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- 24-Hour Media Relations Line at 907-212-6083
Latest press releases from Alaska

Providence Alaska Medical Center earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
3/27/2025
On March 6, DNV certified Providence Alaska Medical Center as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of stroke care certification a hospital can achieve.

U.S. News & World Report names Providence Alaska Medical Center among nation's best for maternity care
2/27/2025
Providence Alaska Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for providing Alaskans with high-quality maternity care.

Providence Alaska Foundation names Denali Kemppel board member emeritus
2/25/2025
The Providence Alaska Foundation (PAF) board has honored Denali Kemppel by voting her an emeritus member. Kemppel is being recognized for her contributions during her six years on the board.

Providence opens new primary care clinic in East Anchorage
2/19/2025
Providence Medical Group Alaska recently opened a new primary care clinic to serve Alaskans in Easy Anchorage. Providence Primary Care – Debarr began seeing patients on Monday, Feb. 3.
Northern California
- Christian Hill
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707-499-2928
Southern California
- Patricia Aidem
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661-755-1322
Latest press releases from California

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance Recognized as One of World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek
3/3/2025
Seventh consecutive year for Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance's Transitional Care Center recognized by U.S. News & World Report
2/24/2025
Eleventh Consecutive Year for Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance’s Transitional Care Center.

Providence launches AI-based Ceribell to help diagnose seizure and stroke
2/18/2025
Providence St. Joseph Hospital and Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital are excited to announce the availability of Ceribell, an advanced AI technology

A Team Dedicated to Recovery
3/6/2025
A heroic response by the ER team saved Boyd Jeffery after a stroke, but it was the specialists at the acute rehab unit who gave him his life back.
- Stacy Rogge
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- Joann Hoven
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Latest press releases from Montana

2025 Heart Expo Feb. 22
2/4/2025
Come to the FREE, annual Heart Expo at Providence St. Patrick Hospital on Feb. 22

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
- Gary Walker
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- Lisa Helderop
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- Jean Marks
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- After hours and on weekends, call 503-215-1111 or 503-216-1234 and ask for the on-call media relations team member.
Latest press releases from Oregon

Providence announces tentative agreements with nurses at all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon
2/21/2025
Providence’s Oregon bargaining teams have reached tentative agreements with nurses at all eight Providence hospitals in Oregon.

Providence Medical Group Announces Tentative Agreement with Hospitalists, Palliative Care Physicians at Providence St. Vincent
2/5/2025
Feb. 5, 2025 News Release: Providence Medical Group Announces Tentative Agreement with Hospitalists, Palliative Care Physicians at Providence St. Vincent

Tentative agreements ratified at Providence Women's Clinic
2/4/2025
Feb. 4, 2025 News Release: Tentative agreements ratified at Providence Women's Clinic

Providence announces tentative agreements with Oregon Nurses Association at all eight hospitals
2/4/2025
Feb. 4, 2025 News Release: Providence announces tentative agreements with Oregon Nurses Association at all eight hospitals
- Meredith Cunningham
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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.
Western Washington, including Puget Sound
- Ed Boyle
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Eastern Washington
Southeast Washington (Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities)
- Emily Volland
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Inland Northwest Washington (Spokane and Stevens Counties)
- Jen York
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Latest press releases from Washington

Providence Swedish expands behavioral health services in Snohomish County
4/2/2025
Providence Swedish expanded its behavioral health services to address the growing mental health crisis in Snohomish County. Two new facilities have opened in Everett and Edmonds.

Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County
4/2/2025
Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County.

Providence reaches agreement with Regence/Asuris
3/31/2025
Providence and Regence BlueShield of Washington reached an agreement for new commercial and Medicare Advantage contracts in Washington.

Cancer Partnership leads charge: Providence taps Snohomish leaders to promote colorectal cancer screenings for Black men
3/26/2025
Providence cancer center is proactively raising awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer screenings among Black men in Snohomish County with Black Men in Action Against Colorectal Cancer.
Latest National Press Releases

Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County
4/2/2025
Confirmed measles exposure at two Providence Medical Group Clinics in Snohomish County.

Providence reaches agreement with Regence/Asuris
3/31/2025
Providence and Regence BlueShield of Washington reached an agreement for new commercial and Medicare Advantage contracts in Washington.

We SHARE in advocacy and leadership for the common good
3/28/2025
Providence advocates for environmental stewardship and climate justice by sharing resources and knowledge to inspire and support others.

Shweta Ponnappa recognized as one of 2025's Leading Women
Providence is proud to announce that Shweta Ponnappa has been recognized as one of 2025's Leading Women by Modern Healthcare.

Mission Leadership Institute: Guiding deeper connections with purpose
3/21/2025
Providence developed the Mission Leadership Institute to guide caregivers to deeper connections with their purpose and work.

Providence Clinical Network announces Sam Bajaj as new chief operating officer
3/21/2025
Experienced Leader to Drive Efficiency and Innovation
Eastern Washington (Spokane & Stevens County)
Important information for patients in Spokane and Stevens County, including vaccine updates, how to safely see your doctor, visitor policies, entry into our facilities, clinic closures and more.

Providence names Cherodeep (Chero) Goswami chief information and digital officer
Cherodeep (Chero) Goswami has been appointed its new chief information and digital officer, effective May 12.