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Birth Justice Collaborative – a vision rooted in healing and community

5/27/2025

The Birth Justice Collaborative fosters healing, driven by the understanding that birth work is a daily commitment that requires resilience and compassion.

Providence reaches out to people with disabilities through Special Olympics partnership

5/28/2025

Through a partnership with Special Olympics, Providence is proactively reaching out to people who are developmentally disabled and their caretakers to get them the ongoing health care they need.

Swedish First Hill Family Medicine Residency creates medical home for unhoused seniors

5/28/2025

Swedish First Hill residents and fellows in the geriatric medicine programs are a crucial medical lifeline for Blake House’s residents in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Providence Health Plan's embracing community care initiative takes aim at cardiovascular health disparities

5/28/2025

Providence Health Plan and its partners are working to make it easier for patients to keep track of their blood pressure.

Providence eases the way for patients and medical teams overseas through telehealth partnership

5/28/2025

Nearly 150 Providence caregivers rethink medicine with the World Telehealth Initiative.

Washington family feels at ease thanks to Medicaid and Providence Swedish

5/28/2025

Providence works with Medicaid-eligible patients to make sure they secure the coverage they need for their care.

Covenant Health garantiza que un sobreviviente de accidente reciba la atención y cobertura necesaria

5/27/2025

While caring for a young man seriously injured in a car crash, Covenant Health caregivers also made sure the patient’s Medicaid status was secured to pay for his care.

Covenant Health makes sure accident survivor gets the care and coverage he needs

5/27/2025

While caring for a young man seriously injured in a car crash, Covenant Health caregivers also made sure the patient’s Medicaid status was secured to pay for his care.

Health Equity Grants support system and local projects; increasing the health and well-being of vulnerable patient populations

5/27/2025

In 2024, Providence invested in 34 programs to expand access to culturally appropriate care to vulnerable populations across our seven-state footprint.

Providence teams work to increase hypertension control rates among high-risk patients 

5/28/2025

Providence medical teams worked with BIPOC patients throughout 2024 to significantly reduce high blood pressure among this patient population.

Mother Bernard House celebrates one year of safe, affordable housing in Eureka

5/28/2025

Mother Bernard House provides wraparound services that build independent living skills in safe, affordable housing model.

Providence Montana helps nourish the community

5/28/2025

Providence Montana’s support of Missoula Food Bank and Community Center will improve long-term food access and health outcomes for people in Missoula County.

Generational change, one child at a time

5/28/2025

Providence Montana supports Friends of the Children to help at-risk youth overcome adversity.

With Providence support, Seward Area Hospice helps one family say goodbye at home

5/28/2025

When Kim Bird needed help caring for her dying father, Seward Area Hospice was there, providing compassionate end-of-life care. Support from Providence helps ensure this care is available.

Providence Swedish Cancer Institute nurse navigators provide invaluable service for patients

5/28/2025

Providence nurse navigators ease the way for cancer patients throughout their journey. They guide patients through appointments, treatments, support groups and communication with their care teams.

Finding hope in recovery at Hope Street

5/28/2025

Hope Street is a recovery residence for women funded by community partners including Providence St. Mary Medical Center.

Kadlec seeks to expand training for behavioral health providers and care for clients

5/28/2025

Kadlec Regional Medical Center provides funding to increase training opportunities for behavioral health providers and expand access to care for clients at Grace Clinic.

Expanding support for victims of abuse, violence and neglect

5/28/2025

Providence Swedish Everett’s PICAA program recognized nationally, expands support for children and adults experiencing abuse, violence, and neglect.

Shades of Motherhood Network:  Empowering the birthing journey through workforce training in culturally responsive care

5/28/2025

Shades of Motherhood Network enhances birthing experiences for Black families. Their doula program offers critical resources nd culturally competent care, supporting 145 families in 2024.

Compassionate, transformative care for substance-using pregnant people and their babies 

5/28/2025

Providence Swedish Ballard’s SUPP program provides whole-person, compassionate care to birthing parents affected by substance use disorder.

Providence Swedish invests in health care for Seattle’s unhoused seniors and veterans

5/27/2025

Providence Swedish’s nurse navigator program expands care for formerly unhoused seniors and veterans.

A lifeline for substance abuse recovery: Palmer Drug Abuse Program

5/28/2025

Thanks to a partnership with Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital and generous grant funds, the Palmer Drug Abuse Program provides free, essential services to people affected by substance use disorders.

Combating diabetes: Meeting community health needs with a free program

5/27/2025

Covenant Health Community Outreach established the Diabetes and Prediabetes Program to improve health outcomes and address health inequities for community members living with diabetes.

Bridging health care gaps for underserved families at the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center

5/28/2025

The Helen Caloggero Women's and Family Center provides comprehensive services, including women’s health and pediatric care, to underserved families.

Meeting needs and offering hope: Supporting Orange County’s underserved communities

5/28/2025

Providence Mission Hospital and Family Resource Centers bring essential services and resources to the underserved in South Orange County.

Expanding care to underserved communities through partnerships

5/28/2025

Providence St. Mary Medical Center addresses health disparities in the High Desert through partnerships, expanding care to underserved populations.

Providence y Northgate Markets se asocian para promover la equidad en salud

5/28/2025

Las organizaciones ofrecen revisiones médicas, educación y otros recursos a través de la colaboración ¡Más Vida, Más Salud!.

Providence and Northgate Markets partner to promote health equity 

5/28/2025

The organizations are providing health screenings, education and more resources through the ¡Mas Vida, Mas Salud! (More Life, More Health!) partnership.