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Organizational insights and updates
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Providence’s Cherodeep Goswami appointed to American Board of Surgery leadership post
Cherodeep Goswami, Providence chief information and digital officer, has been appointed to the American Board of Surgery’s Board of Directors.
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New Study: Providence whole genome sequencing program shows transformative potential for population health
Published in Nature NPJ Genomic Medicine, Providence-led Geno4ME research program study highlights early detection, personalized prevention and prospect of improved care outcomes.
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Providence's Orest Holubec tapped to lead Catholic Health Association Board
Providence's Orest Holubec, chief of mission experience, will begin on July 1 his appointment as chairperson of the Catholic Health Association’s (CHA) Board of Trustees for 2025.
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Cancer patients in Newberg receive a gift of comfort
A generous gift of plush blankets helps comfort patients during their chemotherapy treatments at Providence Cancer Institute Newberg Clinic.
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Providence announces restructure to strengthen delivery of high-quality, compassionate care
Providence is taking steps to adapt its operations for a new reality of reduced reimbursement and higher costs.
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Practice Greenhealth Awards empower sites and drive change
Working through the Practice Greenhealth Awards application process helps hospitals make changes to lead the way in environmental stewardship.
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New Horizons in Immunotherapy for Cancer symposium: Collaborative cancer research
Expert voices in immuno-oncology from inside and outside Providence gather for a day of thought-provoking discussion, discovery and collaboration.
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Providence makes significant contributions to community benefit, including high-impact initiatives, in 2024.
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32 Providence hospitals honored for commitment to environmental stewardship
Practice Greenhealth has bestowed 51 Environmental Excellent Awards to Providence across 32 of its hospitals in 2025.
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Providence researchers share cancer discoveries at 2025 ASCO meeting
Explore new findings in cancer immunotherapy and clinical research from Providence at ASCO 2025.
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Providence sees dramatic rise in goals of care conversations after implementing system-wide changes
Providence documented and tracked more than 8,500 goals of care conversations in its electronic health record for critical care patients in 2024.
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Providence reports Q1 2025 results
The not-for-profit health system accelerates operational redesign amid shifting economic headwinds.
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Clinical trials matter, just ask Randy
When Randy was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, he thought it was time to get his affairs in order. But a phase I clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute gave him more time and hope.
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Spiritual care in times of climate change
Learn how the Laudato Si’ has impacted our communities and how spiritual care brings us hope in times of climate change.
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Studies to be presented by Providence researchers at AACR annual meeting
The annual AACR meeting draws the most innovative cancer researchers seeking breakthroughs in treatments.
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How cold cap therapy prevented patient’s hair loss during cancer treatment
What surprised Molly most about cold cap therapy is that she didn’t lose her hair during treatment for breast cancer.
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Healthier births start here: Join Providence Everett CenteringPregnancy
Discover the benefits of CenteringPregnancy at Providence Swedish Everett. Learn how this unique prenatal care model offers midwifery support in a group setting.
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Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County
Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County.
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Providence reaches agreement with Regence/Asuris
Providence and Regence BlueShield of Washington reached an agreement for new commercial and Medicare Advantage contracts in Washington.
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Seeking better treatments for people with ER+/HER- breast cancer
Two studies for people with ER+/HER2- breast cancer are enrolling patients at Providence Cancer Institute.
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We SHARE in advocacy and leadership for the common good
Providence advocates for environmental stewardship and climate justice by sharing resources and knowledge to inspire and support others.
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Celebrating Earth Day: Providence focuses on renewable energy
Providence celebrates Earth Day by continuing to track and mitigate energy emissions. We’re finding innovative ways to utilize renewable energy resources.
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Shweta Ponnappa recognized as one of 2025's Leading Women
Providence is proud to announce that Shweta Ponnappa has been recognized as one of 2025's Leading Women by Modern Healthcare.
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Mission Leadership Institute: Guiding deeper connections with purpose
Providence developed the Mission Leadership Institute to guide caregivers to deeper connections with their purpose and work.
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Providence Clinical Network announces Sam Bajaj as new chief operating officer
Experienced Leader to Drive Efficiency and Innovation
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Eastern Washington (Spokane & Stevens County)
Important information for patients in Spokane and Stevens County, including vaccine updates, how to safely see your doctor, visitor policies, entry into our facilities, clinic closures and more.
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Providence names Cherodeep (Chero) Goswami chief information and digital officer
Cherodeep (Chero) Goswami has been appointed its new chief information and digital officer, effective May 12.
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Robotic versus open surgery for early cervical cancer
This is an exciting new trial comparing robotic assisted laparoscopy to open hysterectomy and lymph node assessment for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer.
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Providence reports year-end 2024 results
The health system improves access to care while continuing to practice operational focus and discipline.
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Providence and Compassus finalize joint venture for home-based care services in Alaska, Texas and Washington
Providence and Compassus have finalized the first phase of a joint venture for home health, hospice and community-based palliative care
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From life-saving surgery to back on the slopes: A photographer’s story
Gary tells his story about the difficult journey back to the slopes of Mt. Hood after receiving life-saving surgery for pancreatic cancer.
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Dose-escalation studies aspire to fill gaps in cancer treatment options
Two early phase trials available at Providence Cancer Institute to evaluate escalating doses of different potential cancer treatments in patients with advanced solid tumors.
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New vaccine being studied for HPV+ head and neck cancer
Researchers at Providence Cancer Institute are exploring a range of innovative approaches to targeting human papillomavirus-positive head and neck squamous cell cancer.
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Can these new studies offer hope for people with lung and head and neck cancers?
A new medication may help people with KRAS G12C-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. Read about the study and a trial evaluating an immunotherapy for treating head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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New studies test immunotherapy to boost breast cancer treatment and prevent return
Explore promising clinical trials at Providence Cancer Institute that are investigating immunotherapy for early-stage TNBC and high-risk, HR-positive breast cancer.
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Harnessing CAR T-cell therapy: A new study for indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
New study evaluates a type of CAR T-cell therapy called liso-cel. Researchers will collect data from multiple groups in a study that may give patients hope for long-term remission and quality of life.
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Two clinical trials for solid tumor cancers take different approaches to stop growth
Two global studies open at Providence Cancer Institute will evaluate combinations of medications to help stop or slow the growth of cancer in solid tumors.
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Providence announces new leadership team to enhance care delivery and strategic focus
Providence has announced a streamlined executive leadership structure to better support its hospitals, advance strategic priorities and realize the vision of Health for a Better World.
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Leading US health systems launch the Truveta Genome Project, creating the world’s largest and most diverse database to discover the science
The Truveta Genome Project will enable scientists to transform how diseases are prevented, diagnosed and cured.
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Providence Ventures spins out, forms Allumia Ventures
Health care venture capital firm Allumia Ventures has spun off from Providence to become an independent venture capital firm following a first close of its third fund.
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A year to remember: Advancements, recognition and transitions
Catch the 2024 highlights from Providence Cancer Institute in this year-end recap focused on research advancements, caregiver recognition and community engagement.
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CAR T cell-therapy, hope and healing: Dean’s story
Discover how Dean Lookingbill’s battle with lymphoma led him to CAR T-cell therapy at Providence Cancer Institute.
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Providence to transition ownership of skilled nursing and assisted living care centers
Providence announced plans to sell 10 skilled nursing and assisted living care ministries. The sale will ensure continued access to these vital services in its communities.
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Providence reports Q3 2024 results
Providence announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The not-for-profit health system continued to improve performance while serving more people in need.
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Providence names Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., next chief operating officer
Providence selects Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., MBA, as its new chief operating officer, effective Jan. 2.
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Providence's Health Connect Partners achieves historic milestones in value-based care delivery with $137 million in savings to Medicare
Health Connect Partners (HCP), Providence's Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organization (ACO), generated more than $137 million in savings to CMS in 2023.
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Comprehensive Genomic Profiling leads to better patient outcomes, new joint study says
Real-world data from Providence, Illumina and Microsoft Research finds cancer patients with early genomic testing received better precision treatment, underlines urgency to become standard practice
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Providence and Compassus announce joint venture for home-based care services
Providence and Compassus have announced an agreement to form a joint venture partnership for home health, hospice, community-based palliative care, and private duty caregiving services.
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Leading Health Systems Form New Organization to Transform the Development and Delivery of Health Care Solutions
Baylor Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, Novant Health and Providence have announced the formation of Longitude Health.
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Providence researchers identify factors that may influence MCED test adoption for communities facing health care access barriers
Year-long study, published in Health Affairs Scholar, prompts need for multi-level intervention to increase adoption rates, combat cancer inequities
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New data: Average primary care physician faces meeting 57 different quality measures each year
A study released today indicates that burden of quality measures may be counterproductive in patient care, suggests possible need for intervention
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New Data: MedPearl clinical decision platform improves specialty referrals, boosts productivity, and reduces clinician time spent in the EMR
Data published in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst reported that MedPearl, a Providence-developed platform, improves primary care clinician productivity, decreases time waste.
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Providence reports Q2 2024 results
Providence announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2024, which showed continued improvement in operating performance.
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Visitation Guidelines for Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Orange
We understand the importance of patients having access to their loved ones while receiving care at Providence hospitals.
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Northwest Washington (Everett area)
In order to protect the health of our communities, and as a safety precaution to prevent the risk of spreading COVID-19, Providence Regional Medical Center has instituted visitor restrictions.
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Erik Wexler to serve as the next president and CEO for Providence
The Providence St. Joseph Health Board of Directors announced that Providence Chief Operating Officer Erik Wexler has been named the health system’s next president and chief executive officer.
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Furthering the Mission: Providence extends spiritual health services to caregivers and families through virtual offerings
Supporting people in times of need, remote capabilities have enabled Providence chaplains to care for over 1,000 people since 2022.
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Emmy-nominated film features Providence patients, researchers in pursuit of revolutionary cancer therapy
"Within Reach: The Fight to Finish Cancer" follows patient participants and teams of researchers and clinicians at Providence Cancer Institute working to create a living drug for incurable cancers.
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Providence launches groundbreaking study to elevate real-world use of multi-cancer early detection
Over the next three years, this study seeks to identify the patterns of access and use of cancer services among high-risk patients to understand how to guide them toward quality care.
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Providence provides $2.1B in community benefit, including high-impact investments, in 2023
Investments focus on addressing social determinants of health and ensuring continued access to vital care for those in need
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Providence caregivers can build connection and awareness of community health needs through service
Network members focus on helping caregivers address community health needs through service, advocacy, and giving.
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Catholic Health Association of the United States names Orest Holubec chair-elect; Anna Newsom also joining board
CHA has named Providence Chief Communication Officer Orest Holubec as vice chairperson/chairperson-elect of the CHA Board of Trustees, while Chief Legal Officer Anna Newsom was elected to the Board.
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With the potential to transform cancer diagnostics, Providence contributes to innovative AI-powered digital pathology model
A joint study between Providence, Microsoft and the University of Washington detailing work to create a novel AI-powered pathology model has been published in Nature.
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Providence researchers conducted over 2400 studies in 2023, according to new report
The 2023 Providence Research Network annual report, released on Clinical Trials Day 2024, highlights the breadth and impact of research at Providence.
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Understanding your stomach pain: When to worry
Everyone experiences stomach pain at some point in their lives, but there are some stomach symptoms that you shouldn’t ignore.
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Providence reports Q1 2024 results
With a continued focus on strategies for recovery and renewal, Providence reported a positive first quarter.
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Providence president and CEO Rod Hochman, M.D., announces retirement
After 45 years in health care, including 17 with the Providence family of organizations, Rod Hochman, M.D., announced that he will retire as president and CEO of Providence at the end of 2024.
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30 Providence hospitals land national recognition for environmental stewardship work
Providence has been presented with 55 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellent Awards in recognition of exceptional environmental stewardship across the organization.
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Communities invest more than $326 million in 2023 to Providence philanthropy, new report shows
Over 50,000 donors to Providence foundations fund critical research, clinical breakthroughs, patient support services and technological advances in urban and rural communities across the Western U.S.
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Providence joins Rome Call for AI Ethics
Providence becomes first health system to join international endorsement of ethical use of AI.
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Providence Spins Out Praia Health with $20M in Oversubscribed Series A Funding
Following Providence’s successful implementation, Community Health Network becomes Praia Health's first external customer. Praia Health welcomes sixteen health organizations to the ecosystem.
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Facilitating easier access for providers and health systems, MedPearl to be added to Microsoft Teams and Azure Marketplace
Providence’s EMR-integrated education and referral platform provides specialist expertise to front-line clinicians at the point of care.
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Providence reports year-end 2023 results
The not-for-profit health system made significant progress in the face of ongoing challenges and invested nearly $2.1 billion in community benefit.
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Providence names Susan Huang, M.D., chief executive for Providence Clinical Network
Former chief medical officer of Providence South Division will lead the not-for-profit health system's ambulatory operations as the new chief executive, effective Feb. 26, 2024.
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Celebrating a year of community engagement
Providence Cancer Institute highlights a year of engaging with and supporting our patients, partner organizations and community.
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Providence study finds new workflow improves adherence to Infant Group B Strep Sepsis prevention guidelines
A recent Providence study revealed that integrating a dynamic EMR order set results in improved adherence to established guidelines associated with reduction in early onset GBS neonatal sepsis.
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10 health care trends to watch in the year ahead
Providence CEO Rod Hochman, M.D., releases his sixth-annual list of predictions, calling 2024 the year of health care transformation through collaboration.
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Providence becomes first major health system to implement HL7® Da Vinci Project’s “Clinical Data Exchange” standards
The HL7 FHIR® standard makes clinical and administrative data available in a standardized and secure format to help reduce inefficiencies and increase quality of care.
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Providence reports Q3 2023 results
The not-for-profit health system continued to serve more people while staying the course on strategies for recovery and renewal.
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Immunotherapies for GI and lung cancers evaluated in new studies
A study for people with GI cancers and two studies for people with advanced and early-stage lung cancer hope to develop better treatment options with the help of immunotherapy.
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