Our Stories

Providence St. Mary Population Health Department recently launched a new initiative for our community, Promotores de Salud or Community Health Workers. Promotores specialize in reaching vulnerable, low-income and underserved members of Latinx populations.

Michelle grew to trust Brian and he quickly became the person she would call when things got tough. “When she gets frustrated, she calls me and we talk things through. When a person has someone to call who cares, they are less likely to turn to drugs to cope.” 

Using the guiding principles of trauma informed care, they asked him what mattered to him, instead of what was the matter with him.

When Shawna Larsen looks back on her journey through breast cancer, she thinks first of the people who took her experience from what could have been dreadful to one of positivity.

Thanks to philanthropic investments in a new Family Birth Center facility, panda warmer and TeleNICU system, Eliott received the care he needed, close to home.

The Good Samaritan Fund makes it possible for Don and Mary to share a holiday meal.  "For many of our neighbors, it's a choice between food or medicine."

The cardiac rehab program helped Donna regain her strength and functionality.  “As someone who has relied on cardiac care all of my life, St. Mary has excellent care. We must continue to invest [...]"

Mari has worked in Providence clinics for several years and is pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. She hopes to become a speech pathologist and work with children.