara Hobson
Mafara.Hobson@Swedish.org
Eastern Washington
Southeast Washington (Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities)
- Emily Volland
emily.volland@providence.org
Inland Northwest Washington (Spokane and Stevens Counties)
- Alexandra Hyams
alexandra.hyams@providence.org
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.
Latest National Press Releases
New vaccine being studied for HPV-positive head and neck cancers
4/17/2024
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.
Providence names Susan Huang, M.D., chief executive for Providence Clinical Network
2/26/2024
Former chief medical officer of Providence South Division will lead the not-for-profit health system's ambulatory operations as the new chief executive, effective Feb. 26, 2024.
Dose-escalation studies aspire to fill gaps in cancer treatment options
2/26/2024
Two early phase trials available at Providence Cancer Institute to evaluate escalating doses of different potential cancer treatments in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Providence study finds new workflow improves adherence to Infant Group B Strep Sepsis prevention guidelines
2/13/2024
A recent Providence study revealed that integrating a dynamic EMR order set results in improved adherence to established guidelines associated with reduction in early onset GBS neonatal sepsis.