Visitation restrictions because of flu are now lifted.
Providence has lifted the visitation restrictions implemented last fall because of H1N1. The regular visitation policy is now back in place, and there are no restrictions on age or number of visitors, except in our critical care units. Thank you for your understanding during the time of restricted visitation.
Providence provided nearly $166 million in community benefits in 2008, including $77 million in free or reduced-cost care to our patients in need.
Providence Health & Services is committed to providing exceptional health care for our patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Our recently expanded financial assistance program provides significant help to patients who have difficulty paying their medical bills.
Caring for the communities we serve lies at the heart of who we are. Learn about our Providence Cares campaign and see how Providence is much more than just health care.
News & Information from Providence
After 25 years with Providence, Russ Danielson, chief executive in Oregon, Russ Danielson, will be retiring at the end of the year. Read more in this announcement from Providence.
Welcome PEBB members!
Oregon state employees medical and pharmacy benefits are now administered by Providence Health Plan. Visit your member home page. Your dedicated customer service team is ready to assist you, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 800-423-9470.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s "100 Top" Cardiac Hospitals
For the third time, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center has been named one of the nation's top 100 hospitals in cardiovascular care by the business research firm Thomson Reuters. Click here for the details.
Providence and Willamette Falls affiliation approved
The affiliation of Providence Health & Services with Willamette Falls Hospital has been approved by Oregon's attorney general. The two health care organizations will officially join together Oct. 1, 2009. Click here for the details.
Important vaccine information from Providence
Providence has discovered issues regarding the storage of some vaccines at 11 of our medical clinics. Click here for more information.
Providence opens heart clinic in Longview
Longview and Kelso residents no longer need to travel to Portland for the best in heart care, because a new Providence Heart and Vascular Institute clinic has opened in Longview in the Pacific Surgical Building at 625 9th Ave., Suite 120.
For more information or an appointment, please call 360-425-2454 or go to www.providence.org/heart.
Providence employees in the Portland Service Area receive free Tri-Met passes. We follow an employee who bikes to a transit station every morning, gets on MAX, then rides to work. Watch video
Our Happy Valley clinic is the latest family medicine clinic to join Providence Medical Group. The Providence Medical Group-Wilsonville clinic and our Vancouver location, Providence Medical Group–Mill Plain, opened earlier this year. Our Bridgeport clinic, which opened late last year, recently added immediate care and other services. All four clinics are accepting new patients.
