Regional Insights
Insights, advice and news items from Providence regions
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Read ArticleChanges to masking requirements begin April 29
Caregiver masks will be highly recommended for most patient-facing encounters in hospitals and clinics.
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Read ArticleMasks required while working with hospital patients
The change comes as COVID tests have jumped to 15% positive, up from 4% in July.
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Read ArticleUpdate on masking requirements effective April 3
We now have new details on our new masking requirements that begin April 3. Read on for answers to common questions, signs, and information to share with patients and visitors.
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Read ArticleProvidence leader developed strength through adversity
Our communications director had to navigate dual roles when a shooter was reported at her children’s school. Learn how COVID-19 helped prepare her.
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Read ArticleProvidence to end pre-admission COVID testing for asymptomatic patients, Jan. 31
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Providence Oregon will stop requiring pre-admission COVID testing of most asymptomatic hospital patients. See the details and a review of recent studies supporting the change.
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Read ArticleProvidence COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Clinic Highly Successful Since Launch
Providence COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Clinic Highly Successful Since Launch. More than 300 COVID positive patients treated avoid serious illness, hospitalization.
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Read ArticleSotrovimab: Monoclonal antibody effective against omicron
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Read ArticleA Prayer of Rememberance
Commemorating the second anniversary of receiving the first known U.S. COVID-19 patient.
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Read ArticleEmergency Rooms Are NOT Testing or Vaccination Sites for COVID-19
Due to the high transmissibility of the Omicron variant and an increased demand for testing, we want to remind you that the Emergency Rooms for Providence in Northern California are not COVID-19 testi
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Read ArticleCOVID Community Update
Providence Northwest Washington responds to Omicron variant spreading in our community.
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Read ArticleFacey Medical Group COVID-19 Information & Service Updates
Vaccine availability and service updates for Facey Medical Group patients
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Read ArticleCold? Flu? COVID? How do I know?
Determine symptoms of COVID, Flu or Cold
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COVID-19 Surgery Requirements
COVID-19 testing is required for all surgery patients within two days (48 hours) prior to surgery, even if you've been vaccinated against COVID-19
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Read ArticleRuben Medrano: Wearing a calming presence as a badge of honor
Eleven years ago, everything clicked for Providence Alaska Medical Center nurse Ruben Medrano, BSN, RN. A nursing school instructor introduced him to one of his nurse superpowers.
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Read ArticleCOVID-19 Testing Sites in Northern California
COVID-19 testing sites in Northern California
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Read Article3 Ways to Help Hospitals: Help us care for those who need it most
Providence and local emergency rooms have a unified message as the COVID surge escalates: Help us help you.
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Read ArticleCelebrating Our Nurses: WHO Year of the Nurse & Midwife
The World Health Organization extended the Year of the Nurse and Midwife through 2021. Here in the Providence Alaska Region, we’re celebrating our nurses through a series of stories.
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Read ArticleThinking about getting vaccinated? See information and locations
Here’s what you need to know: Vaccinated people are much less likely to need hospitalization or become seriously ill than unvaccinated people who get COVID.
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Read ArticlePfizer vaccine now authorized for use in 12-15-year-olds
Providence offers insights about the FDA's approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15-year-olds.
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Read ArticleKaiser, Providence and Medical Teams International partner in vaccine equity efforts
Portland’s first African American Baptist church, Mt. Olivet, has opened a temporary vaccination clinic, funded by Providence Health & Services and Kaiser Permanente.
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