Identical twin astronauts – one grounded on Earth and the other launched into space – proved to be fascinating research subjects for Providence genomics expert and cancer researcher Brian Piening, Ph.D., who helped NASA explore the effects of long-term space missions on the body. Dr. Piening now uses what he learned to personalize treatment for cancer patients at Providence.
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Marge received treatment for pancreatic cancer at Providence Cancer Institute and then volunteered in the infusion center to help the care team that supported her.

Learn how these teens are helping with essential work at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center while laying the groundwork for careers in health care.

Giving patients and visitors a ride on Rover is about more than transportation – it’s a compassionate way to bring smiles to our hospital.

Comfort quilts are a memorial item given to the families of patients who pass away in the hospital. Hear from the chaplains who deliver them to the volunteers who craft each quilt.
NEWS RELEASE: Providence Oregon and Aetna, a CVS Health company, have reached a multi-year agreement that brings Providence hospitals, clinics, and physicians across Oregon back in-network.

Providence, Microsoft Research, University of Washington unveil GigaTIME, an AI-powered pathology breakthrough set to transform cancer immunotherapy research

Night shift nurse Janet is retiring from her role as a caregiver in the cardiology wing at Providence Portland Medical Center.

In collaboration with The Human Bean, Caregivers and community united to help The Human Bean raise more than $34,000 for breast cancer services at our Providence hospitals.

Providence Breast Care and Breast Surgery Clinics launch Prevention4ME, a groundbreaking program to empower women with personalized breast cancer risk assessments and proactive screening options.

Jennifer Burrows, chief executive, Providence Oregon on position reductions that reflect our need to stay focused on financial stability and workforce challenges.

A new artificial intelligence tool is helping doctors transcribe patient notes during appointments.

The Providence Portland nutrition services team continues a practice started years ago in the garden of a now-retired caregiver. Flower power brings joy and a bit of beauty to our patients.

Providence caregivers and clinicians implemented a program ten years ago to screen patients for food insecurity, and then did something about what they learned.

Celebrating World Cancer Day with a look at the work of Carlo Bifulco, M.D. as he helps lead advancements in AI-driven, accessible precision oncology at Providence Cancer Institute.

Since 2022, TeleSpiritual Health has been a compassionate lifeline for caregivers offering virtual support available every day of the week from the comfort of their home.

Providence Cancer Institute researchers share important cancer research at SITC annual meeting and receive recognition for their contributions to science.

The Center for Outcomes Research and Education’s Data for Change program provides data tools and training to organizations that serve our community.

The NICU at Providence Portland Medical Center won third place in an international reading competition.

New studies at Providence Cancer Institute offer hope to patients with limited treatment options.

See an inside look at how Providence Portland Medical Center’s da Vinci machine helps surgeons provide safer, faster care to patients.

