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Latest press releases from Alaska
Providence, community partners open permanent supportive housing, recuperative care facility
7/22/2024
Providence Alaska and community partners are set to open Q’et’en Qenq’a - Providence House, a supportive housing and recuperative care facility for people ages 55 and older experiencing homelessness.
Food bank and senior center team up to feed Valdez elders
7/17/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska provided $67,000 to the Valdez Food Bank to fund meals for seniors and provide emergency financial assistance to low-income families.
Home is where the healing starts
7/17/2024
The Guest House, purchased in part with $500,000 in community investment funding from Providence Alaska, can accommodate up to 126 individuals experiencing homelessness.
Study of new heart-attack medication to begin in Anchorage
2/21/2024
Anchorage Fire Department, Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Cardiovascular Research Foundation to collaborate on study of a new medication for treating patients experiencing a heart attack.
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Northern California
Southern California
Latest press releases from California
Providence agrees to invest $12.3 million to support women's health, behavioral health and community benefit services
6/26/2024
On June 26, the Healthy Petaluma District Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Asset Purchase Agreement between Healthy Petaluma District and Providence, the owner and operator of Petaluma
State-of-the-art A-fib treatment debuts at Providence Saint John’s Health Center
3/21/2024
Four patients are among first in the nation to undergo groundbreaking pulsed field ablation procedure.
Providence Saint John’s Health Center recognized as one of World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
Providence Saint John’s Health Center is honored to announce our recognition as a world-class hospital for the third year in a row.
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Recognized as One of World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
Sixth consecutive year for Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.
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Latest press releases from Montana
Providence St. Patrick Hospital offers advanced life-support for patients in critical care
2/28/2024
Newsweek names Providence St. Patrick Hospital Best-In-State Hospital 2024
Newsweek names Providence St. Patrick Hospital Best-In-State Hospital 2024
Providence selects new Chief Executive for Montana Service Area
Providence selects new Chief Executive for Montana Service Area
Providence St. Patrick Hospital achieves 8th Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
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Latest press releases from Oregon
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.
Providence Oregon Hospice fulfills a patient’s dying wish
10/9/2023
It took a total team effort to make a hospice patient’s dream come true of touching a horse before she died.
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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
Providence Everett first in Snohomish County offering pulsed field ablation
Pulsed field ablation -- a new treatment for atrial fibrillation --is now available at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (PRMCE). First hospital in Snohomish County to offer this treatment.
Providence Community Cancer Screening Event
Providence Community Cancer Screening Event
Moxi collaborative robot has arrived
3/14/2024
Don’t be surprised if you see a robot roaming the halls of Providence Centralia Hospital.
Children’s Center Offers Free Group Classes in Snohomish County
The Providence Children's Center is a place where kids and families can learn about health and wellness in a fun and interactive way.
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Latest National Press Releases

Update: Providence response to CrowdStrike outage
7/24/2024
Providence has made considerable progress in restoring services since last Friday
Providence response to CrowdStrike outage
7/19/2024
Our IT teams have been working overnight to respond to the issue and have restored key functionality in the Epic electronic health record.
Erik Wexler to serve as the next president and CEO for Providence
The Providence St. Joseph Health Board of Directors announced that Providence Chief Operating Officer Erik Wexler has been named the health system’s next president and chief executive officer.
Furthering the Mission: Providence extends spiritual health services to caregivers and families through virtual offerings
7/11/2024
Supporting people in times of need, remote capabilities have enabled Providence chaplains to care for over 1,000 people since 2022.
Providence launches groundbreaking study to elevate real-world use of multi-cancer early detection
6/25/2024
Over the next three years, this study seeks to identify the patterns of access and use of cancer services among high-risk patients to understand how to guide them toward quality care.
Providence provides $2.1B in community benefit, including high-impact investments, in 2023
6/18/2024
Investments focus on addressing social determinants of health and ensuring continued access to vital care for those in need
Providence caregivers can build connection and awareness of community health needs through service
6/13/2024
Network members focus on helping caregivers address community health needs through service, advocacy, and giving.
Catholic Health Association of the United States names Orest Holubec chair-elect; Anna Newsom also joining board
6/12/2024
CHA has named Providence Chief Communication Officer Orest Holubec as vice chairperson/chairperson-elect of the CHA Board of Trustees, while Chief Legal Officer Anna Newsom was elected to the Board.
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