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Is weight loss medication or surgery an option for you?

1/15/2025

If you have grown frustrated by traditional weight loss methods, you may want to consider weight loss medication or surgery. Providence offers both.

How vitamin D supports the immune system

1/13/2025

Learn how vitamin D boosts immune function, may help prevent illness and can promote overall health from the experts at Providence.

Looking forward: 2025 and beyond

1/10/2025

Providence has bold environmental stewardship goals for 2025 and beyond, including continuing our work toward carbon negative by 2030.

Stay active but safe in winter: Here’s how

Learn why it’s important to get outside during the winter months, and how to exercise safely in cooler weather.

How you can beat stress eating

1/6/2025

If you find yourself reaching for food when you’re feeling emotional, you’re not alone. Plenty of people stress eat. Learn how you can beat it.

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.

Cold sores vs. canker sores

12/30/2024

Learn the differences between cold sores and canker sores, whether cold sores are related to herpes, and how to treat them. Get insights from Providence.

A new treatment for atrial fibrillation comes to Providence

12/27/2024

Providence doctors are now offering pulsed-field ablation (PFA), a new treatment for atrial fibrillation that helps preserve healthy tissue in the body.

TelePsychiatry delivers rapid care to vulnerable patients

12/23/2024

Patients can’t always get specialized mental health care when they are most vulnerable. TelePsychiatry at Providence bridges mental health care gaps.

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.

A complete guide to strep throat infection

12/19/2024

Learn about strep throat, its symptoms, causes, how it spreads and best treatment options. Get expert guidance from Providence on managing strep throat.

Environmental Stewardship at Providence: 2024 Year in Review

12/17/2024

Providence is committed to work toward carbon negative by 2030. Learn what we achieved in 2024 thanks to our comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

Cough remedies: Treating different types of coughs

12/16/2024

Discover remedies for different coughs, including easy home treatments, and learn when to call a doctor with expert advice from Providence.

Tips for coping with holiday stress

12/13/2024

Does the thought of the holidays fill you with dread? A Providence social worker gives you tips on how to decrease the stress.

Bronchitis: Signs, symptoms and treatments

12/11/2024

Learn about the symptoms of bronchitis, how it’s treated and whether it’s contagious or can lead to pneumonia. Get expert guidance from Providence.

Built with intent: Designing health care products that work

12/9/2024

With a robust team of product designers at the helm, Providence is creating digital health care tools that better support patients. Learn how.

Living with Crohn’s disease: Holistic tips and advice

12/6/2024

Learn how to protect your cervical health with regular screenings and prevention tips. Get expert advice from Providence on cervical cancer prevention.

Do adults need immunizations, too?

12/4/2024

Learn about immunizations for adults and how they protect you and your family from illnesses like the flu, pneumonia and shingles.

Your year-end guide to health and well-being

12/2/2024

Read a variety tips to help you manage the stress of the season and sustain your well-being through the end of the year and beyond.

The importance of laughter

Research shows that laughter has many physical, mental and social benefits and is a great way to feel good. Learn more about the importance of laughter.

Innovation in data and tracking for environmental stewardship

11/27/2024

Data is the foundation of Providence’s environmental stewardship goals. Learn how our innovative tracking methods drive change to help us reach our goals.

Advice from a Providence pediatrician: Natural remedies for kids

11/26/2024

A visit to your child’s pediatrician isn’t always needed. Learn about home treatment options that can have your kid feeling great again in no time.

Tips for eating healthy while still enjoying the holidays

11/25/2024

We know it’s hard to make good food and drink choices at holiday meals and events. But you can still enjoy the season without totally blowing your diet.

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.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and its effects on the brain

11/22/2024

Learn what Alzheimer’s disease is and how it impacts the brain. Discover the stages, symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s from Providence.

Providence TeleStroke program redefines rural stroke care

11/21/2024

Rural residents can’t always get stroke care when they need it most. Acute TeleStroke at Providence makes it easier for people to get care when and where they need it.

Hosting a healthy holiday

11/20/2024

Follow these tips from a family medicine specialist at Providence Urgent Care to host a healthy holiday that you and your guests enjoy.

2024 SITC Meeting: A glimpse of recent advancements in immunotherapy

11/19/2024

The annual SITC meeting brings together cancer immunotherapy researchers with a goal to advance science, discover breakthroughs and educate the world on cancer immunotherapy.

A keto diet could benefit people with multiple sclerosis

The ketogenic diet has helped many people lose weight. Now, researchers are suggesting it can also help those who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS).