Our Stories
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The Tomorrow Starts Today campaign is expanding and improving emergency care for people recovering from acute intoxication. Thanks to a $4.3 million grant secured from the Oregon Health Authority, construction is underway on an enlarged Stabilization and Recovery Area (SARA).
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Fast care when it counts
It happened quickly. John Hubbard was relaxing in his apartment when his cardiologist called, alarmed by something in a blood test taken earlier that day. “He told me to get to the ER ‘right now’,” John recounted. “I felt perfectly fine. But, by the time I arrived I was starting to crash.” -
Generosity unparalleled in depth and breadth
Nancy Lematta has made the lead gift to create a new emergency department at Providence Portland. “We consider Providence as family, and I hope our giving will inspire others to give back,” said Nancy. -
Gift to help revolutionize care for older adults in Oregon
The Springs Living, a senior living company based in McMinnville, Ore., has made a gift to Providence Foundations of Oregon to establish The Springs Living Regional Chair of Geriatric Medical Education. -
Volunteer with inoperable cancer still giving hope to others
You don’t meet someone like Jeff very often. Amid a cancer journey that spans more than 20 years, he exudes a contagious zest for life. -
Thanks a million, B.U.L.L. Session!
For decades, unwavering support from a special group of charity fundraisers has benefited Providence services for children with special health care needs. With their donation this year, they topped $1 million in total giving to Providence!
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Grateful mom makes special gift to buy lifesaving device
When Jessica Mozeico went into labor two months early, she was suddenly introduced to the complex world of the neonatal intensive care unit at Providence Portland Medical Center. -
Empowering patients in labor and delivery
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries. Even with expert, compassionatepregnancy care, patients from vulnerable populations may not understand risks or feel comfortable voicing concerns. -
Winemaker’s cancer journey produces “Providencia”
For 23 years, Brad and Kathleen McLeroy have made Ayres Vineyard a premier winery of Ribbon Ridge in theWillamette Valley. Brad leads every aspect of production, from tending vines to bottling wine. -
Service dogs join security team at Providence Portland
Patients and caregivers at Providence Portland Medical Center have welcomed two new members to the campus security team, thanks to funding from a generous donor. -
Carr Subaru 'Shares the Love' with Providence Children's Health and medically fragile children
The most fragile young patients at Providence just received a lot of love from Carr Subaru Beaverton and Subaru of America -- $70,000 worth.
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Murdock Trust grant awarded to Earle A. Chiles Research Institute for leading-edge lab technology
One of the best ways to cure advanced cancer is to tailor each patient’s therapy to their specific tumor.