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Testing, testing...

A medical team from Providence Home & Community Care gear up and get ready to test caregivers and residents for COVID-19 at Providence Mount St. Vincent in Seattle, April 2020. The team used newer ...
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Spotlight on caring: older adults at home get a special delivery of springtime cheer from Providence ElderPlace

Before the pandemic, Providence ElderPlace health and social centers served as the place for our participants, older adults, to receive medical, social, recreational and therapeutic services. When ...
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Face behind the mask

Terry Hylton, RN, director of nursing at Providence Transitional Care in Anchorage, became one of the many caregivers to don “Face Behind the Mask” badges in April 2020. The badges help ...
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A small gesture filled with love

Today I received notification that I had a package. When I went to get it, I realized it was the missing package i had been looking for. It was delivered by accident to a neighbor. Attached to the ...
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Thank you to all Providence healthcare workers

NAC Architecture in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Spokane sends their love and gratitude to all those on the frontlines fighting this pandemic.
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100th virtual birthday party in Covid-19 isolation

Jane is an assisted living resident on Covid-19 lockdown in Southern California. She turned 100 on April 20th and on her Home Services visit the following day, they had a Zoom (virtual) birthday party ...
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The laboratory contributes to the war!

The Laboratory in every hospital is an important member of the army combatting the COVID virus. To identify a patient as "Positive" or "Negative" quickly is key to treating and ...
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Thank you

Aless Bell sends a message of love and gratitude to all of those fighting this pandemic
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Encouragement during a time of uncertainties and fears

In the last few weeks we’ve all been filled with uncertainties and fears. (Will I keep my job, are my parents safe, will our physicians be okay, are my patients taking safety precautions, etc-) ...
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The climb

The mountain appeared in front of me I worried about the climb It was a rocky and rough path. The unknown around every corner Cliffs and drop-offs just out of sight The lonely path wound through weeds ...
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Skywriters send a message of thanks to healthcare workers

Skywriters send a message of thanks to healthcare workers
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We are not alone

You are not alone. Many people are with you, with us, in solidarity during these days. It is important to know that the Sisters of Providence and the Sisters of St. Joseph hold us in prayer each day. ...
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Caregiver, Mark Reilly, lives by the Providence promise, "know me, care for me, easy my way."

Mark Reilly (Home and Community Care liaison) was so kind to go out of his way to assist a St Joseph Family Medicine patient on doing the new ZOOM visit with our provider. He went to the patient with ...
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Child care benefit helps Providence caregivers manage life and work during pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot was asked of health care workers. With the increase in workload, the addition of social distancing and the impact on home life, Providence added a number of ...
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As a working mom - life during COVID

As a Working Mom - Life During COVID Published on April 16, 2020 April 16, 2020 on LinkedIn As many of you know, I've recently moved from Houston, TX to Seattle, WA. Not only am I semi-new to this ...
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Julia Wilson, Senior Project Manager for Providence talks about backup child care at Providence

Julia Wilson speaks about backup childcare resources available as part of the caregiver wellness program at Providence To learn more about how Providence is easing the way for caregivers during this ...
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A conversation with Kristin Johnson about caregiver mental health and wellness resources

Kristin Johnson, Acute and Critical Care Nurse Manager, talks about caregiver mental health and wellness resources available to Providence caregivers. For more information about how Providence is ...
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Archbishop Gomez extends gratitude and offers prayers to those in the medical profession

Archbishop Gomez extends gratitude and offers prayers to those serving in the medical profession. "Trust in Jesus. He is with you always. Turn to him. Ask his protection and guidance. He will ...
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Thank you to all of our in-home caregivers

Thank you to all of our in-home caregivers The message below is circulating on social media. While the author is unknown, the experience they share sheds a spotlight on the extraordinary job our ...
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Oregon National Guard distributing PPE to Benedictine nursing center and Orchard House

On Saturday April 18, 2020, the Oregon National Guard arrived unexpectedly at both Providence Benedictine Nursing Center and Providence Benedictine Orchard House, in Mount Angel, Oregon to deliver ...
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Birthday celebration in the ICU

Providence Saint John’s Health Center One of the ministry’s COVID-19 patients in the ICU had a nice birthday surprise, thanks to Raymond Lee, MD, and dedicated ICU caregivers. Birthday ...
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If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911. Don't wait!

Providence’s Dr. James Beckerman, cardiologist in Portland, with an important message: If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911. Don't wait! Dr. James Beckerman video
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Tribute to my colleagues on the front lines against COVID-19

Working safe from home but close enough to see just a taste of what it's like for co-workers on the front lines, I'm submitting a poem in the hope those involved in direct patient care can ...
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