Providence Foundations Stories

Providence Cancer Institute is among a handful of centers in the world capable of developing a type of cancer immunotherapy called adoptive cell therapy.

The 2022 series will feature Oregon artists sharing their creative work as an entry point to conversations about equity and community. 

When Renate was pregnant with her son, Gabriel, she received the devastating news that his brain might not develop and he would most likely live with severe impairment.

More than 400 bike helmets found grateful new owners in the Hood River community in 2021. The helmet giveaway is part of the Trauma Nurses Talk Tough program led by Rhonda Fischer, RN, BSN, CEN, trauma nurse coordinator.

“I appreciate so much having a safe place to stay during my husband’s open heart surgery. A wonderful kindness by all the staff. God bless and keep you.” – Debi

For people who need to be discharged from the hospital but don’t have stable housing to return to, Project Turnkey aims to provide a solution.

Last year, caregivers in the medical/surgery unit at Providence Milwaukie took vital sign measurements over 36,600 times. Unfortunately, they had to use mobile units that often took several minutes to locate and then move to a patient’s room.

When an emergency 48-bed unit opened in early 2022 at Providence Portland Medical Center, it was the result of timely pre-planning, generous Providence donors and a partnership with Oregon Health Authority. 

In her talk, Dr. Sacks shared information about adverse childhood experiences and how those experiences can affect people throughout childhood and into adulthood.

To support Providence providers (doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners), the Providence Medical Staff Coaching Initiative began in 2021. The program is funded in part by donations to Providence Portland Medical Foundation. 

“The hospital is very dear to me, and our family has strong ties to it,” she says. Faith, family and community are what keeps Sheri positive and strong. 

"We really appreciate donor support – your generous donations give us the opportunity to provide the environment and the tools we need to increase coping, self-regulation, body awareness and understanding of the mind-body connection."