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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.
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Northern California
Southern California
Latest press releases from California
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
A Better Treatment for Clots
11/19/2024
Using a new minimally invasive procedure, Dr. Rishi Kaushal saved Candy Lugo’s life by quickly removing a blood clot that was preventing her from breathing normally.
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Latest press releases from Montana
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
12/9/2024
Providence Medical Group welcomes new chief medical officer
Providence announces new Southgate Health Center in Missoula
8/14/2024
The Providence Southgate Health Center will house a dedicated urgent care clinic, primary care clinic and Providence Heart Institute general cardiology clinic.
U.S. News & World Report Names Providence St. Patrick Hospital as Best Hospital in Montana for 2024-2025
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Latest press releases from Oregon
Leadership change at Providence Cancer Institute, #FINISHCANCER goal remains
11/14/2024
R. Bryan Bell, M.D., D.D.S., FACS, FRCS(Ed) has accepted the roles of executive medical director of Providence Cancer Institute and director of the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute.
See stories of hope in annual report to our communities
7/1/2024
In 2023, Providence in Oregon did so much to make sure that essential resources – such as health care, food and shelter – were more readily available to the people of our state.
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.
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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
Dr. Mila Sprouse joins Providence Swedish North Puget Sound as Chief Nursing Officer
In her new role as CNO, Dr. Mila Sprouse will lead nursing at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Swedish Edmonds, Swedish Mill Creek and nearly 3,000 nurses across the service area.
Providence Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse earns Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing
Providence's Intervention Center for Assault and Abuse in Everett, WA, earns Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing by the IAFN for supporting abuse victims with care and dignity.
Providence Swedish North offers free STOP THE BLEED® training
Providence Swedish North is offering free STOP THE BLEED® training at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.
Celebrating a legacy of care: A RNs 49 years at Swedish Edmonds
After nearly five decades of unwavering service, Swedish Edmonds celebrates the retirement and 49 years of service of a cherished member of the health care team: Joanie Morrison.
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Latest National Press Releases

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.
Providence names Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., next chief operating officer
11/19/2024
Providence selects Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., MBA, as its new chief operating officer, effective Jan. 2.
Comprehensive Genomic Profiling leads to better patient outcomes, new joint study says  
Real-world data from Providence, Illumina and Microsoft Research finds cancer patients with early genomic testing received better precision treatment, underlines urgency to become standard practice
Providence's Health Connect Partners achieves historic milestones in value-based care delivery with $137 million in savings to Medicare
11/12/2024
Health Connect Partners (HCP), Providence's Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization (ACO), generated more than $137 million in savings to CMS in 2023.
Harnessing CAR T-cell therapy: A new study for indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
10/30/2024
New study evaluates a type of CAR T-cell therapy called liso-cel. Researchers will collect data from multiple groups in a study that may give patients hope for long-term remission and quality of life.
New studies test immunotherapy to boost breast cancer treatment and prevent return
10/30/2024
Explore promising clinical trials at Providence Cancer Institute that are investigating immunotherapy for early-stage TNBC and high-risk, HR-positive breast cancer.
Providence and Compassus announce joint venture for home-based care services
10/22/2024
Providence and Compassus have announced an agreement to form a joint venture partnership for home health, hospice, community-based palliative care, and private duty caregiving services.
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