Providence Press Room
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- 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

Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Ranked High Performing for Maternity Care for Third Consecutive Year
1/22/2025
U.S. News & World Report today recognized Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance for the third straight year for high performance in maternity care.

New Options for Prostate Problems
12/4/2024
Urologist Faisal Ahmed, M.D., talks about Aquablation and other newer, gentler treatments for men with enlarged prostates.

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
- Stacy Rogge
Stacy.rogge@providence.org
- Joann Hoven
Joann.hoven@providence.org
Latest press releases from Montana

2025 Heart Expo Feb. 22
2/4/2025
Come to the FREE, annual Heart Expo at Providence St. Patrick Hospital on Feb. 22

Providence St. Patrick Hospital receives two Press Ganey Human Experience Awards!
1/7/2025

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
12/9/2024

Dr. Laura Shelton named Chief Medical Officer for Providence Montana Medical Group
- 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

Providence Medical Group Announces Tentative Agreement with Hospitalists, Palliative Care Physicians at Providence St. Vincent
2/5/2025
Feb. 5, 2025 News Release: Providence Medical Group Announces Tentative Agreement with Hospitalists, Palliative Care Physicians at Providence St. Vincent

Tentative agreements ratified at Providence Women's Clinic
2/4/2025
Feb. 4, 2025 News Release: Tentative agreements ratified at Providence Women's Clinic

Providence announces tentative agreements with Oregon Nurses Association at all eight hospitals
2/4/2025
Feb. 4, 2025 News Release: Providence announces tentative agreements with Oregon Nurses Association at all eight hospitals

Joint statement on mediation between Providence and Oregon Nurses Association
1/29/2025
Jan. 29, 2025 News Release: Joint statement on mediation between Providence and Oregon Nurses Association
- 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
- Ed Boyle
Edward.Boyle@Providence.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

Celebrating our 2024 Values In Action (VIA) Honorees
Providence honors and recognizes caregivers with the Values In Action (VIA) awards. Caregivers nominated for this award set the highest standard for all caregivers by modeling our Mission and values.

Signs Your Partner's New Year's Promises Are Just Empty Words
Discover the signs of healthy & toxic relationships and get help towards a better future with support from Providence's Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse (PICAA).

Celebrating National Women Physicians Day
2/3/2025
National Women Physicians Day is a reminder of the pioneering spirit and resilience of the women in medicine throughout history who’ve laid the foundation for future generations of female physicians.

‘Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve’: Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Honor Dr. King's legacy of civil rights, equality & non-violence this MLK Day, Jan. 20, with a National Day of Service. Join community events, volunteer & learn how you can make a difference.
Latest National Press Releases

Providence announces new leadership team to enhance care delivery and strategic focus
1/23/2025
Providence has announced a streamlined executive leadership structure to better support its hospitals, advance strategic priorities and realize the vision of Health for a Better World.

Leading US health systems launch the Truveta Genome Project, creating the world’s largest and most diverse database to discover the science
1/13/2025
The Truveta Genome Project will enable scientists to transform how diseases are prevented, diagnosed and cured.

Providence Ventures spins out, forms Allumia Ventures
1/7/2025
Health care venture capital firm Allumia Ventures has spun off from Providence to become an independent venture capital firm following a first close of its third fund.
Providence to transition ownership of skilled nursing and assisted living care centers
12/18/2024
Providence announced plans to sell 10 skilled nursing and assisted living care ministries. The sale will ensure continued access to these vital services in its communities.

A year to remember: Advancements, recognition and transitions
1/2/2025
Catch the 2024 highlights from Providence Cancer Institute in this year-end recap focused on research advancements, caregiver recognition and community engagement.

CAR T cell-therapy, hope and healing: Dean’s story
12/20/2024
Discover how Dean Lookingbill’s battle with lymphoma led him to CAR T-cell therapy at Providence Cancer Institute.

Providence reports Q3 2024 results
11/26/2024
Providence announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The not-for-profit health system continued to improve performance while serving more people in need.

Two clinical trials for solid tumor cancers take different approaches to stop growth
11/22/2024
Two global studies open at Providence Cancer Institute will evaluate combinations of medications to help stop or slow the growth of cancer in solid tumors.