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Providence OB-GYNs bring virtual support to expectant Black families

The Black Mamas Glowing program gathers birthing families and their support system to share their experiences, learn about maternal mental health and Black Birthing Rights and receive free resources.

Helping to create a region’s first resident-owned community after devastating fires 

Coalición Fortaleza has partnered with Casa of Oregon to create a space for community engagement where families feel included and empowered and have a say over how their community will be rebuilt.

Residency programs fill needs, help develop providers of the future

Residents and faculty work diligently to address health inequities, reduce health care disparities and improve patient outcomes.

Covenant Ready program teaches students about health care careers

The initiative targets middle school, high school and college students, highlighting opportunities to explore potential futures in health care.

Providence’s Mental Health First-Aid Training course aims to help save lives

The skills-based training teachers parents, caregivers, teachers, neighbors and peers ways to identify, understand and respond to adolescents and teens experiencing mental health challenges.

Mobile clinic meets patients where they are

The Range Community Clinic, a non-profit started by Washington State University, partners with Kadlec’s Population Health team and others to care for underserved people.

Emerging from homelessness is about more than housing

Learn how Regina Wilson emerged from homelessness with the help of Providence Population Health, and now has a job helping others experiencing homelessness.

Better health for birthing people with substance use disorders, their babies and families 

Providence Swedish Ballard is home to the Substance-Using Pregnant People (SUPP) program, a transformative model of care.

Providence Swedish helps tackle Snohomish County overdose crisis from emergency departments

In North Puget Sound, Providence Swedish has implemented solutions to address opioid overdoes, including participating in grant programs and research to discover addiction treatments that work.

Summer food program provides nourishment for rural kids

Founded in 2014, the volunteer-run program has gone from feeding 25 kids in its first year to serving 175 families throughout the summer.

Providing culturally relevant care for Asian seniors

For years, Providence Swedish has been a proud community partner of Kin On and its mission to provide culturally relevant care for Asian seniors.

Cultural navigators are a bridge to care

The multi-lingual and diverse team is dedicated to removing cultural and language barriers to care for every patient we serve.

Working with a community partner to provide accessible mental health and psychiatric care 

In partnership with Providence Orange County hospitals, St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers offer thousands of underserved Orange County residents compassionate care.

Improving access to life-saving vaccines for underserved communities

6/7/2024

Driving from school to school, Providence caregivers administer free school-required vaccines for children in underserved communities in the South Bay.

Health Equity fellows improve outcomes for Black patients and those with limited English proficiency

Providence launched its Health Equity Fellowship in 2023 to build caregivers’ capacity and expertise through classroom learning and the real-time application of health equity principles.

Providence Oregon offers continued mental health services for women in need 

Rose Haven's holistic approach includes meeting basic needs, while providing support for long-term empowerment through education, connection, practical help and emotional support.

Substance Use Navigators support the Northern California community

Stationed at Providence hospitals across the region, SUNs wrap their arms around those suffering from addiction and connect them with services to support their recoveries.

Providence Humboldt County's HEALSS project provides resources for families with substance use

The pilot program provides comprehensive services to families who test positive for illicit drugs at birth.

Riverwalk Crisis Center fills a behavioral health care gap in western Montana

Riverwalk Crisis Center is a 24/7 behavioral health center. It was created to reduce unnecessary visits to emergency rooms or preventable incarceration.