News & Stories

Howard H. White marvels that the generosity of Phil and Penny Knight allowed him to receive a new heart close to home.

Jim Powell first noticed his left hand and wrist would move involuntarily. Then his left arm began to tremble. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014.

The COVID-19 outbreak accelerated the need for expanded critical care space at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. Thanks to generous donors, a brand new intensive care unit on the lower level of the hospital opened in December.

Dinah Nicholson never imagined she was at risk for a stroke. But in May 2021, she had a mini-stroke – a transient ischemic attack (TIA) – and was taken to the emergency department at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. 

Salem resident Sharon Petersen, 78, is all too familiar with severe heart disease. She has had two triple bypasses and several other cardiac procedures. Her mother, grandmother and adult daughter all died of heart disease. 

“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

A mini Ferrari, virtual reality goggles and even stuffed animals all have the ability to ease the anxiety of our youngest patients at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.

Thanks to generous donor support, Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center is now equipped with Icometrix—a tool that uses artificial intelligence to identify microscopic disease progression in patients with MS.