Our Stories

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Providence General Foundation is thrilled to announce Joe and Ashley Gaffney as 2023 Festival of Trees Chairs.

A group of kindhearted kiddos in Everett recently held a bake sale at their local park, with part of the proceeds donated to Providence and the remainder to “saving the world.” We’re honored to share their hard-earned donation with such a worthy cause!

Carts of equipment clattering down the hallway, beeps and buzzes of heart monitors, urgent pages over the intercom— the sounds of health care can be unsettling.  But for a short while, hospital patients, visitors, and staff can experience calm among the clatter with a different kind of medicine: harp, guitar, and soft vocal music from Sacred Harmonies, Providence Everett’s therapeutic music program. 

Every first birthday party is special. But when Afton O’Connor turned one year old in March, you better believe it was quite a celebration. Every day is a celebration because Afton had a rocky start to life.

Ming “Mitch” Qi Shao arrived at Providence Everett after falling into the frigid waters of Puget Sound while crabbing. One of his oars separated from his rowboat, and he jumped in to try to get it—before long, he was too far from his boat to get back.

Jim O’Neill was feeling off. He couldn’t walk more than four or five minutes without needing to sit. His primary care doctor told him it was likely from long COVID and there weren’t many treatment options. But that diagnosis didn’t seem right to Jim. 

The Bjorg family is a pillar of philanthropy in Snohomish County. For more than three decades Carol, her late husband Gordy, and their two adult children and spouses have generously given their time and treasure to better the community that has provide so much for them. 

For decades, the Dwayne Lane Auto Family has ended its radio and TV jingles with the promise “We’ll take care of you.”  Providence Regional Medical Center Everett might not have a catchy tune, but Tom Lane knows— firsthand—that his local hospital lives up to that same pledge.

Amber Jensen of Snohomish loves drama. The 19 year old prefers the singing, dancing and acting kind, as opposed to the real-life drama that happened last October. It began with a headache one Wednesday, after five hours of online college. 

Marshall & Katherine Cymbaluk call themselves "everyday people." What they recently did, however, does not happen every day. The long-time Everett couple—along with their children—made a transformational gift that elevates health care in the region.

Jim Staniford, who owns Everett’s Vintage Cafe with his wife Karen, was grouchy as he climbed the stairs to their home above the restaurant that April afternoon. The stomachache he’d had for several days just wasn’t getting better.

He popped an acid reducer and an ibuprofen and hoped a nap would help. Karen was worried. She noticed his hands were shaking. He was ghostly pale. She told Jim she wanted to call 911.

Isaiah was just two weeks post-op after back surgery, but he wouldn’t let that stop him from a summer favorite for him and his brothers. They could hardly wait for the week of songs, games and new friends at Camp Prov. 

A new, 1,600 square-foot rooftop patio provides inpatient mental health patients at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett’s Colby Campus with opportunities to heal outside the hospital walls.

Providence-WSU Internal Medicine residents merge medicine and Mission

Camano Island resident Patt fell to the ground as she suffered a massive stroke. But thanks to an innovative emergency stroke treatment that had recently become available 24/7 for patients at Providence Everett, her life was saved.

When Omicron hit, we sent out a call to the community to help lift the spirits and morale of our hardworking and selfless caregivers by sending them Nourishment & Encouragement.

The incredible support of our community allowed us to fill and deliver 80 boxes with 100+ treats and dozens of notes of encouragement to caregivers in our local hospitals and clinics.