Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: What's the Difference?
Medicare enrollment doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Learn the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage and find trusted, local resources to help you make coverage decisions.
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How to choose a health plan with confidence
You don't need to be an insurance expert. Taking time to review your doctors, health needs and costs can help you narrow your options and identify plans that help keep your Providence care.
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Keep your care with Providence: How to check if your provider is covered
Staying with your current care team means taking the time to verify that your health plan includes the providers and locations you trust.
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Before you enroll: 10 questions everyone should ask
Choosing a health insurance plan is about more than cost alone. It's about finding coverage that supports your health, your budget and access to care you can trust.
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Open enrollment: What it is and why it matters
Health plans can change each year. Use open enrollment to compare options, review costs and make sure your Providence care team is covered.
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Phil and Penny Knight make historic gift of $1.1 billion to Providence
Their extraordinary commitment will create Oregon’s first-ever women’s health hospital and launch the next generation of pioneering heart care.
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Onward Rose City! Timbers bring smiles to Providence Portland
The Timbers visited caregivers and patients during their 12th annual Rose City Road Trip. See photos from their stop at Providence Portland.
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Hood to Coast participants raise more than $1 million to help #FINISHCANCER
See photos from our 44th annual Providence Hood To Coast and Portland To Coast relays.
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Safari week brings joy, connection and adventure to assisted living facility
Residents and caregivers celebrated Assisted Living Week with animal-themed activities, special visitors and plenty of safari fun.
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Nurses bring compassionate care to people experiencing homelessness
Providence St. Vincent nurses are helping improve access to care for people experiencing homelessness by providing health services, support and human connection through Project Homeless Connect.
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Providence weight management program helps patient get back to living life
For years, Lori struggled to find answers, until her gynecologist referred to Providence Center for Weight Management.
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Providence Emilie House celebrates 40 years of compassionate living
The supportive housing ministry in Portland opened in 1986. It offers 40 spacious, affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors ages 62 and older, and younger adults with a mobility impairment.
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Starting the conversation: How to tell when someone may be struggling
Robin Henderson, Psy.D., encourages people to trust their instincts, notice changes in their loved ones and reach out proactively for mental health conversations.
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A new option for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer is being evaluated
Providence Cancer Institute is enrolling patients in a clinical trial to test Mo-Rez.
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When eating is difficult: How to get good nutrition during cancer treatment
Providence Cancer Institute dietitian answers questions and offers helpful tips.
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New study evaluates a medication for NSCLC with the KRAS G12C mutation
Many people with advanced NSCLC still need better treatment options. This study is evaluating an investigational medication that may help them live longer.
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Recognizing the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and finding relief
Michael Potter, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Providence Medford, outlines the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and offers simple treatment options.
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Learn about special education support with free, bilingual classes
Providence’s Swindells Resource Center is partnering with FACT Oregon to offer free virtual classes in English and Spanish for parents of children with developmental delays or disabilities.
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Study highlights Providence leadership in preventing falls among older adults
A Providence-led research collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is drawing national attention for its impact on improving care for older adults.
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Breastfeeding support helps families start strong
Certified nurse midwife Maureen Andersen shared practical guidance and reassurance for families navigating the early days of feeding their newborns.
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