Oregon Brain Aneurysm Support Group - Specialists in neurology provide education and support for patients suffering from brain aneurysms. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Second Thursday of every month. Join us @ Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Brain Institute conference room, East Pavilion, Suite 363 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for a list of topics and details.
4/17/10
Walk MS 2010: Join Providence at the MS walk to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to fund research and provide education, programs and services to the 400,000 people living with MS in our country. We encourage you to join our team, donate to the cause or attend the event. The Portland walk begins at 10 a.m. at the Pioneer Courthouse Square. Please click here for times, dates and locations of Walk MS in other Ore. and Wash. communities.
5/5/10
What Every Patient Should Know About MS – Stanley Cohan, M.D., Ph.D., medical director Providence Multiple Sclerosis Center is giving a presentation for persons diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and their family and friends. Please register by calling the National MS Society, Oregon Chapter, at 800-344-4867 or visit www.defeatMS.com and view the Oregon Chapter Calendar. Free forum in Pendleton. More details to come.
Cancer Center
3/23/10
“Colorectal Cancer Risk and Prevention: How to Prevent Meeting Your Neighborhood Cancer Doctor,” a free informational presentation. - Learn about colonoscopies and other screening options, the role of exercise in reducing colon cancer risk and the importance of early detection. Free forum at Providence Portland Medical Center, first floor, North Tower, Jill Lematta Learning Center, 6 to 7pm, Tuesday March 23. Registration requested. Please call the Providence Resource Line at 800-562-8964 or 503-574-6595.
3/24/10
“Colorectal Cancer Risk and Prevention: How to Prevent Meeting Your Neighborhood Cancer Doctor,” a free informational presentation. - Learn about colonoscopies and other screening options, the role of exercise in reducing colon cancer risk and the importance of early detection. Free forum at Providence Seaside Hospital, Education Center, 6 to 7pm, Wednesday, March 24. Registration requested. Please call the Providence Resource Line at 800-562-8964 or 503-574-6595.
3/25/10
“Colorectal Cancer Risk and Prevention: How to Prevent Meeting Your Neighborhood Cancer Doctor,” a free informational presentation. - Learn about colonoscopies and other screening options, the role of exercise in reducing colon cancer risk and the importance of early detection. Free forum at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Stanley-Shafer Room 20-21, 6 to 7pm, Thursday, March 25. Registration requested. Please call the Providence Resource Line at 800-562-8964 or 503-574-6595.
10/4/10
Understanding Breast Changes: What Every Woman Needs to Know - For many women, concern about getting breast cancer prompts them to watch for breast changes. These changes are common, and even though most are not cancer, breast changes can be worrisome. Join us as experts from Providence Cancer Center discuss screening to detect breast cancer early. Free lecture @ Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Mother Gamelin Room from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
10/12/10
Understanding Breast Changes: What Every Woman Needs to Know - For many women, concern about getting breast cancer prompts them to watch for breast changes. These changes are common, and even though most are not cancer, breast changes can be worrisome. Join us as experts from Providence Cancer Center discuss screening to detect breast cancer early. Free lecture @ Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Souther Auditorium from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
10/14/10
Understanding Breast Changes: What Every Woman Needs to Know - For many women, concern about getting breast cancer prompts them to watch for breast changes. These changes are common, and even though most are not cancer, breast changes can be worrisome. Join us as experts from Providence Cancer Center discuss screening to detect breast cancer early. Free lecture @ Providence Portland Medical Center, Cancer Center Amphitheater from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
10/20/10
Understanding Breast Changes: What Every Woman Needs to Know - For many women, concern about getting breast cancer prompts them to watch for breast changes. These changes are common, and even though most are not cancer, breast changes can be worrisome. Join us as experts from Providence Cancer Center discuss screening to detect breast cancer early. Free lecture @ Providence Newberg Medical Center, Conference Center from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Child Center
01/13 - 03/17/10
Healthy 'n Fit - The 10-week class aims to teach families to develop healthy lifestyle habits that can be sustained over the long term. In class, parents and kids work with the dietitian and a fitness specialist in a fun, motivating group atmosphere. 10-class session @ Providence St. Vincent Medical Center on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
03/17/10
Swindells Center 2010 Child disAbility Awareness Video Series: What Did you Say? - A guide to Speech Intelligibility in People with Down Syndrome. A comprehensive overview of speech intelligibility problems in children who speak but are not easily understood. 59 minutes. Free video presentation @ Providence Child Center, Swindells Center conference room at noon.
Community Events
03/13/10
Medication take back events planned - More than 25 communities in Oregon are offering prescription drug take back events on Saturday, March 13. All unwanted prescription drugs will be accepted for free, and both controlled and uncontrolled medication will be accepted.
04/17/10
Providence Medical Group - Medford Pediatrics Open House - Meet the staff, tour the new clinic and receive fun gifts for the kids. Free open house @ Providence Medford Medical Center, Medford, Ore. from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Foundations
05/4/2010
Estate Planning Seminar at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center - The Office of Gift Planning for Providence Foundations in Oregon has partnered with local estate planning attorneys to providefree seminars about the basics of wills and estate planning. Reservations are required: call 503-216-6639 or 1-877-228-2574; or e-mail giftplanning@providence.org. Free seminar at Souther Auditorium, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
05/5/2010
Estate Planning Seminar at Providence Newberg Medical Center - The Office of Gift Planning for Providence Foundations in Oregon has partnered with local estate planning attorneys to providefree seminars about the basics of wills and estate planning. Reservations are required: call 503-216-6639 or 1-877-228-2574; or e-mail giftplanning@providence.org. Free seminar at Sherwood Room, Providence Newberg Medical Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
05/11/2010
14th Annual Sister Marilyn Schwab Memorial Lecture - The Nun Study - Educators in Life and in Death - Sister Catherine Bertrand, SSND.Come learn the Nun Study for Brain Research and its implications for everyday living. The Nun Study is considered by experts on aging to be one of the most innovative efforts to answer questions about who gets Alzheimer’s disease and why. To make your reservation, please call 503-845-6773. Free lecture at Benedictine Sisters Hospitality Center from 7 to 8 p.m.
05/12/2010
Estate Planning Seminar at Providence Portland Medical Center - The Office of Gift Planning for Providence Foundations in Oregon has partnered with local estate planning attorneys to providefree seminars about the basics of wills and estate planning. Reservations are required: call 503-216-6639 or 1-877-228-2574; or e-mail giftplanning@providence.org. Free seminar at Cancer Center Amphitheater, Providence Portland Medical Center from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
05/13/2010
Estate Planning Seminar at Providence Portland Medical Center - The Office of Gift Planning for Providence Foundations in Oregon has partnered with local estate planning attorneys to providefree seminars about the basics of wills and estate planning. Reservations are required: call 503-216-6639 or 1-877-228-2574; or e-mail giftplanning@providence.org. Free seminar at Cancer Center Amphitheater, Providence Portland Medical Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
05/13/2010
Estate Planning Seminar at Providence Milwaukie Hospital - The Office of Gift Planning for Providence Foundations in Oregon has partnered with local estate planning attorneys to providefree seminars about the basics of wills and estate planning. Reservations are required: call 503-216-6639 or 1-877-228-2574; or e-mail giftplanning@providence.org. Free seminar at Mother Gamelin Conference Room, Providence Milwaukie Hospital from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
05/13/2010
Estate Planning Seminar at Providence Seaside Hospital - The Office of Gift Planning for Providence Foundations in Oregon has partnered with local estate planning attorneys to providefree seminars about the basics of wills and estate planning. Reservations are required: call 503-216-6639 or 1-877-228-2574; or e-mail giftplanning@providence.org. Free seminar at Education Center, Providence Seaside Hospital from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
06/4/2010
ABC Auction for the Child Development Center - at Providence Benedictine Nursing Center. This annual fundraising event provides support for the Child Development Center at Providence Benedictine Nursing Center.For ticket information, please call 503-845-6841. Auction at Providence Benedictine Nursing Center, Mt. Angel, Ore. Silent auction opens at 10 a.m.dinner begins at 5 p.m.
Healthy Heart and Vascular Lecture - "Deep-vein thrombosis" - Kent Williamson, M.D., discusses how to recognize the signs of DVT. This vascular disease is one of the most common, and preventable, causes of death. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please call the Providence Resource Line to register, 503-574-6595. Registration is required. Free lecture @ Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Souther Auditorium from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
04/6/10
Healthy Heart and Vascular Lecture - "Irregular Heart Beat: How to keep a steady rhythm" - Daniel Oseran, M.D., shares the latest information about heart rhythm disorders, including the potential consequences for your health and advanced treatments. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please call the Providence Resource Line to register, 503-574-6595. Registration is required.
Free lecture @ Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Souther Auditorium from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
04/19/10
Healthy Heart and Vascular Lecture - "Irregular Heart Beat: How to keep a steady rhythm" - Ashkan Babaie, M.D., and Alexi Zemsky, M.D., share the latest information about heart rhythm disorders, including the potential consequences for your health and advanced treatments. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please call the Providence Resource Line to register, 503-574-6595. Registration is required. Free lecture @ Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland, Cancer Center Amphitheater from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
04/20/10
Healthy Heart and Vascular Lecture - "Take Heart: Living with heart failure"
- Jacob Abraham, M.D., discusses heart failure, which is growing fast in the United States, and measures to treat and survive this chronic condition. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please call the Providence Resource Line to register, 503-574-6595. Registration is required.
Free lecture @ Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside
from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
05/3/10
The Heart of the Matter: Women and Heart Disease - Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, claiming more lives each year than any other disease. One in three men and one in two women lose their lives to cardiovascular disease. Join us as cardiology experts from Providence Heart and Vascular Institute discuss the facts that every woman needs to know. Free lecture @ Providence Milwaukie Hospital, Mother Gamelin Room from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
05/4/10
The Heart of the Matter: Women and Heart Disease - Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, claiming more lives each year than any other disease. One in three men and one in two women lose their lives to cardiovascular disease. Join us as cardiology experts from Providence Heart and Vascular Institute discuss the facts that every woman needs to know. Free lecture @ Providence Portland Medical Center, Cancer Center Amphitheater from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
05/26/10
The Heart of the Matter: Women and Heart Disease - Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, claiming more lives each year than any other disease. One in three men and one in two women lose their lives to cardiovascular disease. Join us as cardiology experts from Providence Heart and Vascular Institute discuss the facts that every woman needs to know. Free lecture @ Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Souther Auditorium from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Regain Your Freedom: Women and Bladder Control - Talking about bladder control problems isn’t easy. In fact, many women live with these conditions for years before seeking treatment. If you're one of the millions of women who experience bladder control problems, don't let embarrassment keep you from getting the help you need. Join us as experts from Providence Continence Center discuss ways to help you take back control and regain your freedom. Free lecture @ Providence Portland Medical Center, Cancer Center Amphitheater from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
11/9/10
Regain Your Freedom: Women and Bladder Control - Talking about bladder control problems isn't easy. In fact, many women live with these conditions for years before seeking treatment. If you're one of the millions of women who experience bladder control problems, don't let embarrassment keep you from getting the help you need. Join us as experts from Providence Continence Center discuss ways to help you take back control and regain your freedom. Free lecture @ Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Souther Auditorium from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
11/15/10
Regain Your Freedom: Women and Bladder Control - Talking about bladder control problems isn't easy. In fact, many women live with these conditions for years before seeking treatment. If you're one of the millions of women who experience bladder control problems, don't let embarrassment keep you from getting the help you need. Join us as experts from Providence Continence Center discuss ways to help you take back control and regain your freedom. Free lecture @ Providence Milwaukie Hospital from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
11/17/10
Regain Your Freedom: Women and Bladder Control - Talking about bladder control problems isn't easy. In fact, many women live with these conditions for years before seeking treatment. If you're one of the millions of women who experience bladder control problems, don't let embarrassment keep you from getting the help you need. Join us as experts from Providence Continence Center discuss ways to help you take back control and regain your freedom. Free lecture @ Providence Newberg Medical Center, Conference Center from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
