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Our Stories

  • November 01, 2022

    With Each Breath Detecting Lung Cancer

    Ion bronchoscopy, a robotic-platform for minimally invasive lung biopsy (right), will give many patients at Providence the opportunity to get that early, life-saving diagnosis.  It is our goal to streamline care and shorten the time from initial CT scan of chest to the diagnostic biopsy, from 6 weeks on average to 2 weeks for most patients. The $950,000 machine will be funded through philanthropic gifts from generous donors.
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  • November 01, 2022

    Christmas in the Forest 2022 Raises Funds for Patient Oncology Navigators

    From a suspicious finding through diagnosis, Providence oncology patient navigators help guide patients through the cancer journey as the primary point of contact for the patient. They can assist with securing the initial appointments, coordinating follow-up visits for treatments and procedures, identifying and addressing any barriers to quality care, knowing who to reach out to if an emergency arises, and ensuring a seamless coordination of services between all members of the patient’s health care team.

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  • November 01, 2022

    Honoring Those Who Have Served

    Providence Sound Hospice proudly takes part in the national We Honor Vets program. As of September 2022, more than 80 veterans under hospice care have received recognition through certificates, military challenge coins, flag pins and/or ceremonies.
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  • November 01, 2022

    Providence Integrative Cancer Care

    The Providence Integrative Cancer Care program offers patients an array of holistic medicine treatments designed to complement conventional medical cancer care. Your support is critical to helping patients access these services. 
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  • November 01, 2022

    Providence Foundation Funds a K9 Program for Providence South Puget Sound

    Thanks to the generosity of Foundation donors, St. Peter and Centralia hospitals will soon welcome four-legged caregivers to the Security team. K9 teams will consist of a K9 handler and a bomb and gunpowder deterrent canine partner.
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  • June 24, 2021

    Back Surgery Gives New Life to Tenino Grandmother

    Two years ago, Melissa Hansen couldn’t get out of bed without assistance due to excruciating back pain. Each morning her husband would carefully help her get out of bed and down the stairs. Now, following a lumbar microdiscectomy, Melissa Hansen, 51, now spends most of her day playing with and caring for her energetic young grandson, Eli.
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  • July 01, 2021

    Patient with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Shatters Clinical Trial Records

    Most patients with stage 4 pancreatic cancer are given nine months to a year to live. More than four years after his diagnosis, Michael Covey has shattered clinical trial records and seen an 80 percent reduction in his tumor. 
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  • October 01, 2019

    Solar Power Super Charges

    Thanks to a TransAlta Centralia Coal Transition Grant of $238,036 awarded to Providence Health Care Foundation, in 2020, Providence Centralia Hospital implemented the state’s largest hospital solar panel array resulting in cost savings and energy efficiencies.
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  • September 01, 2016

    Collaborative Care in Southwest Washington

    The unique collaboration of the varied disciplines throughout our two hospitals and over 35 out-patient clinics has truly transformed the lives of our patients like Benji.
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  • April 01, 2015

    A Second Chance

    I believe the best health care does more than save lives. It changes them. “The people at Providence took me in, fed me, clothed me, fixed me and reinvigorated me. In more ways than one, they saved my life and my soul.”

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  • August 01, 2019

    Creating Healing Environments

    Thanks to the generosity of 3 current St. Peter employees, we are happy to announce the establishment of our newest fund, Creating Healing Environments. 

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  • May 01, 2019

    Spine Surgery Keeps Darrell on His Feet

    Darrell McGregor has generally always taken his mobility for granted until one day, he couldn't. The active 68-year old works as a lumberyard manager, plays vigorously with his grandkids, and is an avid, lifetime hunter. 
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  • April 02, 2018

    Celebrating 100th TAVR Patient

    Howard Rotter can now catch his breath. The 90-year-old is back at home in Clearwater, keeping busy turning bowls in his shop and enjoying time with family.
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  • May 01, 2019

    Close-To-Home Cancer Care

    Patty is very pleased with her experience at Providence Regional Cancer System – Centralia and is grateful for the care so close to home.
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About Providence

Providence is a national, nonprofit Catholic health system comprising a diverse family of organizations and driven by a belief that health is a human right. With 52 hospitals, over 1,000 physician clinics, senior services, supportive housing, and many other health and educational services, the health system and its partners employ more than 120,000 caregivers serving communities across seven states—Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington—with system offices in Renton, WA, and Irvine, CA.

 

Our Mission

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

Our Vision

Health for a Better World

Our Values

Compassion · Dignity · Justice · Excellence · Integrity

Our Promise

Know me, care for me, ease my way.

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Washington Foundation
413 Lilly Road NE
Olympia WA 98506
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