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Cushing syndrome: Symptoms and treatment
11/17/2025
Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment options for Cushing syndrome. Get insights on effective management strategies with Providence.
Feeling colder as you get older? Here are some reasons why.
11/14/2025
If you’re wondering why you’re always so cold, Providence has you covered with some of the medical and physiological reasons why people get cold.
Eating out with diabetes: Diabetic-friendly restaurants
9/3/2025
When you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, fast-food and other restaurants can be a challenge, so we give you some options.
Low heart rate: Causes and when to seek care
10/23/2025
Low heart rate, or bradycardia, may be a health concern for some people; get expert guidance on when you might need medical attention from Providence.
COPD symptoms and management guide
9/12/2025
Learn how to recognize, manage and live well with COPD, including symptoms, treatments and tips from a pulmonology expert at Providence.
Lung cancer in non-smokers: Symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips
10/23/2025
Non-smokers can get lung cancer too. Know the top symptoms, risks and how to lower your chances. Learn more and protect your lungs.
Sharp stomach pain: Causes and when to see a doctor
9/30/2025
If you’re experiencing sharp stomach pain, learn what can cause it, warning signs to watch for and when to seek emergency care.
Birth plans: What you can and can’t control
9/12/2025
Birth plans are an important way to capture your preferences as you approach your baby’s due date, just remember to leave room for flexibility.
Heart skipping beats: Causes, when to worry and what to do
7/25/2025
Does it sometimes feel like your heart is skipping a beat? Learn when you should be concerned, and how your doctor can help you.
2025 SITC Meeting: Three Providence researchers honored at 40th anniversary
11/4/2025
Providence Cancer Institute researchers share important cancer research at SITC annual meeting and receive recognition for their contributions to science.
Vaccines and wellness checks for kids: Your year-round guide
10/26/2025
Keep kids healthy year-round with wellness checks and vaccines. Learn what to expect and when to schedule. Book a visit with a Providence provider.
Middle stomach pain: Possible causes and when to seek care
9/30/2025
If you’re experiencing pain in the middle of your stomach, learn about common causes, serious conditions to watch for and when to seek medical care.
Expired medication: To take or not to take?
10/22/2025
Is it really so bad to take over-the-counter medications that expired a few months ago? Find out from our Providence expert.
What causes crepey skin? Prevention and treatment
9/8/2025
Learn what causes crepey skin on arms, legs and face, plus proven prevention tips and treatments from Providence dermatology experts.
What your doctor wishes you knew about the flu
10/17/2025
Think you know all there is to know about the flu? Hear from Providence experts about common myths and why you should get a flu vaccine.
Kidney disease: Warning signs and symptoms
8/11/2025
Learn how to spot the warning signs of kidney disease. Let Providence show you how to identify the earliest symptoms of kidney problems.
9 things you may not know about menopause
8/15/2025
You probably know the common symptoms linked to menopause, but a Providence OB-GYN shines the light on nine lesser-known facts that may not be on your radar.
5 foods that can help keep your cervix healthy
10/10/2025
The vitamins and nutrients in foods can help your body fight many diseases. Learn what foods you should — and shouldn’t — eat to avoid cervical cancer.
Why young adults need a primary care doctor
9/9/2025
When you’re young, having a primary care doctor may not seem necessary. But they’re key to preventive care — and key to keeping you healthy as you age.
Breast cancer prevention: Separating facts from myths
10/6/2025
Learn evidence-based breast cancer prevention strategies, find out the truth about common myths and discover lifestyle changes that reduce your risk.
Managing blood pressure: Non-medication and OTC options
10/3/2025
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are lots of ways you can lower your blood pressure without prescription medications.
Right-side stomach pain: Causes and when to see a doctor
9/29/2025
If you’re experiencing pain on the right side of your stomach, learn about common causes, serious conditions to watch for and when to seek medical care.
How Providence supports employees with disabilities
10/30/2025
For Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we talk about how important it is to support our employees with developmental disabilities.
Enjoy a safe and allergy-friendly Halloween
10/30/2025
Do your kids have food allergies? Are you worried about them eating too much sugar? Learn how you can make Halloween safe and fun.
Transforming outcomes in AML and breast cancer: Three open trials at Providence
10/30/2025
New studies at Providence Cancer Institute offer hope to patients with limited treatment options.
Lobular Breast Cancer: Exploring Current Knowledge and Advancing Understanding of This Understudied Disease.
10/24/2025
Providence medical breast oncologist to give a special presentation on Lobular Breast Cancer and the latest data on the development of a lobular prevention vaccine.
Oregon cancer leaders unite to discuss research and policy
10/17/2025
Providence Cancer Institute leader joined experts in cancer research, policy and advocacy to discuss current challenges and the future of research.
Left-side stomach pain: When it’s time to see a doctor
9/29/2025
Learn what causes left-side stomach pain, symptoms to watch for and when to seek care. Understand serious vs. common issues.
Behind the science: Celebrating our cancer research administrator
10/14/2025
Get a behind the scenes peek into the work of a cancer research administrator as she reflects on her time at Providence Cancer Institute.
Get ready for the Medicare Annual Enrollment period
9/26/2025
Because of changes to Medicare plans, it’s important that you meet with a licensed insurance agent before enrolling. Learn how you can do this for free.