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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  • Meet the Many Faces of Medicaid: Why federal cuts would put the nation's health at risk

    Meet 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

    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

    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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  • Easy indoor exercises: Staying active in the winter

    Easy 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

    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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  • Welcome to our healing environment

    Welcome to our healing environment

    A special request for our patients and visitors – Farsi and Spanish translation further below:

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  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center recognized for green initiatives and sustainability leadership

    Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center recognized for green initiatives and sustainability leadership

    Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center has been recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable healthcare and responsible operations that support healthier communities.

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  • A community celebration! Providence Bridge Pedal welcomes 10,000 participants

    A community celebration! Providence Bridge Pedal welcomes 10,000 participants

    It was a beautiful day as smiles shined brightly from bicycle riders and walkers of all ages enjoying the annual event. See video, photos and news from the summer’s biggest bike ride.

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  • How to know if your baby is getting enough breast milk

    How to know if your baby is getting enough breast milk

    Maureen Andersen, certified nurse midwife, shares the signs providers look for, including feeding habits and daily diaper counts.

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  • Community partnerships support Native American families and students

    Community partnerships support Native American families and students

    Providence caregivers joined community partners to support 191 students while celebrating culture, tradition and wellness.

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  • Phil and Penny Knight make historic gift of $1.1 billion to Providence

    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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  • How a midwife can help you understand your options for pregnancy and birth

    How a midwife can help you understand your options for pregnancy and birth

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

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  • Breastfeeding support helps families start strong

    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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  • New cancer center floors expand access to care at Providence Portland

    New cancer center floors expand access to care at Providence Portland

    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.

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  • Celebrating 20 years of caring for the Newberg community

    Celebrating 20 years of caring for the Newberg community

    As the medical center marks its 20th anniversary, caregivers, patients and community members are reflecting on the vision, collaboration and community support that helped make it possible.

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