Providence Oregon News Team

  • New short-stay unit is designed by caregivers for patients

    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.

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  • Providence explores strategic options, sale of Providence Health 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.

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  • Free seminar helps people explore weight management options

    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.

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  • Pilot health care internship opens doors for future caregivers

    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.

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  • A new chapter in heart care: Providence St. Vincent opens first redesigned electrophysiology lab

    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.

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  • Simple seated exercises build heart health from home

    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.

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  • How cardiac rehabilitation gave one patient a second chance

    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.

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  • What is Cardiac Amyloidosis and why early diagnosis matters

    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.

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  • Declining vaccination rates put U.S. measles-free status at risk

    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.

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  • Robotic knee surgery upgrade aims to improve recovery and long‑term outcomes

    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.

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  • Free Newberg heart screenings give local families peace of mind

    Free Newberg heart screenings give local families peace of mind

    Providence Heart Clinic – Newberg recently hosted screenings for kids ages 12–18.

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  • $75 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight expands the future of heart care

    $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.

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  • Second $75 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight expands possibilities in care

    Second $75 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight expands possibilities in care

    The Knights’ generosity is establishing new frontiers in cardiac care at Providence Heart Institute and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Tens of thousands of people will benefit each year.

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  • Heart health tips: Reducing risk through small actions

    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.

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  • How to turn your new year's goals into lasting habits

    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.

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  • Providence Hood River donors provide lifesaving human milk for new families

    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.

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  • Staying safe on the slopes: Expert tips for a fun and injury‑free ski season

    Staying safe on the slopes: Expert tips for a fun and injury‑free ski season

    Mike Murray, M.D., talks with KATU about the changes in winter sport-related injuries and offers helpful strategies to prevent breaks and fractures.

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  • Easy indoor exercises: Staying active in the winter

    Easy indoor exercises: Staying active in the winter

    Breanne Brown, M.D., demonstrated simple exercises on KATU’s “Family Matters” to help viewers incorporate movement into their daily routines.

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  • Community generosity raises $144 million to transform care at Providence

    Community generosity raises $144 million to transform care at Providence

    See how thousands of donors supported the Tomorrow Starts Today campaign to re-imagine care at two of our hospitals, benefiting our caregivers and patients.

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  • Menopause myths debunked: Providence offers classes to support women through change

    Menopause myths debunked: Providence offers classes to support women through change

    Shanta Schriever, RN, speaks with KATU about the benefits of menopause classes for challenging misinformation and preparing women for the changes in their bodies.

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