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Latest press releases from Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center awarded federal grant to bolster special pathogen preparedness
3/26/2026
Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) received a $430,000 national grant recognizing its critical role in preparing for and responding to infectious diseases.
Understanding the link between stress and heart health
2/12/2026
Long-term stress can have a negative impact on our health, including increasing our risk for conditions like heart disease and stroke.
Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for high-quality cancer care
2/6/2026
Providence Alaska Medical Center has earned a three‑year accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation Program.
Providence Alaska Medical Center named Alaska’s top hospital for maternity care
1/28/2026
For the second consecutive year, Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for providing Alaskans with high-quality maternity care.
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Northern California
Southern California
Latest press releases from California
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: A Q&A with thoracic surgeon Nguyen Minh Le, M.D. 
11/11/2025
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women and is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Contract Termination: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Offers Innovative COPD and Emphysema Treatment
10/21/2025
Holy Cross is the first Providence hospital in the San Fernando Valley to offer bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, a minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe COPD and emphysema.
Providence’s Disney Family Cancer Center goes pink for breast cancer awareness month
9/30/2025
The Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank will be illuminated in pink throughout October to raise awareness about breast cancer and emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment.
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Latest press releases from Montana
Providence and University of Montana partner in transformative research initiative to advance rural health care
11/17/2025
Providence St. Patrick Hospital: Culture of top-quality care leads to high marks from patients and CMS
11/17/2025
Dr. Dan Spoon selected as Chief Medical Officer for Providence Montana
Providence St. Patrick Hospital named #1 in Montana, again!
8/14/2025
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Latest press releases from Oregon
New short-stay unit is designed by caregivers for patients
3/24/2026
A nurse-designed space expands access to care and helps patients move smoothly through their hospital stay.
Providence explores strategic options, sale of Providence Health Plan
3/19/2026
Providence today announced it is actively exploring strategic options for Providence Health Plan (PHP) – including the sale of the plan.
Free seminar helps people explore weight management options
3/24/2026
Our center for weight management recently hosted a free seminar focused on helping participants better understand evidence-based weight management approaches.
Pilot health care internship opens doors for future caregivers
3/16/2026
Providence Medford partnered with St. Mary’s School to hold a two-week internship designed to give local high school students a look at several health care professions.
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Latest press releases from Texas/New Mexico
Covenant Health Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
5/28/2025
Two Covenant Health ministries earn Project Greenhealth awards for environmental stewardship.
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.
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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
GLP-1 medications: What they are and what to expect
GLP‑1 medications mimic a natural hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, appetite and digestion. Learn what they are, how they work and who they’re for.
Confirmed measles exposure at Swedish Mill Creek Emergency Department in Snohomish County
1/15/2026
Confirmed measles exposure at Swedish Mill Creek Emergency Department in Snohomish County
Proudly Providence Swedish
Explore inspiring caregiver stories from Providence Swedish in Snohomish County—where compassionate professionals deliver world-class care and find purpose in the best place to give and receive care.
Dr. Mila Sprouse named 2025 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World for innovation and thought leadership 
Dr. Mila Sprouse honored as 2025 Most Influential Filipina Woman for leadership, innovation, and advocacy in healthcare.
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Latest National Press Releases

Providence reports year-end 2025 results
3/26/2026
Providence, a not-for-profit health system serving the Western U.S., has announced results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Providence publishes environmental strategies for information services teams
3/20/2026
Providence has released a toolkit to guide other organizations in using technology to support environmental stewardship efforts.
Providence explores strategic options, sale of Providence Health Plan
3/19/2026
Providence today announced it is actively exploring strategic options for Providence Health Plan (PHP) – including the sale of the plan.
Providence CFO Greg Hoffman announces retirement
3/6/2026
Chief Financial Officer Greg Hoffman has announced plans to retire in June. His decision comes at a moment of strengthening performance and growing financial stability across Providence.
Providence receives Pfizer-funded Conquer Cancer grant to use revolutionary AI tool to predict cancer mutations
3/24/2026
Pfizer Global Medical Grants has awarded $250,000 for Providence to use Prov-GigaPath to predict cancer mutations among Oregon patients
Heart-health goals: Start small and keep progressing
2/10/2026
Daniel Spoon, M.D., Providence cardiologist and physician leader, encourages working toward 30 minutes of exercise most days, along with a diet of lean protein and healthy fats.
Providence receives esteemed high reliability award from Press Ganey
2/4/2026
Providence has received the HX26 High Reliability Organization Foundation Award from Press Ganey for its strong safety culture and commitment to top-quality patient care.
Providence works to inspire climate hope, action among caregivers
1/15/2026
As optimism lags across the health care industry, Providence offers education and involvement opportunities for its workforce
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