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Latest press releases from Alaska
Respite program offers guests a chance to heal physically, recover completely
11/5/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska contributed $265,000 to Catholic Social Services’ Medical Respite program, which provides recuperative living quarters for patients experiencing homelessness.
Providence Alaska Medical Center adopts innovative care model to address nurse shortage
10/24/2024
Providence Alaska Medical Center recently launched a new care model designed to enhance patient safety and help address the nationwide nurse shortage.
Food bank and senior center team up to feed older adults in Valdez
11/5/2024
In 2023, Providence Alaska provided $67,000 to the Valdez Food Bank to help fund meal-delivery services for older adults and provide emergency financial assistance to low-income families.
Providence Alaska Medical Center recognized for providing high-quality cardiovascular care
8/21/2024
Providence Alaska Medical Center has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
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Northern California
Southern California
Latest press releases from California
New Options for Prostate Problems
12/4/2024
Urologist Faisal Ahmed, M.D., talks about Aquablation and other newer, gentler treatments for men with enlarged prostates.
More Choices than Ever for Successful Weight Loss
11/19/2024
The bariatric programs at Providence Little Company of Mary’s San Pedro and Torrance locations offer effective, long-term weight-loss solutions.
Providence honored for California cancer network
11/18/2024
Providence South Division Cancer Institute earns national recognition as a top cancer program
A Better Treatment for Clots
11/19/2024
Using a new minimally invasive procedure, Dr. Rishi Kaushal saved Candy Lugo’s life by quickly removing a blood clot that was preventing her from breathing normally.
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Latest press releases from Montana
Providence St. Patrick Hospital receives two Press Ganey Human Experience Awards!
1/7/2025
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center awarded Critical Access Hospital Accreditation from The Joint Commission
12/9/2024
Dr. Laura Shelton named Chief Medical Officer for Providence Montana Medical Group
Providence announces new Southgate Health Center in Missoula
8/14/2024
The Providence Southgate Health Center will house a dedicated urgent care clinic, primary care clinic and Providence Heart Institute general cardiology clinic.
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Latest press releases from Oregon
Want to work? Providence offers new opportunity to ONA-represented nurses
1/15/2025
Jan. 15, 2025 News Release: Providence ministries are offering an opportunity for ONA-represented acute-care nurses to return to work on Sunday, Jan. 19.
Providence updates mediators - all eight hospitals ready to begin scheduling negotiations
1/14/2025
Jan. 14, 2025 News Release: Providence updates mediators - all eight hospitals ready to begin scheduling negotiations
Providence files unfair labor practice action against hospitalists for failure to bargain in good faith
1/13/2025
Jan. 13, 2025 News Release: Providence Medical Group today filed an unfair labor practice complaint against The Pacific Northwest Hospital Medicine Association.
Providence informs mediators more hospitals are ready to discuss negotiations
1/13/2025
Jan, 13, 2025 News Release: Providence tells mediators six of eight hospitals ready to begin scheduling negotiations with Oregon Nurses Association
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Latest press releases from Texas/New Mexico
Joe Arrington Cancer Research & Treatment Center Earns FACT Re-Accreditation
11/9/2023
JACC earned re-accreditation for stem cell therapy treatment program.
New Hangar Opened for Specialty Transport Fleet
11/9/2023
New hangar increases quality and efficiency in care for specialty transport team.
Covenant Children's Opens Relational Health Center
11/9/2023
The region's only pediatric relational health center opens at Covenant Children's hospital.
New Program Gives Students Live Look Inside the Operating Room
10/9/2023
Covenant Ready helps prepare middle, high school, and college students learn more about different careers in health care.
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Western Washington, including Puget Sound
Eastern Washington
Southeast Washington (Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities)
Inland Northwest Washington (Spokane and Stevens Counties)
Latest press releases from Washington
Providence Everett Honored for Excellence in Maternity Care
U.S. News & World Report named Providence Regional Medical Center Everett (PRMCE) a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care.
Providence Swedish Hospitals in Seattle, Issaquah, Everett and Olympia Named Among Nation’s Best for Maternity Care
12/18/2024
Grateful Hearts: Keith Kristin's Journey from Life-Threatening Complications to Heartfelt Gratitude
12/11/2024
At Providence Heart Institute in Spokane Keith faced heart complications and received a successful heart transplant.
Dr. Mila Sprouse joins Providence Swedish North Puget Sound as Chief Nursing Officer
In her new role as CNO, Dr. Mila Sprouse will lead nursing at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Swedish Edmonds, Swedish Mill Creek and nearly 3,000 nurses across the service area.
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Latest National Press Releases

Leading US health systems launch the Truveta Genome Project, creating the world’s largest and most diverse database to discover the science
1/13/2025
The Truveta Genome Project will enable scientists to transform how diseases are prevented, diagnosed and cured.
Providence Ventures spins out, forms Allumia Ventures
1/7/2025
Health care venture capital firm Allumia Ventures has spun off from Providence to become an independent venture capital firm following a first close of its third fund.
Providence to transition ownership of skilled nursing and assisted living care centers
12/18/2024
Providence announced plans to sell 10 skilled nursing and assisted living care ministries. The sale will ensure continued access to these vital services in its communities.
A year to remember: Advancements, recognition and transitions
1/2/2025
Catch the 2024 highlights from Providence Cancer Institute in this year-end recap focused on research advancements, caregiver recognition and community engagement.
CAR T cell-therapy, hope and healing: Dean’s story
12/20/2024
Discover how Dean Lookingbill’s battle with lymphoma led him to CAR T-cell therapy at Providence Cancer Institute.
Providence reports Q3 2024 results
11/26/2024
Providence announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The not-for-profit health system continued to improve performance while serving more people in need.
Two clinical trials for solid tumor cancers take different approaches to stop growth
11/22/2024
Two global studies open at Providence Cancer Institute will evaluate combinations of medications to help stop or slow the growth of cancer in solid tumors.
Providence names Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., next chief operating officer
11/19/2024
Providence selects Darryl A. Elmouchi, M.D., MBA, as its new chief operating officer, effective Jan. 2.
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