Regional Blog & News

Insights and perspectives across the Providence health system

  • Heart health tips: Reducing risk through small actions

    Heart health tips: Reducing risk through small actions

    James Beckerman, M.D., offers helpful tips on KPTV for reducing heart disease risk with easy, consistent actions like short bouts of exercise, proper rest and nutrition.

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  • Menopause, hormones and the heart: What women need to know

    Menopause, hormones and the heart: What women need to know

    Lori Tam, M.D., talks with KATU about how hormonal changes can affect heart health and what women can do to reduce their risk.

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  • Staying safe on the slopes: Expert tips for a fun and injury‑free ski season

    Staying safe on the slopes: Expert tips for a fun and injury‑free ski season

    Mike Murray, M.D., talks with KATU about the changes in winter sport-related injuries and offers helpful strategies to prevent breaks and fractures.

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  • Managing blood pressure: Non-medication and OTC options

    Managing blood pressure: Non-medication and OTC options

    If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are lots of ways you can lower your blood pressure without prescription medications.

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  • A Tribute to Providence St. Joseph Hospital Organ Donors

    A Tribute to Providence St. Joseph Hospital Organ Donors

    Providence honors the donors who have given the gift of life, health and hope to those in need.

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  • A Stroke Far From Home: Tony Hu’s Journey Back to Independence

    A Stroke Far From Home: Tony Hu’s Journey Back to Independence

    A professor from Boston, Tony Hu was visiting family in Southern California for the holidays when an ordinary drive with his wife became a life-changing emergency.

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  • Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: What's the Difference?

    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

    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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  • Recognizing the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and finding relief

    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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  • Starting the conversation: How to tell when someone may be struggling

    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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  • Alaska CARES offers comprehensive care for child victims of abuse

    Alaska CARES offers comprehensive care for child victims of abuse

    Alaska CARES provides a safe, child-centered place where young victims of abuse and trauma can begin healing the moment they walk through the door.

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  • A new option for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer is being evaluated

    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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  • Providence Holy Cross Medical Center highlights nationally recognized heart care on  World Heart Day

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center highlights nationally recognized heart care on World Heart Day

    National recognitions underscore the hospital's commitment to cardiovascular treatment, recovery and prevention.

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  • Providence Emilie House celebrates 40 years of compassionate living

    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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  • When eating is difficult: How to get good nutrition during cancer treatment

    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

    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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  • Open enrollment: What it is and why it matters

    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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  • Learn about special education support with free, bilingual classes

    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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  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center recognized by U.S. News for excellence in heart care

    Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center recognized by U.S. News for excellence in heart care

    PSJMC has earned three high-performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report for cardiovascular care, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to delivering exceptional care.

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  • Before you enroll: 10 questions everyone should ask

    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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