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Welcome new surgeons at Centralia General Surgery
12/9/2025
Providence Medical Group Southwest Washington Centralia General Surgery is thrilled about the addition of Dr. Samuel Paros and Dr. Jonathan Gifford, as well as the return of Dr. Rachel Arnold.
Construction To Begin on Pediatric Catheterization Lab
12/5/2025
Construction will begin in December on a dedicated pediatric catheterization lab at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital — an achievement made possible by the generosity of donors to the Follow
Year-end giving filled with benefits
12/4/2025
Give yourself and the Providence Foundation a boost.
Providence Hidden Statues Begin Their Next Chapter
12/5/2025
Three religious statues, long forgotten, were hidden within the hospital’s engineering shop walls. Now, these sacred artifacts are being restored and prepared for a new chapter in their journey.
Providence Unveils Bold New Patient Menus
11/20/2025
Patients at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center will enjoy menus that feel more like dining out than eating in a hospital—because healing starts with comfort.
Farming with a Funny Bone: Yates Colby’s Path to Recovery
11/20/2025
Yates Colby tore three of her four rotator cuff tendons while working on electrical equipment at Grand Coulee Dam. She underwent surgery in at Providence Holy Family Hospital.
Online Scheduling Now Available at Providence Pediatric Clinics
11/4/2025
Providence has launched online scheduling for all pediatric primary care clinics in the Spokane area.
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.
Providence NICU Nurses Treat Babies to Handmade Halloween Costumes
10/29/2025
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, every day is a delicate balance of care and hope.
Providence Swedish: A glimpse back at the expansion of palliative care
11/4/2025
A glimpse back at the expansion of palliative care