Health education and community events

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Sept. 21

At the Susan G. Komen Portland Race for the Cure, you can run, walk, row or — for the third year in a row — sleep late to raise money for breast cancer awareness, early detection and research.

Join Team Providence, Komen’s largest West Coast team for years, and enjoy the fanfare of the race, the survivor tributes, health expo giveaways and waterfront entertainment. Those who sleep in to support the team will rest easier knowing they’ve done their part in the fight against breast cancer.

Other events

Jackson's Ride the Gorge
Benefit for the NW Sarcoma Foundation
Saturday, July 12
Marina Green, Hood River

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"Breast Cancer Recovery Through Wellness and Exercise"
Wednesday, Aug. 6
10:30 a.m. – noon
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Ruth J. Spear Breast Center conference room

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We took KATU-AM Northwest cameras behind the scenes of the new Providence Cancer Center on the eve of our grand opening.

Matthias Molnar’s mother flew in from Germany to see with her own eyes that her son was getting world-class care — right here in Oregon. Read more

“From that point on, my mom never had a doubt. She knew I was in good hands.”

Darcy Davidson and her husband uprooted their lives in Mexico so that she could be treated at Providence Cancer Center. Read more

“I know what I have is bad, and the treatment is bad. But I want to make it through this.”

Surviving breast cancer meant not only curing the cancer, but also healing spiritually and emotionally. Read more

“Throughout this experience, I've been learning to take care of myself. Each new day presents so many possibilities.”

John Goodwin didn't miss a beat when it came to treating his cancer. Neither did his doctors. Read more

“Do what you need to do to get on with your life - keep living.”

We foster relationships between patients and their doctors in a supportive environment for families. Read more

“I felt like my doctor could see me as a real person. He listened. He cared about my feelings.”

Nurses offer patients what they need most: support and reassurance during their treatment. Read more

“I needed to know, absolutely, that everyone and everything I needed to fight this was right there with me.”

Families have the highest expectations when it comes to the care their loved ones receive. We work hard to earn their trust. Read more

“I knew it had to pass the 'mom test.' Would I want my mom to be cared for here?”

Everything in a patient's room has to be just right. Even down to the perfect chair. Read more

“I have so much personal drive to do the right thing, because I've been through it.”