Latest News and Information From Washington
Year-end giving filled with benefits
12/4/2025
Give yourself and the Providence Foundation a boost.
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
CPR Saves Lives: Spokane Comedy Club Incident Shows Power of Bystander Action
9/23/2025
During a recent comedy show at the Spokane Comedy Club, a man collapsed—turning a night of laughter into a life-or-death emergency. What happened next was a powerful example of how CPR, performed by e
From wound to warrior: Ruth Ellsworth's battle and advocacy for sepsis awareness
9/8/2025
Spokane resident Ruth Ellsworth shares her harrowing experience with sepsis, highlighting the importance of early recognition and prompt treatment for this life-threatening condition.
Windy Manzardo Receives Life-Saving Heart Transplant at Providence Heart Institute
9/2/2025
Five weeks after receiving a new heart, Windy Manzardo took a walk around the block. For the seasoned cardiac nurse, wife, and mother of two, this walk marked the end of a long and uncertain journey.
Providence Swedish North Puget Sound hospitals recognized for excellence in stroke and diabetes care
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Swedish Edmonds received the American Heart Association's 2025 Get With The Guidelines(R) awards.
Providence Opens Human Milk Collection Center in Spokane
8/20/2025
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital is proud to announce the opening of a new human milk collection center in partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank California (MMBCA).
Measles Exposure in Spokane County
8/20/2025
Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in a Kootenai County resident with exposure risk in Spokane County.
From Ironman to Heart Health: Scott Arnone's Journey of Resilience and Recovery
8/4/2025
Scott Arnone received an innovative robotic heart surgery at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Jerry Cain's Rapid Recovery: Embracing Life After Cutting-Edge Heart Surgery
7/22/2025
For 61-year-old Jerry Cain, time is a gift -- a gift to spend time with family and doing the things he loves.
Plan now to attend Christmas in the Forest
7/15/2025
Plan now to attend Christmas in the Forest, Providence Southwest Washington Foundation’s largest fundraising event.
New Neurologist expands Thrombectomy capability at St. Peter
4/9/2025
Dr. Park, a specialist in Vascular Neurology, has advanced skills in Interventional Neurology
Healthier births start here: Join Providence Everett CenteringPregnancy
Discover the benefits of CenteringPregnancy at Providence Swedish Everett. Learn how this unique prenatal care model offers midwifery support in a group setting.
Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County
4/2/2025
Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County.
Providence reaches agreement with Regence/Asuris
3/31/2025
Providence and Regence BlueShield of Washington reached an agreement for new commercial and Medicare Advantage contracts in Washington.
Kathryn Vandewalle joins Providence Swedish as chief nursing officer for PRMCE Pacific Campus
3/17/2025
Kathryn Vandewalle, MSN, MBA, JD, RNC-OB, CENO, NE-BC, has joined Providence Swedish as the new Pacific Campus chief nursing officer at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (PRMCE).
Information about Providence’s negotiation with Regence and Asuris in Washington state
3/12/2025
Providence is working with Regence BlueShield of Washington to agree to new reimbursement terms for our commercial and Medicare Advantage contracts in Washington state.
Inclement Weather Events and Clinic Hours – Providence Swedish North Puget Sound
Snow and icy conditions are common in the Puget Sound region during the winter months. But inclement weather doesn’t have to be a barrier to receiving care.
Providence Everett Honored for Excellence in Maternity Care
U.S. News & World Report named Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (PRMCE) a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care.
Providence Swedish Hospitals in Seattle, Issaquah, Everett and Olympia Named Among Nation’s Best for Maternity Care
12/18/2024
Grateful Hearts: Keith Kristin's Journey from Life-Threatening Complications to Heartfelt Gratitude
12/11/2024
At Providence Heart Institute in Spokane Keith faced heart complications and received a successful heart transplant.
CAR T cell-therapy, hope and healing: Dean’s story
5/19/2025
Discover how Dean Lookingbill’s battle with lymphoma led him to CAR T-cell therapy at Providence Cancer Institute.
Dr. Mila Sprouse joins Providence Swedish North Puget Sound as Chief Nursing Officer
In her new role as CNO, Dr. Mila Sprouse will lead nursing at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Swedish Edmonds, Swedish Mill Creek and nearly 3,000 nurses across the service area.
Darla’s story: From stroke to hospital to rehabilitative therapy
11/13/2024
Darla Black had a stroke and received care at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center.
Leadership change at Providence Cancer Institute, #FINISHCANCER goal remains
11/14/2024
R. Bryan Bell, M.D., D.D.S., FACS, FRCS(Ed) has accepted the roles of executive medical director of Providence Cancer Institute and director of the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute.