In July, Providence had the honor of celebrating the 150th anniversary of Providence St. Vincent, Oregon’s first hospital.
After an arduous journey from Montreal and settling in the Northwest, the Sisters of Providence began laying the groundwork for their ministry and Mission – to care for the poor and vulnerable. On July 19, 1875, that Mission came to life with the opening of St. Vincent Hospital on NW 12th Ave in Portland. One doctor and five sisters ran the hospital in a three-story, wood-frame house with capacity for 75 beds.
Just shy of St. Vincent’s 20th anniversary, the hospital moved to a bigger facility nearby on NW Westover Road with room for 275 patients. And 76 years after that, St. Vincent administrator Sister Rita Ferschweiler, SP, orchestrated the hospital’s momentous move to its current location on NW Barnes Road – over the hill, in Washington County farmland. Despite obstacles and plenty of pushback, Sister Rita persevered to expand and meet the needs of the growing community.
Today, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is an internationally recognized hospital with more than 5,000 caregivers and the capacity to care for nearly 600 patients.
As we celebrate this remarkable milestone and reflect on our history, we are grateful for the legacy of the Sisters of Providence, for the Mission that guides our daily work, and for our patients who rely on us for health, healing and hope.
Attend a free virtual presentation on Lobular Breast Cancer
Providence medical breast oncologist to give a special presentation on Lobular Breast Cancer and the latest data on the development of a lobular prevention vaccine.
Providence and its Foundation bring advanced mobile breast cancer detection to Southcentral Alaska
Providence Alaska is excited to introduce its newest state-of-the-art mobile mammography coach, equipped to bring advanced breast cancer detection technology directly to communities.
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center earns 4-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center recently received a 4-star rating (out of 5 stars) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Providence’s Disney Family Cancer Center goes pink for breast cancer awareness month
The Disney Family Cancer Center in Burbank will be illuminated in pink throughout October to raise awareness about breast cancer and emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment.
Generations of care: A family legacy at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
Long before Providence Health & Services acquired Tarzana Hospital in 2008, the Baca family has been devoted to delivering compassionate care to the San Fernando Valley community.
Next generation therapy for men with mCRPC may extend survival
A medication designed to block and break down the androgen receptor, a key driver of prostate cancer growth, is being evaluated in a clinical trial at Providence Cancer Institute.
Charting new paths in treating ovarian cancer and recurring SCLC
Two new trials evaluating new medications or combinations of medications for people with ovarian cancer or small cell lung cancer open at Providence Cancer Institute.
Providence Alaska Medical Center earns Bariatric Center of Excellence reaccreditation
Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has received reaccreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.
Robotic versus open surgery for early cervical cancer
This is an exciting new trial comparing robotic assisted laparoscopy to open hysterectomy and lymph node assessment for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer.
Personalized mRNA vaccine and next-gen immunotherapy: Two new cancer trials at Providence
Providence Cancer Institute is enrolling patients for two new immunotherapy trials targeting muscle-invasive urothelial cancer and advanced solid tumors.
Providence Redwood Memorial Expands Primary Care Services with Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 18 to celebrate the expansion of primary care services at Providence Family Practice.