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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If you are a member of the news media, please reach out with media requests here.
- 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
Respite program offers guests a chance to heal physically, recover completely
11/5/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska contributed $265,000 to Catholic Social Services’ Medical Respite program, which provides recuperative living quarters for patients experiencing homelessness.
Providence Alaska Medical Center adopts innovative care model to address nurse shortage
10/24/2024
Providence Alaska Medical Center recently launched a new care model designed to enhance patient safety and help address the nationwide nurse shortage.
Food bank and senior center team up to feed older adults in Valdez
11/5/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska provided $67,000 to the Valdez Food Bank to help fund meal-delivery services for older adults and provide emergency financial assistance to low-income families.
Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for providing high-quality cardiovascular care
8/21/2024
Providence Alaska Medical Center has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
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
More Choices than Ever for Successful Weight Loss
11/19/2024
The bariatric programs at Providence Little Company of Mary’s San Pedro and Torrance locations offer effective, long-term weight-loss solutions.
Providence honored for California cancer network
11/18/2024
Providence South Division Cancer Institute earns national recognition as a top cancer program
A Better Treatment for Clots
11/19/2024
Using a new minimally invasive procedure, Dr. Rishi Kaushal saved Candy Lugo’s life by quickly removing a blood clot that was preventing her from breathing normally.
Community Center Run by Providence Hospital is Hub of Los Angeles Neighborhood
10/22/2024
Over the last ten years, the center has been committed to providing children and adults with a secure and clean environment to play, learn and connect with neighbors and improve their health.
- Stacy Rogge
Stacy.rogge@providence.org
- Joann Hoven
Joann.hoven@providence.org
Latest press releases from Montana
Providence announces new Southgate Health Center in Missoula
8/14/2024
The Providence Southgate Health Center will house a dedicated urgent care clinic, primary care clinic and Providence Heart Institute general cardiology clinic.
U.S. News & World Report Names Providence St. Patrick Hospital as Best Hospital in Montana for 2024-2025
Cardiac surgeons, cardiologists attend the 32nd Rocky Mountain Valve Symposium July 18-19, 2024
St. Pat's only one of five global sites for groundbreaking APOLLO research trial
- 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
Leadership change at Providence Cancer Institute, #FINISHCANCER goal remains
11/14/2024
R. Bryan Bell, M.D., D.D.S., FACS, FRCS(Ed) has accepted the roles of executive medical director of Providence Cancer Institute and director of the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute.
See stories of hope in annual report to our communities
7/1/2024
In 2023, Providence in Oregon did so much to make sure that essential resources – such as health care, food and shelter – were more readily available to the people of our state.
K-9 team brings smiles and safety to Providence Portland
Walk in the shoes of security officer Patricia Varela and her K-9 partner Nix, and experience their important work to keep everyone safe at Providence Portland Medical Center.
3 things to know about getting care during the ONA strikes
6/17/2024
Here's what to know about getting care at Providence hospitals during the Oregon Nurses Association strike.
- 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)
- Jen York
jen.york@providence.org
Latest press releases from Washington
Providence Swedish North offers free STOP THE BLEED® training
Providence Swedish North is offering free STOP THE BLEED® training at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.
Celebrating a legacy of care: A RNs 49 years at Swedish Edmonds
After nearly five decades of unwavering service, Swedish Edmonds celebrates the retirement and 49 years of service of a cherished member of the health care team: Joanie Morrison.
Miguel's journey to recovery at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center
10/7/2024
A Tri-Cities man was searching for the best place to receive care following a stroke when he discovered Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center in Spokane.
Denise’s story: How a breast health navigator eased her cancer journey
10/3/2024
Denise had a complete mastectomy of the left breast due to her cancer diagnosis. She received care at the Providence Breast Health clinic at Providence Holy Family Hospital.
Latest National Press Releases
Providence names Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., next chief operating officer
11/19/2024
Providence selects Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., MBA, as its new chief operating officer, effective Jan. 2.
Comprehensive Genomic Profiling leads to better patient outcomes, new joint study says
Real-world data from Providence, Illumina and Microsoft Research finds cancer patients with early genomic testing received better precision treatment, underlines urgency to become standard practice
Providence's Health Connect Partners achieves historic milestones in value-based care delivery with $137 million in savings to Medicare
11/12/2024
Health Connect Partners (HCP), Providence's Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization (ACO), generated more than $137 million in savings to CMS in 2023.
Harnessing CAR T-cell therapy: A new study for indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
10/30/2024
New study evaluates a type of CAR T-cell therapy called liso-cel. Researchers will collect data from multiple groups in a study that may give patients hope for long-term remission and quality of life.
New studies test immunotherapy to boost breast cancer treatment and prevent return
10/30/2024
Explore promising clinical trials at Providence Cancer Institute that are investigating immunotherapy for early-stage TNBC and high-risk, HR-positive breast cancer.
Providence and Compassus announce joint venture for home-based care services
10/22/2024
Providence and Compassus have announced an agreement to form a joint venture partnership for home health, hospice, community-based palliative care, and private duty caregiving services.
Leading Health Systems Form New Organization to Transform the Development and Delivery of Health Care Solutions
10/8/2024
Baylor Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, Novant Health and Providence have announced the formation of Longitude Health.
Providence researchers identify factors that may influence MCED test adoption for communities facing health care access barriers
9/4/2024
Year-long study, published in Health Affairs Scholar, prompts need for multi-level intervention to increase adoption rates, combat cancer inequities