Eastern Washington

News and insights for Spokane & Stevens County, WA.

  • Miguel's journey to recovery at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center

    Miguel's journey to recovery at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center

    A Tri-Cities man was searching for the best place to receive care following a stroke when he discovered Providence St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Medical Center in Spokane.

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  • Denise’s story: How a breast health navigator eased her cancer journey

    Denise’s story: How a breast health navigator eased her cancer journey

    Denise had a complete mastectomy of the left breast due to her cancer diagnosis. She received care at the Providence Breast Health clinic at Providence Holy Family Hospital.

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  • Providence caregiver receives top notch care for common problem

    Providence caregiver receives top notch care for common problem

    Devin Yates has been a Providence caregiver since 2016. In 2023, he gained another title – Providence orthopedics patient.

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  • Providence caregivers save fellow caregiver experiencing a stroke

    Providence caregivers save fellow caregiver experiencing a stroke

    Stroke Awareness Month is commemorated every May. Mary Terhaar, a former medical laboratory scientist at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, survived a stroke at work.

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  • A heart transplant gives Idaho resident a new lease on life

    A heart transplant gives Idaho resident a new lease on life

    As a teenager, Matt Hankes was diagnosed with a progressive form of heart disease that meant he would eventually need a heart transplant.

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  • Adisson Nordean returns to the soccer field

    Adisson Nordean returns to the soccer field

    Adisson Nordean, a junior at University High School in Spokane Valley, has always been a soccer star. But in 2022, an injury during practice jeopardized her dreams.

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  • Mary's story of rural health care

    Mary's story of rural health care

    Mary has served in many health care leadership roles in her life, including 15 years as the Washington State Secretary of Health, so she understands the importance of rural healthcare access.

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  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital’s specialized life support team receives recognition for excellence

    Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children’s Hospital’s specialized life support team receives recognition for excellence

    Providence recently received the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Gold Level Award for Excellence in Life Support.

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  • Providence ALS Clinic receives ALS Association designation as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence

    Providence ALS Clinic receives ALS Association designation as a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence

    Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center's ALS Clinic has been named an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence. It is the first center of its kind in the Inland Northwest.

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  • Providence receives national recognition for heart surgery, patient safety, and more

    Providence receives national recognition for heart surgery, patient safety, and more

    Healthgrades recognized Providence hospitals in Spokane with 13 awards.

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  • ‘I want to help’: Providence caregiver uses free time to teach refugees new skills

    ‘I want to help’: Providence caregiver uses free time to teach refugees new skills

    Diego spends nearly every Saturday since March teaching Venezuelan refugees to drive

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  • Multi-state training partnership enhances rural health readiness

    Multi-state training partnership enhances rural health readiness

    Providence partnered with agencies to conduct an interactive, multi-agency exercise in Alaska and Washington, aimed at enhancing readiness to care for patients with infectious diseases.

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  • Providence patients finds special way to thank her ‘saints in scrubs’

    Providence patients finds special way to thank her ‘saints in scrubs’

    Lori Scott was so grateful for the care she received, she sent a special letter to her care team.

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  • Providence patient serves up a slice of appreciation for caregivers

    Providence patient serves up a slice of appreciation for caregivers

    Watch a heartfelt video from a patient who says he wouldn’t be alive without his amazing care team.

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  • Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center caregivers inspire students during open house

    Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center caregivers inspire students during open house

    Nearly 100 students attended a hands-on career day in the operating room at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center

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  • A tale of two miracles: Mother shares NICU journey

    A tale of two miracles: Mother shares NICU journey

    September marks Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NIUC) Awareness Month.

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  • Providence expands behavioral health program for children

    Providence expands behavioral health program for children

    Investing in these services is one of the ways Providence is helping address the urgent mental health crisis facing children and teens.

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  •   K9 program welcomes two new four-legged friends

    K9 program welcomes two new four-legged friends

    Please join us in welcoming the newest companions to the Providence K9 Program.

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  • Providence provides free behavioral health program for teens

    Providence provides free behavioral health program for teens

    Providence is partnering with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to support teen mental health in East Central Spokane.

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  • Providence stroke and diabetes programs earn national recognition

    Providence stroke and diabetes programs earn national recognition

    The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® awards for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care.

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