Providence Oregon News Team

  • Providence St. Vincent radiologist talks contrast enhanced mammography

    Providence St. Vincent radiologist talks contrast enhanced mammography

    A new imaging option expands access to advanced breast cancer detection at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.

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  • Understanding HPV and cervical cancer

    Understanding HPV and cervical cancer

    Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet many people don’t realize how closely it’s connected to a common virus — or how powerful prevention can be.

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  • Measles isn’t “just a rash”: How to protect your family

    Measles isn’t “just a rash”: How to protect your family

    Measles is often misunderstood as a mild childhood illness, but it can be serious — especially for young children.

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  • Colorectal cancer tip: What to expect from a colonoscopy

    Colorectal cancer tip: What to expect from a colonoscopy

    Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and regular screening plays a powerful role in protecting your health.

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  • Why fiber deserves a spot on your plate

    Why fiber deserves a spot on your plate

    Why fiber matters for digestion, blood sugar and heart health — and simple ways to get more every day.

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  • Preparing for the unexpected: Caregivers strengthen emergency readiness

    Preparing for the unexpected: Caregivers strengthen emergency readiness

    Caregivers gathered in March to train for complex emergency scenarios involving hazardous materials.

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  • Heart pump procedure gives patient 14 years of life and counting

    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.

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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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