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
Connections to Care helps fill gaps in community services
11/21/2025
Connections to Care in Valdez, Alaska, provides Catherine not only physical help with chores and errands, but also companionship and laughter to enhance her day-to-day living.
Providence Alaska care centers recognized for efforts to help patients control blood pressure
10/16/2025
Providence Family Medicine Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure control rates.
Connections to Culture: Program enhances lives of Alaska Native Elders
10/15/2025
Last year, Providence Alaska provided a $30,000 community investment grant to the Alaska Native Heritage Center to help enhance the lives of Alaska Native Elders.
Providence Alaska Medical Center earns Bariatric Center of Excellence reaccreditation
9/25/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has received reaccreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
Northern California
- Shannon Garcia
Shannon.garcia@providence.org
860-709-5143
Southern California
- San Fernando Valley Service Area
Michelle Hokr, Michelle.Hokr@providence.org - Coastal Service Area
Shannon Novotne, Shannon.Novotne@providence.org - Orange County Service Area
Connie Martin, Constance.Martin@providence.org
Latest press releases from California
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: A Q&A with thoracic surgeon Nguyen Minh Le, M.D.
11/11/2025
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women and is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Contract Termination: UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Offers Innovative COPD and Emphysema Treatment
10/21/2025
Holy Cross is the first Providence hospital in the San Fernando Valley to offer bronchoscopic lung volume reduction, a minimally invasive treatment for patients with severe COPD and emphysema.
Providence’s Disney Family Cancer Center goes pink for breast cancer awareness month
9/30/2025
The Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank will be illuminated in pink throughout October to raise awareness about breast cancer and emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment.
- Stacy Rogge
Stacy.rogge@providence.org
- Joann Hoven
Joann.hoven@providence.org
Latest press releases from Montana
Providence and University of Montana partner in transformative research initiative to advance rural health care
11/17/2025
Providence St. Patrick Hospital: Culture of top-quality care leads to high marks from patients and CMS
11/17/2025
Dr. Dan Spoon selected as Chief Medical Officer for Providence Montana
Providence St. Patrick Hospital named #1 in Montana, again!
8/14/2025
- 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 and Aetna re-establish network agreement in Oregon
12/4/2025
NEWS RELEASE: Providence Oregon and Aetna, a CVS Health company, have reached a multi-year agreement that brings Providence hospitals, clinics, and physicians across Oregon back in-network.
Update from Jennifer Burrows
11/18/2025
Jennifer Burrows, chief executive, Providence Oregon on position reductions that reflect our need to stay focused on financial stability and workforce challenges.
Providence to close PICU at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
9/16/2025
After thorough evaluation and with deep consideration, we have made the hard decision to close the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center the first week of Novem
A message from Jennifer Burrows, chief executive, Providence Oregon
8/7/2025
Update from Oregon Chief Executive Jennifer Burrows: Learn about the most recent financial sustainability measures for Oregon.
- Meredith Cunningham
Meredith.cunningham@providence.org
Latest press releases from Texas/New Mexico
Covenant Health Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
5/28/2025
Two Covenant Health ministries earn Project Greenhealth awards for environmental stewardship.
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.
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
Proudly Providence Swedish
Explore inspiring caregiver stories from Providence Swedish in Snohomish County—where compassionate professionals deliver world-class care and find purpose in the best place to give and receive care.
Dr. Mila Sprouse named 2025 Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World for innovation and thought leadership
Dr. Mila Sprouse honored as 2025 Most Influential Filipina Woman for leadership, innovation, and advocacy in healthcare.
Compassion in action: Table of the King celebration
9/24/2025
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett caregivers came together and provided a special "Soup and/or Bread” dish to commemorate Table of the King and a commitment to the Mission.
Dr. Sanjiv Tewari joins Providence Swedish North Puget Sound as chief medical officer
Dr. Sanjiv Tewari joins Providence Swedish North Puget Sound as Chief Medical Officer, leading over 1,500 physicians and clinicians in Snohomish County.
Latest National Press Releases
Providence reports positive Q3 2025 results
11/12/2025
The not-for-profit health system’s third-quarter performance marks the continuation of a financial turnaround, delivering a positive operating margin after years of external headwinds.
Providence and University of Montana partner in transformative research initiative to advance rural health care
11/17/2025
Providence and the University of Montana are launching RESOLVE, a pioneering rural health collaborative to improve access and outcomes in rural and indigenous health care.
Replicating clinical trial results through AI: Providence and Microsoft see possibilities through revolutionary new tool
11/7/2025
Providence and Microsoft Research have developed an AI framework that could revolutionize clinical trials and bring new treatments into play quicker than before.
New studies reveal environmental toll of commonly used inhalers
10/29/2025
Over a 10-year period, research shows inhalers produced nearly 25 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions.
Praia Health, Providence and Labcorp collaborate to transform patient engagement and lab order adherence
10/20/2025
New case study shows how a streamlined digital experience improved lab order adherence, reduced no-shows and enhanced operational efficiency at Providence.
Humana and Providence launch innovative data exchange collaboration to advance value-based care
10/20/2025
Initiative Delivers Scalable Interoperability, Reduces Administrative Burden for Providers and Patients
Providence-affiliated ISB researcher wins Nobel Prize for groundbreaking immune system discovery
10/8/2025
Mary E. Brunkow, PhD, a researcher at the Providence-affiliated Institute for Systems Biology, and two colleagues have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Providence and Compassus finalize second phase of joint venture for home-based care services in California
10/1/2025
Providence and Compassus announced today they have finalized the second phase of a joint venture for home health, hospice, community-based palliative care and personal home care services in California