Regional Blog & News
Insights and perspectives across the Providence health system
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Read ArticleHeart 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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Read ArticleMenopause, 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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Read ArticleStaying 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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Read ArticleManaging 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
Providence honors the donors who have given the gift of life, health and hope to those in need.
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Read ArticleMeet the Many Faces of Medicaid: Why federal cuts would put the nation's health at risk
Learn how Medicaid support 79 million Americans.
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Aquablation now available at St. Joseph Hospital
A new type of surgical treatment for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision to provide long-lasting BPH relief
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A Tribute to St. Mary Medical Center Organ Donors
Providence honors the donors who have given the gift of life, health and hope to those in need.
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Read ArticleEasy indoor exercises: Staying active in the winter
Breanne Brown, M.D., demonstrated simple exercises on KATU’s “Family Matters” to help viewers incorporate movement into their daily routines.
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A Tribute to Providence Little Company of Mary Organ Donors
Providence honors the donors who have given the gift of life, health and hope to those in need.
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Read ArticleWelcome to our healing environment
A special request for our patients and visitors – Farsi and Spanish translation further below:
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Read ArticleA quiet lifeline: Meet the volunteer at Jill Lematta Learning Center
Cancer resources and compassion are plentiful in a quiet space at Providence Cancer Institute Franz Clinic.
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Providence Kodiak Island to host active shooter drills
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center will conduct a series of active shooter drills April 22–25, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure staff preparedness and community safety.
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Read ArticleVOICES of Black Women: A community study in cancer prevention and care
A new study focused on stories will change health outcomes for Black women.
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Read ArticleLeading the way: Providence researchers at AACR Annual Meeting
The annual AACR meeting draws the most innovative cancer researchers seeking breakthroughs in treatments.
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Read ArticleKnowledge is power: Supporting colon health through everyday choices
Registered cancer dietitian Alyssa George shares what research shows about colorectal cancer risk — and how small, everyday choices can make a meaningful difference.
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Read ArticleProvidence Saint John’s Health Center Announces Largest Philanthropic Gift in Its History Through Transformative Stan Lucas Legacy
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Read ArticleTips for getting in and out of your car safely
Heather Robinson, a physical therapist at Providence Medford, describes and demonstrates safe ways to enter and exit your vehicle.
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Read ArticleSupporting heart health through cardiac rehabilitation
Providence Medford’s cardiac rehabilitation specialist Kendra McMillen shares more about what happens in cardiac rehab and offers heart healthy tips.
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Read ArticleThe benefits and risks of artificial intelligence for teens
Artificial intelligence has become a part of children's every day lives, with both benefits and risks. Providence psychologist shares benefits and risks of AI and teens.
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