Providence Press Room
Welcome to the Providence Press Room. Here, you can find information about Providence, media contacts, press releases and statements, and other information about the family of organizations.
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If you are a member of the news media, please reach out with media requests here.
- 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
Food bank and senior center team up to feed older adults in Valdez
8/23/2024
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.
The Walk to Remember, honoring those who have experienced pregnancy, infant and child loss, is Aug. 10
8/8/2024
The Walk to Remember, honoring pregnancy, infant and child loss, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Providence Alaska Medical Center.
Happy with horses: Therapeutic riding program helps Kodiak children thrive
8/1/2024
Providence's $10,000 gift to Kodiak’s Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Therapy Program will help the program serve more children in need on Kodiak Island.
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
This tragic case did not meet our high standards
10/2/2024
CA Attorney General Lawsuit
Queen of the Valley Medical Center recognized by U.S. News & World Report and the American Heart Association
8/4/2024
QVMC recognized for providing award-winning care.
World’s first spine surgery performed at Providence St. Joseph Hospital using eCential Robotics’ open spine robot
8/1/2024
World's first spine surgery performed at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange.
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
- Stacy Rogge
Stacy.rogge@providence.org
- Joann Hoven
Joann.hoven@providence.org
Latest press releases from Montana
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
Cardiac surgeons, cardiologists attend the 32nd Rocky Mountain Valve Symposium July 18-19, 2024
St. Pat's only one of five global sites for groundbreaking APOLLO research trial
- 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
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.
- 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
- Mafara Hobson
Mafara.Hobson@Swedish.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
Miguel's journey to recovery at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center
10/7/2024
A Tri-Cities man was searching for the best place to receive care following a stroke when he discovered Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center in Spokane.
Denise’s story: How a breast health navigator eased her cancer journey
10/3/2024
Denise had a complete mastectomy of the left breast due to her cancer diagnosis. She received care at the Providence Breast Health clinic at Providence Holy Family Hospital.
Providence Swedish earns national recognitions from American Heart Association
8/29/2024
The awards highlight Providence Swedish's consistency in following the American Heart Association's guidelines for care, treatment and improved outcomes in stroke and diabetes.
Providence Mission in action: Caregivers help 1,600 students at back-to-school fair
8/22/2024
Providence Swedish North Puget Sound is working to reduce widespread educational disparities among Snohomish County residents.
Latest National Press Releases
Leading Health Systems Form New Organization to Transform the Development and Delivery of Health Care Solutions
10/8/2024
Baylor Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, Novant Health and Providence have announced the formation of Longitude Health.
Providence researchers identify factors that may influence MCED test adoption for communities facing health care access barriers
9/4/2024
Year-long study, published in Health Affairs Scholar, prompts need for multi-level intervention to increase adoption rates, combat cancer inequities
New data: Average primary care physician faces meeting 57 different quality measures each year
8/23/2024
A study released today indicates that burden of quality measures may be counterproductive in patient care, suggests possible need for intervention
New Data: MedPearl clinical decision platform improves specialty referrals, boosts productivity, and reduces clinician time spent in the EMR
8/21/2024
Data published in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst reported that MedPearl, a Providence-developed platform, improves primary care clinician productivity, decreases time waste.
Providence reports Q2 2024 results
8/21/2024
Providence announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, which showed continued improvement in operating performance.
Can these new studies offer hope for people with lung and head and neck cancers?
8/27/2024
A new medication may help people with KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. Read about the study and a trial evaluating an immunotherapy for treating head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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.