Regional Blog & News

Insights and perspectives across the Providence health system

  • Recognizing signs of stroke can save a life

    Recognizing signs of stroke can save a life

    Lisa Yanase, M.D., appears on KATU’s AM Northwest, reminding people that knowing the signs of stroke — and acting quickly — can make all the difference in saving brain function and recovery outcomes.

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  • A son’s quick thinking helps save his mom from a stroke

    A son’s quick thinking helps save his mom from a stroke

    Erin Rosvold shares her story with local news stations in hopes of educating more people about the signs of stroke. Her son knew and made all the difference.

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  • How “medical twins” are shaping the future of cancer treatment

    How “medical twins” are shaping the future of cancer treatment

    The “medical twin” concept allows the successful treatment of one cancer patient to inform the treatment of another. That research is underway on the Providence Portland campus.

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  • Advancing cancer care with AI-driven precision

    Advancing cancer care with AI-driven precision

    An innovative collaboration between Microsoft and Providence Cancer Institute is bringing faster, more personalized treatment options to patients.

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  • Helping patients keep their hair during chemotherapy

    Helping patients keep their hair during chemotherapy

    Funded by our foundation, our cold capping therapy treatment helps minimize hair loss and gives patients more choice in how they experience care.

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  • Seward’s Bloom program connects parents with resources

    Seward’s Bloom program connects parents with resources

    Providence provided $41,667 in funding to Seward Prevention Coalition for programs like Bloom, which helps fight the effects of adverse childhood experiences.

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  • Bringing Convenient, Compassionate Care Closer to Home in Rancho Mission Viejo

    Bringing Convenient, Compassionate Care Closer to Home in Rancho Mission Viejo

    Providence Mission Hospital recently celebrated an exciting milestone with the opening of the Kathy Williams Family Health Center in Rancho Mission Viejo.

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  • Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Foundation receives $5M from NeilMed Founders Nina and Dr. Ketan C. Mehta

    Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Foundation receives $5M from NeilMed Founders Nina and Dr. Ketan C. Mehta

    The landmark gift will support advanced diagnostic capabilities within Providence’s Hansel Family Care Center.

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  • Robot-assisted lung surgery offers patients faster recovery and greater precision

    Robot-assisted lung surgery offers patients faster recovery and greater precision

    A new generation of robotic technology is transforming thoracic surgery — bringing more precise care, faster recovery times and a more personalized experience for patients.

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  • Providence caregivers develop creative methods of reducing waste

    Providence caregivers develop creative methods of reducing waste

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  • Winston's wagging tail brings comfort and connection

    Winston's wagging tail brings comfort and connection

    Meet Winston, a Shetland sheepdog and one of the six therapy dogs who visits caregivers and patients at Providence Medford Medical Center.

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  • Stroke care is evolving, but fast action still matters most

    Stroke care is evolving, but fast action still matters most

    Pawani Sachar, M.D., vascular neurologist and medical director of Providence Medford’s stroke program, offers insights into modern care, and reminds us that urgency is key when seeking stroke recovery

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  • Opening of Kadlec Candy Mountain Clinic to expand primary care

    Opening of Kadlec Candy Mountain Clinic to expand primary care

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  • Providence researchers head to Chicago for leading cancer conference

    Providence researchers head to Chicago for leading cancer conference

    Researchers at Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, a division of Providence Cancer Institute of Oregon, are helping shape the future of cancer care at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago.

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  • Providence recognized as a national leader in environmental stewardship

    Providence recognized as a national leader in environmental stewardship

    Providence received 42 Practice Greenhealth Awards among 33 hospitals, including a Top Health System award and five Top 25 recognitions for hospitals.

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  • Caregivers raise more than $1,000 for multiple sclerosis awareness

    Caregivers raise more than $1,000 for multiple sclerosis awareness

    Our caregivers recently raised more than $1,000 for multiple sclerosis awareness, demonstrating their commitment to standing alongside patients not only in care settings, but in everyday life.

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  • How one Newberg team's handmade touch brings blooms to the bedside

    How one Newberg team's handmade touch brings blooms to the bedside

    At Providence Newberg, the "Sunshine Committee" is bringing handmade flower bouquets to the bedside, making cancer treatment feel more compassionate human-centered.

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  • Jordy the Service Dog brings Pawsitive Healing to Patients and Caregivers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

    Jordy the Service Dog brings Pawsitive Healing to Patients and Caregivers at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

    Three times a week for the past five years, patients, caregivers and visitors at Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital have been delighted and calmed by the site of Jordy.

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  • Providence St. Vincent celebrates the lifesaving gift of 100 heart transplants

    Providence St. Vincent celebrates the lifesaving gift of 100 heart transplants

    Anthony Roberts is a heart transplant recipient. Hear his story about his remarkable recovery and learn more about the major milestone for the heart transplant program.

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  • David and Martha Ho Gift $5.4 Million to Advance Cancer Care   at Providence Saint John’s Health Center

    David and Martha Ho Gift $5.4 Million to Advance Cancer Care at Providence Saint John’s Health Center

    A $5.4 million gift from Foundation Trustee David Ho and his wife, Martha Ho, is advancing cancer care at Providence Saint John’s Health Center and Saint John’s Cancer Institute through the acquisitio

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