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Latest press releases from Alaska
Home is where the healing starts
6/24/2024
The Guest House, purchased in part with $500,000 in community investment funding from Providence Alaska, can accommodate up to 126 individuals experiencing homelessness.
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.
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Northern California
Southern California
Latest press releases from California
Providence agrees to invest $12.3 million to support women's health, behavioral health and community benefit services
6/26/2024
On June 26, the Healthy Petaluma District Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement between Healthy Petaluma District and Providence, the owner and operator of Petaluma
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.
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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
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.
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.
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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
Providence Community Cancer Screening Event
Providence Community Cancer Screening Event
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.
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Latest National Press Releases

Providence launches groundbreaking study to elevate real-world use of multi-cancer early detection
6/25/2024
Over the next three years, this study seeks to identify the patterns of access and use of cancer services among high-risk patients to understand how to guide them toward quality care.
Providence provides $2.1B in community benefit, including high-impact investments, in 2023
6/18/2024
Investments focus on addressing social determinants of health and ensuring continued access to vital care for those in need
Providence caregivers can build connection and awareness of community health needs through service
6/13/2024
Network members focus on helping caregivers address community health needs through service, advocacy, and giving.
Catholic Health Association of the United States names Orest Holubec chair-elect; Anna Newsom also joining board
6/12/2024
CHA has named Providence Chief Communication Officer Orest Holubec as vice chairperson/chairperson-elect of the CHA Board of Trustees, while Chief Legal Officer Anna Newsom was elected to the Board.
With the potential to transform cancer diagnostics, Providence contributes to innovative AI-powered digital pathology model
6/3/2024
A joint study between Providence, Microsoft and the University of Washington detailing work to create a novel AI-powered pathology model has been published in Nature.
Providence researchers conducted over 2400 studies in 2023, according to new report
5/20/2024
The 2023 Providence Research Network annual report, released on Clinical Trials Day 2024, highlights the breadth and impact of research at Providence.
Providence reports Q1 2024 results
5/17/2024
With a continued focus on strategies for recovery and renewal, Providence reported a positive first quarter.
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.
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