Across the seven states served by the Providence family of organizations, I am always proud of how our more than 120,000 caregivers show up every day to bring the Mission to those in need. My pride grows when I read the inspiring stories of compassion, dedication, hope and healing in our annual...
It's an annual tradition here at Providence. Each January, the executive team and I publish a list of health care "predictions" for the year ahead. For 2024, we foresee transformation and collaboration to be consistent themes across the sector. Though health care has been talking about disrupting...
A message of appreciation for the caregivers of Providence The holidays are a wonderful time of year. Whether your celebrations are kicking off or winding down, this is an opportunity to reflect and appreciate the blessings in our lives. As I look back on 2023, I am deeply grateful for the 120,000...
A message of gratitude for the caregivers of Providence In this time of gratitude, I have been reflecting on the thousands of patients we’ve had the privilege to serve over the past year and the difference we’ve made in their lives. This would not be possible without each and every one of you....
These are incredibly challenging times for health care, and caregivers across the Providence family of organizations feel it every day on the front lines. The national labor shortage has led to staffing pressures, access issues and longer lengths of stay. We continue to be affected by insurers...
Across communities in the U.S., many of our community partners have been participating in Welcoming Week, which runs through Sept. 17. It’s a concerted way to celebrate human connection by getting to know our neighbors of all backgrounds. One such organization is Catholic Social Services in Alaska....
The past few days have been devastating for communities in Eastern Washington, where two massive wildfires erupted over the weekend. Some Providence caregivers have lost their homes while several others have been evacuated or displaced. Thank you to our teams on the ground for working tirelessly to...
It has been absolutely gut-wrenching to watch the destruction and growing death toll in Maui in recent days. Our hearts go out to all who are affected, including our many caregivers who have family and personal connections to the island. To support victims in this time of need, Providence and the...
As health systems create healing environments, it’s imperative that we realize the health sector produces almost 10% of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States — and the consequences are most disproportionately felt by marginalized populations. The emissions come from a number of sources,...
I’m honored to share our 2022 annual report. As you read these stories, you’ll meet some of the inspiring individuals we had the privilege to serve last year, as well as some of the caregivers and community partners who helped us bring our Mission to more people in need. Even in these challenging...
