5 days ago New short-stay unit is designed by caregivers for patients A nurse-designed space expands access to care and helps patients move smoothly through their hospital stay. Read Article
5 days ago Free seminar helps people explore weight management options Our center for weight management recently hosted a free seminar focused on helping participants better understand evidence-based weight management approaches. Read Article
9 days ago Celebrating oncology social workers: Compassion, expertise and impact We celebrate the work of oncology social workers, whose work is essential, transformative and deeply human. Read Article
10 days ago 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. Read Article
10 days ago 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. Read Article
13 days ago Pilot health care internship opens doors for future caregivers 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. Read Article
16 days ago A new chapter in heart care: Providence St. Vincent opens first redesigned electrophysiology lab See photos of one of three new electrophysiology labs and learn about improved features for patients and caregivers. Read Article
5 days ago 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 Read Article
25 days ago Simple seated exercises build heart health from home Looking around your workspace, you may be surprised to learn that you sit on an exercise machine every day — your chair. Read Article
24 days ago How cardiac rehabilitation gave one patient a second chance Tess Carstens shares how cardiac rehabilitation caregivers helped her achieve her goals and get a second chance at life. Read Article
30 days ago What is Cardiac Amyloidosis and why early diagnosis matters Jenna Kay, M.D., cardiologist with Providence Heart Institute, explains the signs, risks, and treatment options for this often-overlooked heart condition. Read Article
about 1 month ago Declining vaccination rates put U.S. measles-free status at risk Justin Jin, M.D., shares guidance with KATU on how vaccination protects one another and supports the health of our community. Read Article
about 1 month ago Robotic knee surgery upgrade aims to improve recovery and long‑term outcomes 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. Read Article
about 1 month ago Free Newberg heart screenings give local families peace of mind Providence Heart Clinic – Newberg recently hosted screenings for kids ages 12–18. Read Article
30 days ago $75 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight expands the future of heart care The Knights’ generosity is establishing new frontiers in cardiac care at Providence Heart Institute and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Read Article
about 1 month ago Clinical trial seeks better first-line therapy for follicular lymphoma The study may redefine care for many people at the earliest stage of their treatment. Read Article
about 1 month ago Heart health tips: Reducing risk through small actions 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. Read Article
about 1 month ago Menopause, hormones and the heart: What women need to know Lori Tam, M.D., talks with KATU about how hormonal changes can affect heart health and what women can do to reduce their risk. Read Article
about 1 month ago How to turn your new year's goals into lasting habits Robin Henderson, Psy.D., offers strategies for aligning goals with personal values and maintaining strong habits in the new year. Read Article
about 1 month ago Providence Hood River donors provide lifesaving human milk for new families Breastfed babies’ immune systems are better equipped to fight infections and other illnesses. Hear from a caregiver about the program offering lifesaving donor milk to new families in Hood River. Read Article