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Preparing for the unexpected: Caregivers strengthen emergency readiness
Caregivers gathered in March to train for complex emergency scenarios involving hazardous materials.

Heart pump procedure gives patient 14 years of life and counting
Joe's journey with our LVAD program shows what’s possible when exceptional care gives patients more time to thrive.

Gene therapy shows promising results against multiple myeloma
This study is now enrolling patients at Providence Cancer Institute – the only site outside of Australia.

Q&A: Colon cancer in younger adults, when to screen, symptoms and prevention
Dr. Kelly Perlewitz answers timely questions about the rise of colon cancer cases in younger adults.

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.

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.

Celebrating oncology social workers: Compassion, expertise and impact
We celebrate the work of oncology social workers, whose work is essential, transformative and deeply human.

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 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.

6 things everyone should know about oncology palliative care
Palliative care can help manage pain, fatigue, anxiety and so much more – at any stage of cancer treatment.

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.

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.
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Free Newberg heart screenings give local families peace of mind
Providence Heart Clinic – Newberg recently hosted screenings for kids ages 12–18.

$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.

