Providence Oregon News Team

  • Providence weight management program helps patient get back to living life

    Providence weight management program helps patient get back to living life

    For years, Lori struggled to find answers, until her gynecologist referred to Providence Center for Weight Management.

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  • Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: What's the Difference?

    Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: What's the Difference?

    Medicare enrollment doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Learn the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage and find trusted, local resources to help you make coverage decisions.

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  • How to choose a health plan with confidence

    How to choose a health plan with confidence

    You don't need to be an insurance expert. Taking time to review your doctors, health needs and costs can help you narrow your options and identify plans that help keep your Providence care.

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  • Recognizing the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and finding relief

    Recognizing the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and finding relief

    Michael Potter, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Providence Medford, outlines the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and offers simple treatment options.

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  • Starting the conversation: How to tell when someone may be struggling

    Starting the conversation: How to tell when someone may be struggling

    Robin Henderson, Psy.D., encourages people to trust their instincts, notice changes in their loved ones and reach out proactively for mental health conversations.

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  • Providence Emilie House celebrates 40 years of compassionate living

    Providence Emilie House celebrates 40 years of compassionate living

    The supportive housing ministry in Portland opened in 1986. It offers 40 spacious, affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors ages 62 and older, and younger adults with a mobility impairment.

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  • Open enrollment: What it is and why it matters

    Open enrollment: What it is and why it matters

    Health plans can change each year. Use open enrollment to compare options, review costs and make sure your Providence care team is covered.

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  • Learn about special education support with free, bilingual classes

    Learn about special education support with free, bilingual classes

    Providence’s Swindells Resource Center is partnering with FACT Oregon to offer free virtual classes in English and Spanish for parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities.

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  • Before you enroll: 10 questions everyone should ask

    Before you enroll: 10 questions everyone should ask

    Choosing a health insurance plan is about more than cost alone. It's about finding coverage that supports your health, your budget and access to care you can trust.

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  • Keep your care with Providence: How to check if your provider is covered

    Keep your care with Providence: How to check if your provider is covered

    Staying with your current care team means taking the time to verify that your health plan includes the providers and locations you trust.

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  • A community celebration! Providence Bridge Pedal welcomes 10,000 participants

    A community celebration! Providence Bridge Pedal welcomes 10,000 participants

    It was a beautiful day as smiles shined brightly from bicycle riders and walkers of all ages enjoying the annual event. See video, photos and news from the summer’s biggest bike ride.

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  • How to know if your baby is getting enough breast milk

    How to know if your baby is getting enough breast milk

    Maureen Andersen, certified nurse midwife, shares the signs providers look for, including feeding habits and daily diaper counts.

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  • Community partnerships support Native American families and students

    Community partnerships support Native American families and students

    Providence caregivers joined community partners to support 191 students while celebrating culture, tradition and wellness.

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  • Celebrating 20 years of caring for the Newberg community

    Celebrating 20 years of caring for the Newberg community

    As the medical center marks its 20th anniversary, caregivers, patients and community members are reflecting on the vision, collaboration and community support that helped make it possible.

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  • Phil and Penny Knight make historic gift of $1.1 billion to Providence

    Phil and Penny Knight make historic gift of $1.1 billion to Providence

    Their extraordinary commitment will create Oregon’s first-ever women’s health hospital and launch the next generation of pioneering heart care.

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  • How a midwife can help you understand your options for pregnancy and birth

    How a midwife can help you understand your options for pregnancy and birth

    Providence Medford’s Victoria Smet explains how a nurse midwife can offer personalized care throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.

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  • Study highlights Providence leadership in preventing falls among older adults

    Study highlights Providence leadership in preventing falls among older adults

    A Providence-led research collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is drawing national attention for its impact on improving care for older adults.

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  • Breastfeeding support helps families start strong

    Breastfeeding support helps families start strong

    Certified nurse midwife Maureen Andersen shared practical guidance and reassurance for families navigating the early days of feeding their newborns.

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  • New cancer center floors expand access to care at Providence Portland

    New cancer center floors expand access to care at Providence Portland

    Providence Portland cancer center is adding 96 patient beds on the 9th and 10th floor to serve the growing needs of our community. See a video from opening and news coverage from the event.

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  • Community Teaching Kitchen helps one patient build confidence and improve health

    Community Teaching Kitchen helps one patient build confidence and improve health

    See how one patient's story highlights the power of nutrition coaching, cooking classes and compassionate support.

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