Oregon Press Releases
Pilot health care internship opens doors for future caregivers
3/16/2026
Providence Medford partnered with St. Mary’s School to hold a two-week internship designed to give local high school students a look at several health care professions.
A new chapter in heart care: Providence St. Vincent opens first redesigned electrophysiology lab
3/13/2026
See photos of one of three new electrophysiology labs and learn about improved features for patients and caregivers.
Simple seated exercises build heart health from home
3/4/2026
Looking around your workspace, you may be surprised to learn that you sit on an exercise machine every day — your chair.
How cardiac rehabilitation gave one patient a second chance
3/5/2026
Tess Carstens shares how cardiac rehabilitation caregivers helped her achieve her goals and get a second chance at life.
What is Cardiac Amyloidosis and why early diagnosis matters
2/27/2026
Jenna Kay, M.D., cardiologist with Providence Heart Institute, explains the signs, risks, and treatment options for this often-overlooked heart condition.
Declining vaccination rates put U.S. measles-free status at risk
2/27/2026
Justin Jin, M.D., shares guidance with KATU on how vaccination protects one another and supports the health of our community.
Robotic knee surgery upgrade aims to improve recovery and long‑term outcomes
2/27/2026
Dr. Elizabeth Lieberman was one of a select group of 15-20 U.S. surgeons invited to gain early experience with the enhanced software for the Zimmer Biomet ROSA with Optimize robot.
Free Newberg heart screenings give local families peace of mind
2/27/2026
Providence Heart Clinic – Newberg recently hosted screenings for kids ages 12–18.
$75 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight expands the future of heart care
2/27/2026
The Knights’ generosity is establishing new frontiers in cardiac care at Providence Heart Institute and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.
Heart health tips: Reducing risk through small actions
2/26/2026
James Beckerman, M.D., offers helpful tips on KPTV for reducing heart disease risk with easy, consistent actions like short bouts of exercise, proper rest and nutrition.
Menopause, hormones and the heart: What women need to know
2/26/2026
Lori Tam, M.D., talks with KATU about how hormonal changes can affect heart health and what women can do to reduce their risk.
How to turn your new year's goals into lasting habits
2/14/2026
Robin Henderson, Psy.D., offers strategies for aligning goals with personal values and maintaining strong habits in the new year.
Staying safe on the slopes: Expert tips for a fun and injury‑free ski season
2/6/2026
Mike Murray, M.D., talks with KATU about the changes in winter sport-related injuries and offers helpful strategies to prevent breaks and fractures.
Easy indoor exercises: Staying active in the winter
2/6/2026
Breanne Brown, M.D., demonstrated simple exercises on KATU’s “Family Matters” to help viewers incorporate movement into their daily routines.
Community generosity raises $144 million to transform care at Providence
2/6/2026
See how thousands of donors supported the Tomorrow Starts Today campaign to re-imagine care at two of our hospitals, benefiting our caregivers and patients.
Menopause myths debunked: Providence offers classes to support women through change
1/5/2026
Shanta Schriever, RN, speaks with KATU about the benefits of menopause classes for challenging misinformation and preparing women for the changes in their bodies.
New blood pressure guidelines: What they mean for your heart health
1/5/2026
Aaron Schoenkerman, M.D., shares strategies for lowering blood pressure that reflect updated treatment guidelines from the American Heart Association.
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.
Ambient listening tool helps strengthen patient connection
2/26/2026
A new artificial intelligence tool is helping doctors transcribe patient notes during appointments.
‘If you’re one in 1,000 it’s a very big deal.’ Breast cancer affects men, too
2/27/2026
Chris Brinegar is a breast cancer survivor, and hopes his story encourages men to lose the stigma to protect their health. Read his story.
Surgical robot improves care and recovery
11/4/2025
See an inside look at how Providence Portland Medical Center’s da Vinci machine helps surgeons provide safer, faster care to patients.
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.
Providence announces tentative agreements with nurses at all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon
2/21/2025
Providence’s Oregon bargaining teams have reached tentative agreements with nurses at all eight Providence hospitals in 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
Want to work? Providence offers new opportunity to ONA-represented nurses
1/15/2025
Jan. 15, 2025 News Release: Providence ministries are offering an opportunity for ONA-represented acute-care nurses to return to work on Sunday, Jan. 19.