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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Providence Portland cancer center is adding 96 patient beds on the 9th and 10th floor to serve the growing needs of our community. See a video from opening and news coverage from the event.

Free educational presentations from Providence Senior Health are taking place in September in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Seaside and Medford. See the schedule and registration information.

Providence Medford’s Victoria Smet explains how a nurse midwife can offer personalized care throughout pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.

Areo Saffarzadeh, M.D., talks about the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, which offers greater precision, less invasive procedures and faster recovery for patients.

Registered dietitian Chris Collins discusses how our medical weight management program helps people achieve their weight loss goals through personalized support.

Neha Garg, M.D., offers her expert opinions on the warning signs of prediabetes and shares positive changes one can make before more serious health concerns develop.

Fawn Wolf, M.D., explains how some patients taking GLP-1 medications report fewer food-focused thoughts and greater awareness of fullness.

Starting Oct.5, join our free eight-week virtual program which can help you stop smoking, chewing or vaping, with expert guidance and a supportive community every step of the way

See how design leader Lauren Cole is helping create spaces where patients, families and caregivers feel welcomed, respected and connected from the moment they walk through our doors.

Simple steps can help reduce the risk of dementia and support lifelong brain health. Providence experts share practical ways to keep your brain healthy and stay engaged in the activities you love.

Aaron Case, M.D., shares symptoms of foodborne illnesses, when to seek medical care and simple steps that can support recovery.

Del survived Arctic winters, a demanding career and cancer – twice. Here’s how a pioneering Providence Cancer Institute trial helped him beat it a second time.

Providence Cancer Institute is enrolling patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in a trial of pumitamig, an investigational bispecific antibody.

Prestigious grants will help researchers pursue important cancer studies.

Mafe Chase, RN, is helping caregivers better recognize pressure injuries in patients with darker skin tones, advancing more equitable care with support from our Health Equity Fellowship.

Supported by the generosity of more than 650 donors, Providence Portland Medical Center has expanded its emergency department to better serve patients and families when they need care most.

Donor support through the A New Day Campaign is helping create more surgical capacity, shorten wait times and enhance the care experience for patients and caregivers.

An inside look at how a pharmacist at Providence Cancer Institute keeps clinical trials running safely, one dose at a time.

An expanded access program uses engineered T cells to target the KRAS G12D mutation in pancreatic, colorectal or other advanced cancers.

Three Providence locations become latest measles exposure sites. Health officials urge people who were at locations during five exposure periods to talk to a health care provider.

