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Providence study finds low radiation exposure during TAVR procedures, offers reassurance for physicians considering cardiology

Radiation exposure during TAVR procedures was low overall across nearly 9,000 cases performed at Providence from 2018 to 2022, according to a new Providence study.

Providence provides $2.1 billion in community benefit in 2025 to address and respond to the community’s greatest needs

Providence to participate in federally funded research for early detection of a behavioral health crisis

Providence is joining a nationwide, federally funded research project to develop a Large Health Behavior Model.

Providence’s Dr. Brian Chesebro named ‘Visionary Changemaker’ for environmental stewardship

Brian Chesebro, M.D. received the 2026 Visionary Changemaker award for his leadership driving innovation in healthcare sustainability and emissions reduction.

Providence delivers third consecutive quarter of operating gains

Following a positive second half of 2025, Providence continued its turnaround with $111 million in operating income in Q1.

Communities invest nearly $500 million in 2025 to Providence philanthropy, new report shows

More than 40,000 donors to Providence foundations fund critical research, clinical breakthroughs, patient support services and technological advances in communities across the Western U.S.

New Providence study identifies provider-patient relationships as central to colorectal cancer screening disparities

A new Providence study identifies barriers to colorectal cancer screening among racially diverse communities and is helping to shape outreach efforts to improve screening rates.

Providence receives esteemed NIH grant for ‘paradigm shift’ in head and neck cancer treatments

Providence cancer researchers will use a $3.4-million federal grant to study why a new treatment regimen is showing better outcomes against tumors that have been difficult to treat in the past.

Providence names Stephen Taluja chief mission officer

Veteran Catholic health care mission leader will oversee Mission and formation, spiritual health and ethics.

Providence reports year-end 2025 results

Providence, a not-for-profit health system serving the Western U.S., has announced results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Providence publishes environmental strategies for information services teams

Providence has released a toolkit to guide other organizations in using technology to support environmental stewardship efforts.

Providence explores strategic options, sale of Providence Health Plan

Providence today announced it is actively exploring strategic options for Providence Health Plan (PHP) – including the sale of the plan.

Providence CFO Greg Hoffman announces retirement

Chief Financial Officer Greg Hoffman has announced plans to retire in June. His decision comes at a moment of strengthening performance and growing financial stability across Providence.

Providence receives Pfizer-funded Conquer Cancer grant to use revolutionary AI tool to predict cancer mutations

Pfizer Global Medical Grants has awarded $250,000 for Providence to use Prov-GigaPath to predict cancer mutations among Oregon patients

Heart-health goals: Start small and keep progressing

Daniel Spoon, M.D., Providence cardiologist and physician leader, encourages working toward 30 minutes of exercise most days, along with a diet of lean protein and healthy fats.

Providence receives esteemed high reliability award from Press Ganey

Providence has received the HX26 High Reliability Organization Foundation Award from Press Ganey for its strong safety culture and commitment to top-quality patient care.

Providence works to inspire climate hope, action among caregivers

As optimism lags across the health care industry, Providence offers education and involvement opportunities for its workforce

Providence makes environmental data of inhalers more accessible

Providence has released a resource table showing the impacts of inhalers to treat breathing conditions, for clinicians to consider as they prescribe inhalers to patients

Trust gap a key driver of underrepresentation of racially and ethnically diverse communities in medical research, Providence study reveals

Researchers develop framework for health systems to build bridges and engage Black, Latino and American Indian communities in medical research