Blessing for the Providence Center for Health Care Ethics

Several times each year, the Providence Center for Health Care Ethics hosts funded lectureships in a hybrid format for all caregivers across the system. Each June, the Andy & Bev Honzel Endowed Chair

In this episode ethicist Dr. Sara Kolmes discusses the deep meaning and healing that complimentary and alternative forms of medicine can have in the lives of our patients with Kay Gorka. Kay serves as

In this episode, ethicists Jacquelyn Harootunian-Cutts and Kayla Tabari discuss the unspoken norms that shape how clinicians engage the electronic medical record, noting both the advances and perils o

In this episode ethicists Kayla Tabari and Kevin Dirksen discuss a locally-famous phrase from the founding director of the Providence Center for Health Care Ethics, Rev. John Tuohey: “Consent is a pri

In this episode we explore how capacity is often only the first, or threshold, question in any complex case. Dr. Harry Peled, a cardiologist and medical director of critical care shares wisdom from hi

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Mason and Dr. Mark Carr discuss the theology of medicine, contemplating the development of Christian perspectives on health and healing. Noting the long history of religiou

Meet Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange Values in Action honorees whose service in action model our core values of Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence and Integrity.

Dr. Nicketti M. Handy is a board-certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologist. She is a dedicated breast surgeon who primarily practices out of the Disney Family Cancer

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America — but for some people, the biggest risk factor may be hidden in their genes. In a recent Spectrum News 1 SoCal News story, St. Joseph Hospit

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Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Ground Level Falls The Emergency Department at Providence St. Patrick Hospital sees nearly 400 adults each year who have injuries from falling from 3ft or less abov

Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Women’s Cancer Support Group If a woman is diagnosed with cancer, going through treatment, or living as a cancer survivor, she’ll likely need encouragement and conn

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Providence Montana - HealthBreak - Environmental Stewardship 2026 The Facilities Team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital manages vital services like the electricity, water, heating, and cooling needs