Lisa Greenfield’s father and uncle were heroin addicts. Her dad committed suicide in 2011. She succumbed to substance abuse and for years lived on and around the streets of Portland, Oregon. She became estranged from the family she loved—her mother and the younger siblings she once looked out for. She twice attended rehab programs. Both times, she relapsed immediately after returning to a life without steady shelter.
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Providence St. Elias recognized for excellence in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, rated among nations best rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News
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Mafe Chase, RN, is helping caregivers better recognize pressure injuries in patients with darker skin tones, advancing more equitable care with support from our Health Equity Fellowship.

Supported by the generosity of more than 650 donors, Providence Portland Medical Center has expanded its emergency department to better serve patients and families when they need care most.

Donor support through the A New Day Campaign is helping create more surgical capacity, shorten wait times and enhance the care experience for patients and caregivers.

Gift builds on a Petaluma family's decades-long connection to the hospital

Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital in 11 procedures and conditions.

Santa Rosa Memorial, Healdsburg and Petaluma Valley hospitals honored for high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

Distinction recognizes the hospital's specialized clinical expertise and commitment to exceptional care for Hip Fracture, Kidney Failure and Pacemaker implantation

The Walk to Remember, honoring pregnancy, infant and child loss, is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Providence Alaska Medical Center.

U.S. News & World Report names Providence Alaska Medical Center best regional hospital and ranks Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital among nation’s best for rehabilitation in 2026-2027.

Providence Saint John's Health Center earned national recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings, ranking among the top nine hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange counties

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers have earned recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings.
Providence’s San Fernando Valley hospitals have been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Best Regional Hospitals for 2026-27.

Providence caregivers, community partners and local families came together July 14 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Paso a Paso.

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Project SEARCH is a one-year transition-to-work program that trains young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be competitive in the job market.

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