Lately I’ve been saying that we are in a pandemic marathon. For nearly two years, hospital systems like Providence have been responding to recurring surges in volumes and it’s been demanding – many times exhausting – for our caregivers. Thanks to their dedication, we have been able to continue...
At Providence, our Mission compels us to take action to extend our healing ministry where it is needed most. It is deeply saddening to watch the news and see the human suffering and devastation in India due to COVID-19. We hold everyone affected by this pandemic close in our hearts. We are...
When Providence established our vision of Health for a Better World, we knew data was key to the future of health and medicine. Health care providers across the country maintain and protect copious records, serving as the custodians of vital health information. When deidentified and securely...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., left us with many powerful teachings and quotes, including this one, which I reflect on often: “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” Dr. King spoke these words in 1966 at a convention for the Medical Committee on Human...
Every New Year, my team and I pull together our list of "predictions" for health care for the year ahead. There has been a lot of uncertainty lately, but one thing we know for sure is that COVID-19 and the extraordinary events of last year will have a lasting effect on the health of the nation -...
The Food and Drug Administration's emergency use authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccine is the some of the best news we've received all year. The decision was made after an FDA advisory committee reviewed and validated data showing the vaccine to be safe and highly effective. This is a major...
As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the caregivers of Providence. Thank you for your incredible dedication this year. Many of us won’t be able to gather with loved ones the way we traditionally do. And some of us will have an empty seat at the table because of a...
As we await the results of the presidential election, I want to call your attention to two bright spots for health care that are worth celebrating. The first is a victory for rural health care. Last night, the people of Sonoma County, Calif., voted to give our affiliate, NorCal Health Connect,...
A year ago, we unveiled a new brand to unify our diverse family of organizations. The St. Joseph Health cross and colors, combined with the word Providence, forge an elegant symbol of unity while celebrating our strong heritages. Our ministries in Burbank and Torrance, Calif., began...
Lately, I’ve been categorizing the world into three eras: BC, DC and AC. Before COVID, During Covid and After Covid. It was challenging enough before the pandemic to operate health care and ensure affordable access for everyone. Now, we’re experiencing more pressure on multiple fronts. I believe...
