Providence Inland Northwest

03/18/2026

Providence nurse Jackie S. sprang into action during an unexpected emergency while dining out. What happened next caught the attention of everyone in the restaurant — and later, thousands more online when the story went viral.

Help us celebrate our hero caregiver Jackie in the comments, and read the full story here: https://blog.providence.org/eastern-washington/providence-nurse-saves-choking-woman

03/17/2026

💚 Happy St. Patrick's Day 💚

This is a day to cherish traditions, foster goodwill and let your dreams take flight. Enjoy the festivities and may good fortune always find you! 🍀

03/16/2026

Not sure where to go when someone in your family gets sick or hurt? You are not alone. It can be hard to know whether you need the emergency department, urgent care, ExpressCare, virtual care or your primary care doctor.

We put together a simple guide to help you choose the right place to start. It can save you time, lower your costs and help you get the care you need faster.

Providence teams across the Inland Northwest are here to support you, no matter where you begin.

Each option serves a different purpose—and choosing the right one can save you time, reduce your costs, and help you get the right care faster.

03/13/2026

Providence Urgent Care now offers “Reserve My Spot In Line”.

▪️ Visit Providence.org/urgentcare and click “Reserve My Spot In Line” to let us know you’re on your way.
▪️ Sign in to MyChart or fill out a short form to hold your spot.
▪️ We’ll let you know your wait time so you can plan when to arrive.
▪️ When you arrive, check in at the reception desk and you will be seen as quickly as possible.

“Reserve My Spot In Line” isn’t an appointment. Patients are seen based on both the severity of their condition and arrival time. Your place may change depending on the needs of others with more urgent health concerns.

Learn more and reserve your spot today at Providence.org/urgentcare.

03/12/2026

When kids need care, comfort matters just as much as medicine.

That is why our Comfort Care Promise guides everything we do to help children feel safe, supported and understood.

From medical play to sensory tools, distraction techniques, and child-friendly explanations, our teams use developmentally appropriate approaches to ease fear. 💛

🌈 See all the ways we bring comfort to life for kids and families:

Every team member here follows The Comfort Promise: We promise to do everything in our power to minimize pain during procedures like immunizations, lab draws, and IV starts.

03/11/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Screening saves lives — and it’s easier than ever. Providence offers multiple screening options, including at‑home kits and colonoscopy services.

If you’re 45 or older, now is the time to talk with your doctor about screening.

For more information, visit https://blog.providence.org/cancer/the-truth-about-colorectal-cancer

03/10/2026

Big things are happening at the Providence Heart Institute.

Our teams swapped stethoscopes for sledgehammers to break ground on a major modernization project.

More space. More innovation. More ways to care for our patients.

Stay tuned for the transformation. ❤️🔨

Learn more: https://foundation.providence.org/wa/eastern/about-us/our-stories/40-million-dollar-follow-your-heart-campaign-announced-for-providence-heart-institute

03/09/2026

Two of our pediatric oncology patients met in our in‑hospital school and quickly became the kind of friends who make the hard days a little easier.

Our Hospital School Program, made possible by the Providence Inland Northwest Foundation, supports kids who need to stay with us longer than expected. And sometimes, along the way, they find friendships that mean everything.

Watch this 4 News Now story to see how their connection helped them through their tough days.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Two boys separated by a state line and nearly 200 miles are battling cancer together, proving the healing power of friendship.

03/08/2026

✨ Today, we honor the women who started it all.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate our courageous foundresses — women who opened schools, cared for the sick and stood beside communities when help was needed most.

💜 We’re grateful for their legacy — and for the women who carry it forward every day.

03/06/2026

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center recently installed a new x‑ray system that brings safer, low‑dose imaging, quicker exams, and expanded services like scoliosis and leg‑length studies—all right here on campus.

Before its first use, our radiology team held a special blessing to honor the caregivers who will use this technology and the patients it will serve.

03/05/2026

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Tri-County Rural Healthcare Exploration Camp—an exciting opportunity for students to explore a wide range of healthcare careers and pathways.

Hosted at Providence Mount Carmel Hospital, this immersive experience is designed to introduce students to clinical and non-clinical roles in healthcare through hands on learning, career exploration, and direct insight from healthcare professionals. Students will gain a better understanding of rural healthcare while engaging with caregivers and community partners.

APPLY NOW: https://www.providence.org/locations/wa/sacred-heart-medical-center/for-health-care-professionals/student-and-instructor-portal/tri-county

03/04/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Katherine Tuttle, Providence researcher and nephrologist, for being named a 2025 Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate — placing her in the top 1% of most‑cited scientists in her field.

Dr. Tuttle is a globally respected leader in chronic kidney disease research, publishing 70 peer‑reviewed papers in 2025 alone.

Her work advances treatments and improves outcomes for patients worldwide, and we are proud to have her expertise shaping the future of kidney care.