Providence Health System
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Providence Health & Services (Providence Health System and Providence Services) is a network of 27 hospitals (and other healthcare related facilities) spanning the states of Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, and California on the United States west coast. Although headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the health system's most dense region is Portland, Oregon and the surrounding area. It is also the parent company of Little Company of Mary, a small group of hospitals in California.
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[edit] History
Providence Health System was founded by the Sisters of Providence, a community of Roman Catholic sisters founded in Montreal, Quebec by Mother Emilie Gamelin in 1843. In 1856, Mother Joseph and four sisters came to Vancouver, Washington (then Washington Territory) to serve the native people and settlers. In 1858, they founded St. Joseph Hospital, the Pacific Northwest's first permanent hospital (now Southwest Washington Medical Center). In 1859, the sisters incorporated their ministries within the Territory of Washington, and Providence Health System continues today as one of the oldest corporations in the state. The sisters went on to establish numerous schools and hospitals in Washington, Montana, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia, and California. Providence Services and its facilities share this corporate lineage.
Providence Health System was managed by the Sisters of Providence until 1979, when the first lay-person was made president of the system due to the declining numbers and expanded services of the religious community. The President and CEO in 2006 is John Koster, MD and their system office is located in Seattle, Washington's Smith Tower.
[edit] Unification With Providence Services
On January 1, 2006, Providence Health System began merging their facilities and resources with those of nearby Providence Services. With this reunification, the current Washington Region has been expanded and renamed the Washington/Montana Region. The interim name of the company is Providence Health & Services with the final name to be chosen in mid-2006. The headquarters will remain in Seattle, Washington.
[edit] Hospitals
[edit] Alaska
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center
- Providence Matanuska Health Care Center
- Providence Seward Medical and Care Center
- Providence Valdez Medical Center
[edit] Washington
- Deer Park Hospital
- Holy Family Hospital
- Mount Carmel Hospital
- Providence Everett Medical Center
- Providence St. Peter Hospital
- Providence Centralia Hospital
- Sacred Heart Medical Center
- Sacred Heart Children's Hospital
- St. Mary Medical Center
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Whitman Hospital
[edit] Montana
- St. Joseph Medical Center
- St. Patrick Hospital
[edit] Oregon
- Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Providence Milwaukie Hospital
- Providence Newberg Hospital
- Providence Seaside Hospital
- Providence Medford Medical Center
[edit] California
- Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
- San Pedro Hospital Little Company of Mary
- Torrance Hospital Little Company of Mary
[edit] Other Types of Facilities
In addition to their 17 primary and acute facilities, Providence Health System hosts facilities for outpatient services, transitional care, home and hospice care, substance abuse programs, mental health treatment, comprehensive outreach programs including prevention and wellness, long-term care, assisted living, and housing.
