Providence Oregon News Team

  • Recognizing signs of stroke can save a life

    Recognizing signs of stroke can save a life

    Lisa Yanase, M.D., appears on KATU’s AM Northwest, reminding people that knowing the signs of stroke — and acting quickly — can make all the difference in saving brain function and recovery outcomes.

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  • A son’s quick thinking helps save his mom from a stroke

    A son’s quick thinking helps save his mom from a stroke

    Erin Rosvold shares her story with local news stations in hopes of educating more people about the signs of stroke. Her son knew and made all the difference.

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  • How “medical twins” are shaping the future of cancer treatment

    How “medical twins” are shaping the future of cancer treatment

    The “medical twin” concept allows the successful treatment of one cancer patient to inform the treatment of another. That research is underway on the Providence Portland campus.

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  • Advancing cancer care with AI-driven precision

    Advancing cancer care with AI-driven precision

    An innovative collaboration between Microsoft and Providence Cancer Institute is bringing faster, more personalized treatment options to patients.

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  • Helping patients keep their hair during chemotherapy

    Helping patients keep their hair during chemotherapy

    Funded by our foundation, our cold capping therapy treatment helps minimize hair loss and gives patients more choice in how they experience care.

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  • Robot-assisted lung surgery offers patients faster recovery and greater precision

    Robot-assisted lung surgery offers patients faster recovery and greater precision

    A new generation of robotic technology is transforming thoracic surgery — bringing more precise care, faster recovery times and a more personalized experience for patients.

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  • Winston's wagging tail brings comfort and connection

    Winston's wagging tail brings comfort and connection

    Meet Winston, a Shetland sheepdog and one of the six therapy dogs who visits caregivers and patients at Providence Medford Medical Center.

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  • Stroke care is evolving, but fast action still matters most

    Stroke care is evolving, but fast action still matters most

    Pawani Sachar, M.D., vascular neurologist and medical director of Providence Medford’s stroke program, offers insights into modern care, and reminds us that urgency is key when seeking stroke recovery

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  • Caregivers raise more than $1,000 for multiple sclerosis awareness

    Caregivers raise more than $1,000 for multiple sclerosis awareness

    Our caregivers recently raised more than $1,000 for multiple sclerosis awareness, demonstrating their commitment to standing alongside patients not only in care settings, but in everyday life.

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  • How one Newberg team's handmade touch brings blooms to the bedside

    How one Newberg team's handmade touch brings blooms to the bedside

    At Providence Newberg, the "Sunshine Committee" is bringing handmade flower bouquets to the bedside, making cancer treatment feel more compassionate human-centered.

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  • Providence St. Vincent celebrates the lifesaving gift of 100 heart transplants

    Providence St. Vincent celebrates the lifesaving gift of 100 heart transplants

    Anthony Roberts is a heart transplant recipient. Hear his story about his remarkable recovery and learn more about the major milestone for the heart transplant program.

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  • Celebrating 25 years of feeling at home at Providence Brookside Manor

    Celebrating 25 years of feeling at home at Providence Brookside Manor

    The Hood River memory care facility marked a recent milestone by opening its doors to KPTV for a closer look at what makes Brookside Manor feel less like a facility — and more like home.

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  • Providence experts offer weight loss drug guidance

    Providence experts offer weight loss drug guidance

    Fawn Wolf, M.D., and Zach Conroy, Pharm.D., urge patients to work closely with their medical providers in deciding if weight loss drugs would be beneficial.

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  • A new path to weight management, built around whole person care

    A new path to weight management, built around whole person care

    A compassionate, team‑based program at Providence helps patients feel supported, informed and empowered — every step of the way.

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  • See how one cardiologist’s idea became a worldwide 5K training program

    See how one cardiologist’s idea became a worldwide 5K training program

    From a 5K training program to free, on‑demand wellness classes such as yoga and strength training, Providence’s Welcome to Basecamp wellness program offers something for everyone.

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  • How facilities care supports patient comfort and safety at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

    How facilities care supports patient comfort and safety at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

    From the moment patients arrive, their comfort, safety and well‑being depend on systems quietly working in the background; systems that our facilities team monitor around the clock.

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  • Why blood donation matters more than ever

    Why blood donation matters more than ever

    As summer approaches, the need for donated blood rises — and every donation can help save lives.

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  • Breast milk donors help give babies a healthy start

    Breast milk donors help give babies a healthy start

    Donated human milk offers comfort, choice and lifesaving support for families in Southern Oregon.

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  • New robotic technology for knee replacement surgery

    New robotic technology for knee replacement surgery

    Meet Rosa, a robotic assistant helping surgeons at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center perform knee replacements with greater precision — and helping patients get back on their feet faster.

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  • Colon cancer screening starts earlier than you may think

    Colon cancer screening starts earlier than you may think

    Dr. Kelly Perlewitz shares tips on when you should start getting screened and the key differences between a colonoscopy and a stool test.

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