Providence Portland Medical Center

Providence Portland Medical Center is a General acute care hospital located in Portland, Oregon, and is part of the Providence Health & Services network, which includes Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Providence Milwaukie Hospital, and Providence Newberg Medical Center. The hospital is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is a Private institution, providing a range of medical services to the community, including Emergency department care, Surgery, and Intensive care unit services, in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University and Kaiser Permanente. The hospital has a long history of providing quality care, with a strong focus on Patient-centered care and Evidence-based medicine, as promoted by the Institute of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The hospital's commitment to quality care is reflected in its accreditation by The Joint Commission and its recognition by Leapfrog Group and American Hospital Association.

● Overview

Providence Portland Medical Center is a 483-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, and Orthopedic surgery, in partnership with American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and American Academy of Neurology. The hospital has a strong focus on Patient safety and Quality improvement, with a range of initiatives in place to ensure that patients receive the best possible care, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. The hospital is also committed to Medical research and Education, with a range of programs and partnerships in place to support the development of new treatments and therapies, including collaborations with Harvard Medical School, Stanford University School of Medicine, and University of California, San Francisco.

● History

The hospital was founded in 1941 by the Sisters of Providence, a Catholic organization that has a long history of providing healthcare services in the Pacific Northwest, including Providence Seattle Medical Center and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. Over the years, the hospital has undergone several expansions and renovations, including the addition of a new Intensive care unit and Emergency department, with support from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Today, the hospital is part of the Providence Health & Services network, which includes a range of hospitals and healthcare services across Oregon and Washington, including Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and Providence St. Peter Hospital.

● Services

Providence Portland Medical Center provides a wide range of medical services, including Primary care, Specialty care, and Surgical services, in collaboration with American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American College of Surgeons. The hospital has a strong focus on Cardiovascular care, with a range of services including Cardiac catheterization, Coronary artery bypass grafting, and Heart transplantation, as well as Cancer care, with a range of services including Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, and Surgical oncology, in partnership with American Society of Clinical Oncology and National Cancer Institute. The hospital also provides a range of other services, including Neurology, Orthopedic surgery, and Rehabilitation services, with support from American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

● Campus

The hospital is located on a 64-acre campus in Portland, Oregon, and includes a range of facilities, including a Main hospital building, Medical office building, and Parking garage, as well as Helipad for Emergency medical services transport, in collaboration with Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. The campus is also home to a range of other healthcare services, including Urgent care, Imaging services, and Laboratory services, with support from American College of Radiology and College of American Pathologists. The hospital is committed to Sustainability and Environmental stewardship, with a range of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact, including Energy efficiency and Waste reduction, as promoted by Environmental Protection Agency and United States Department of Energy.

● Accreditation

Providence Portland Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, which is a national organization that evaluates healthcare organizations based on their quality and safety, in partnership with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and National Committee for Quality Assurance. The hospital has also been recognized by Leapfrog Group and American Hospital Association for its commitment to Patient safety and Quality improvement, as well as by American Nurses Credentialing Center for its Magnet recognition program. The hospital is also certified by American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association for its Cardiovascular care services, and by American Society of Clinical Oncology for its Cancer care services.

● Community_involvement

Providence Portland Medical Center is committed to Community involvement and Social responsibility, with a range of programs and partnerships in place to support the health and wellbeing of the community, including Health education and Health promotion initiatives, in collaboration with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization. The hospital also provides a range of Charity care and Financial assistance programs to support patients who are unable to pay for their care, with support from Catholic Health Association and American Hospital Association. The hospital is also involved in a range of Community outreach and Partnership initiatives, including collaborations with Local health departments, Community health clinics, and Non-profit organizations, such as American Red Cross and United Way.