Providence Press Room
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- Michael Connors
Michael.Connors@providence.org
- Bryan Kawasaki
Bryan.kawasaki@providence.org - Melissa Tizon
Melissa.Tizon@providence.org
- Mike Canfield
Mikal.canfield@providence.org
- 24-Hour Media Relations Line at 907-212-6083
Latest press releases from Alaska

Providence Alaska names interim chief executive
8/1/2025
Providence Alaska has named seasoned health care professional John Hill as interim chief executive.

U.S. News & World Report names Providence Alaska Medical Center Best Regional Hospital
7/31/2025
U.S. News & World Report has named Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) as the Best Regional Hospital in its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings, the only hospital in Alaska to receive this honor.

A strong spirit: VOA Alaska helps youth find a brighter future
7/9/2025
To fully understand just how far Valencia Little has come, it is important to understand where she began.

Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital dedicates Panda Cares Center of Hope
6/26/2025
Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital formally dedicated the Panda Cares Center of Hope during a celebration event on Friday, June 20.
Northern California
- Shannon Garcia
Shannon.garcia@providence.org
860-709-5143
Southern California
- Patricia Aidem
Patricia.aidem@providence.org
661-755-1322
Latest press releases from California

Providence Saint John’s Health Center earns national recognition for excellence in stroke care
7/31/2025
For the eighth consecutive year, Providence Saint John’s Health Center has earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.

Providence Saint John's Health Center nationally recognized for its commitment to quality heart and vascular care
7/29/2025
Providence Saint John's Health Center has become the first hospital within the Providence system to receive this honor.

Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital to unveil new portable X-ray machine at ribbon-cutting ceremony
7/16/2025
A new portable X-ray machine is now calling Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital home, thanks to the generous support of community donors.

Providence Surgeon Showcases Robotic Surgery
6/19/2025
- Stacy Rogge
Stacy.rogge@providence.org
- Joann Hoven
Joann.hoven@providence.org
Latest press releases from Montana

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center breaks ground on new Rural Health Clinic
7/16/2025

Providence Montana wins national awards from Practice Greenhealth
6/10/2025

Providence St. Patrick Hospital Announces Closure of the Family Maternity Center
6/4/2025

Providence St. Patrick Hospital earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade
5/2/2025
- Gary Walker
Gary.walker@providence.org
- Lisa Helderop
Lisa.helderop@providence.org
- Jean Marks
Jean.marks@providence.org
- 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
Meredith.cunningham@providence.org
Latest press releases from Texas/New Mexico

Covenant Health Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Efforts
5/28/2025
Two Covenant Health ministries earn Project Greenhealth awards for environmental stewardship.
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.
Western Washington, including Puget Sound
- Ed Boyle
Edward.Boyle@Providence.org
Eastern Washington
Southeast Washington (Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities)
- Emily Volland
emily.volland@providence.org
Inland Northwest Washington (Spokane and Stevens Counties)
- Jen York
jen.york@providence.org
Latest press releases from Washington

Healthier births start here: Join Providence Everett CenteringPregnancy
Discover the benefits of CenteringPregnancy at Providence Swedish Everett. Learn how this unique prenatal care model offers midwifery support in a group setting.

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.
Latest National Press Releases

Virtual health talk: Understanding lung cancer
7/29/2025
Learn key facts about lung cancer at a free virtual talk hosted by Providence Cancer Institute and Asian Cancer Resource & Support Services.

Office of Transformation helps caregivers better help you
7/29/2025
Our new Office of Transformation uses new technology to improve the lives of caregivers so they can better care for you.

A new cancer therapy at Providence helps immune cells stand their ground
7/29/2025
A new medication developed at Providence Cancer Institute is being evaluated in a clinical trial for people with advanced cancers.

Providence study finds AI clinical assistant reduces provider burnout
7/24/2025
In a Providence study published last week in the Future Healthcare Journal, physicians reported significant reductions in burnout when using DAX Copilot.

A new generation CDK4 inhibitor study for people with HR+ HER2- breast cancer
7/17/2025
A phase III clinical trial for people with HR+ HER2- breast cancer aims to extend survival and improve patients’ quality of life.

Reducing plastic use in health care
7/17/2025
In celebration of Plastic Free July, we are sharing the many creative ways we’ve reduced our reliance on single-use plastics across our health system.

Providence’s Cherodeep Goswami appointed to American Board of Surgery leadership post
7/3/2025
Cherodeep Goswami, Providence chief information and digital officer, has been appointed to the American Board of Surgery’s Board of Directors.

New Study: Providence whole genome sequencing program shows transformative potential for population health
7/1/2025
Published in Nature NPJ Genomic Medicine, Providence-led Geno4ME research program study highlights early detection, personalized prevention and prospect of improved care outcomes.