Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

06/23/2026

From the first heart transplant to the 100th, more than 100 lives have been changed — and counting.

We’re celebrating this incredible milestone at Providence St. Vincent — honoring the patients, caregivers and donors who make every life-saving transplant possible. 💙

06/18/2026

Our community partners at Bloodworks Northwest have decalred a CODE RED due to a less than one to two-day supply of critical blood types and platelets. Without immediate action, the situation could turn heartbreaking with a single incident.

It is especially dire during summer and what we refer to as the 100 deadliest days – the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when donations go down but accidents and injuries go up.

Only about 3% of people donate blood. If just 1% more stepped up, we could ease shortages and stabilize the supply.

We urgently need as many donors as possible at our upcoming blood drive to ensure Pacific Northwest patients have immediate access to lifesaving transfusions for cancer treatment, trauma care, and childbirth complications.

If you’re feeling healthy, please consider taking one hour out of your day to give blood. Thank you for signing up to save lives in our community at an upcoming Providence St. Vincent monthly blood drive:

• Monday, June 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, July 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn more and sign up at Bloodworksnw.org.

06/18/2026

🌟 Celebrating our nurses and the difference they make every day 🌟

Elizabeth Paxton, Ph.D., RN, chief nursing officer at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, has received a 2026 Nursing Excellence Award in the nursing director category.

Liz was recognized for elevating the voice of the bedside nurse, leading the creation of Oregon’s first nurse-driven strategic plan and advancing professional governance.

A transformational leader, she inspires growth, innovation and excellence across the nursing community.

Thank you, Liz, for living our Mission through your dedication and care. 💙

06/17/2026

♻️ Save the date: Styrofoam collection returns June 27 ♻️

After an overwhelmingly successful January event — collecting five truckloads of Styrofoam and keeping it out of landfills — Providence is hosting its next FREE collection day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

📍 Drop-off locations:

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Behind hospital on the north end of campus – follow signs
9205 SW Barnes Rd, Portland

Providence Plaza (formerly known at Providence Office Park or POP)
Building 2
4400 NE Halsey St, Portland

Providence Willamette Falls Community Center
Parking lot
519 15th St, Oregon City

✅ Accepted: Clean, rigid Styrofoam that snaps when bent
❌ Not accepted: Soft/squishy foam or material with tape, plastic or debris

This effort is powered by our ministry green teams in partnership with City of Roses Recycling, supporting our shared commitment to sustainability.

Let’s keep making a difference — one drop-off at a time. 🌎

06/01/2026

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is celebrating the milestone of giving more than 100 people the lifesaving gift of a new heart.

Anthony Roberts is one of those recipients — who describes his wait for a new heart as the darkest moments of his life. Hear his story about the transplant that saved his life and the remarkable recovery he's made in a matter of months.

05/27/2026

Stroke can happen to anyone — at any time. Know the signs. Act fast.

Watch our Providence expert break down BE FAST and what to do in an emergency. ⬇️

05/26/2026

GLP-1 medications are changing the conversation around weight and metabolic health.

Hear from our physicians about the benefits, risks and why care from a trusted provider matters. ⬇️

05/21/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness month and our doctors want to remind you that time is brain.

If you see someone losing balance, struggling to speak, their face is drooping, their arms become weak or numb, or they’re having trouble seeing, do not wait – call for help immediately.

The faster our caregivers can treat a stroke, the better the outcome.

05/19/2026

From a 5K training program to free on-demand wellness classes such as yoga and strength training – Providence’s Basecamp Prevention + Wellness program has something for everyone!

Learn more about the program in this article from The Catholic Health Association of the United States. ⬇️

Heart to Start is now part of a broader offering with health coaching, classes and resources.

05/16/2026

Looking for hands-on tools to make labor more manageable?

Our labor comfort class helps expectant parents and partners feel prepared, supported and in sync.

📅 Saturday, May 23 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
📍 Providence St Vincent Medical Center

Register today: http://provhealth.org/6180vRrxk