Providence Health & Services Oregon

SEE SCHEDULE O.AS EXPRESSIONS OF GOD'S HEALING LOVE, WITNESSED THROUGH THE MINISTRY OF JESUS, WE ARE STEADFAST IN SERVING ALL, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE POOR AND VULNERABLE.

SEE SCHEDULE O.AT PROVIDENCE, WE USE OUR VOICE TO ADVOCATE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND NEEDED REFORMS IN HEALTH CARE. WE ALSO PURSUE INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE BY KEEPING PEOPLE HEALTHY, AND MAKING OUR SERVICES MORE CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL. IN AN INCREASINGLY UNCERTAIN WORLD, WE ARE COMMITTED TO HIGH-QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE-REGARDLESS OF COVERAGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. WE HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM THE BEST HEALTH CARE MODEL FOR THE FUTURE-TODAY.TOGETHER, OUR 120,000 CAREGIVERS (ALL EMPLOYEES) SERVE IN 52 HOSPITALS, 1,085 CLINICS AND A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ACROSS ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, MONTANA, NEW MEXICO, OREGON, TEXAS AND WASHINGTON. THE PROVIDENCE FAMILY INCLUDES:- PROVIDENCE ACROSS SEVEN WESTERN STATES- COVENANT HEALTH IN WEST TEXAS- PROVIDENCE FACEY MEDICAL FOUNDATION IN LOS ANGELES, CA.- HOAG MEMORIAL HOSITAL PRESBYTERIAN IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA.- KADLEC IN SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON- PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTERS IN SEATTLE, WA.- SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES IN SEATTLE, WA.2021 WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR MARKED BY THREE MAJOR SURGES IN COVID-19 VOLUMES, A NATIONAL SHORTAGE OF HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL, AS WELL AS DEFERRALS OF NON-EMERGENT CARE. EVEN WITH THESE TREMENDOUS CHALLENGES, THE PROVIDENCE FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUED TO INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITIES, GUIDED BY OUR STRATEGIC PLAN AND OUR COMMUNITY BENEFIT PRIORITIES.FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.PROVIDENCE.ORG/ABOUT/ANNUAL-REPORTENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE STANDARDSOVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, PROVIDENCE ADVANCED A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FRAMEWORK THAT INCLUDES A STRONGER COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. WE UPDATED OUR INTEGRATED STRATEGIC & FINANCIAL PLAN TO MORE CLEARLY EXPRESS OUR COMMITMENT AND ACCELERATION OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK TO ADDRESS SOCIAL, RACIAL, AND ECONOMIC DISPARITIES IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. PROVIDENCE'S SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FRAMEWORK AIMS TO DEPLOY THE ASSETS OF OUR SYSTEM TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, STRENGTHEN LOCAL ECONOMIES AND REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. IN 2021, OUR SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM COMMITTED TO INCREASE OUR SPEND WITH WOMEN AND MINORITY OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES BY OVER $300 MILLION ACROSS THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. WE ALSO DEPLOY AN INVESTING PORTFOLIO WHICH INCLUDES SHAREHOLDER ADVOCACY, IMPACT INVESTING, AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS PORTFOLIO SCREENS. IN 2021, PROVIDENCE MADE PROGRESS TOWARDS ITS CLIMATE COMMITMENT TO BECOME CARBON NEGATIVE BY 2030. WE ARE IMPLEMENTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SYSTEM STRATEGY THAT ENCOURAGES WASTE REDUCTIONS, EFFICIENT ENERGY AND WATER USE, LOCAL AGRICULTURE PARTNERSHIPS, LESS TOXIC AND FEWER CHEMICAL USE, AND A REDUCTION IN CARBON FROM TRAVEL.2021 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSIN 2021, PROVIDENCE OREGON CONTINUED ITS TRADITION OF COMPASSION AND DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITIES BY INVESTING TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEED. IN 2021, WE FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING ACCESS TO CARE, IMPROVING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, REDUCING AND CARING FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND HEALTH-RELATED SOCIAL DETERMINANTS TO HELP PEOPLE GAIN STABLE HOUSING, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, LIVING-WAGE JOBS AND DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION.PARTNERING TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND ADDRESS HOMELESSNESSIN 2021, PROVIDENCE WORKED TO ADDRESS HOUSING INSTABILITY AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING OVER $600,000 IN DIRECT SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS. PROVIDENCE EMPLOYED SEVERAL HOUSING TACTICS INCLUDING PROJECT TURNKEY, HEALTHY HOUSING INITIATIVE, WORKFORCE HOUSING, AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.PROVIDENCE PARTNERED WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES IN PORTLAND TO DEVELOP A 27 UNIT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ONE OF SEVERAL HEALTHY HOUSING INITIATIVE PROJECTS.PROVIDENCE CONTINUED FUNDING A HOUSING COALITION WITH GORGE AREA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH PARTNERS. WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PROVIDENCE HELPED SUPPORT AN EVENING WINTER SHELTER AND A DAY SHELTER, AND FUNDED OUTREACH AND SERVICES FOR UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS. THE GOAL IS TO CONTINUE INCREASING HOUSING ACCESS IN HOOD RIVER COUNTY.IN MEDFORD, PROVIDENCE PARTNERED WITH ROGUE RETREAT AND THE CITY OF MEDFORD TO INCREASE EMERGENCY AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. FUNDING HELPED REFURBISH ROOMS AT A LOCAL REPURPOSED MOTEL THROUGH PROJECT TURNKEY. PROVIDENCE ALSO PARTNERED WITH ROGUE RETREAT TO SUPPORT THE URBAN CAMPGROUND, PROVIDING SHELTER AND HEALTH SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE LIVING ON THE STREETS.ADMINISTERING COVID-19 VACCINATIONS IN BIPOC COMMUNITIESPROVIDENCE EMPLOYED A COMMUNITY-WIDE PARTNERSHIP MODEL TO HELP DEPLOY VACCINATION CLINIC OPTIONS THAT MORE ADEQUATELY SERVED PORTLAND'S COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, MANY OF THEM FAITH-BASED, OWNED THE SPACES, RECRUITED VOLUNTEERS, AND PROMOTED THE CLINICS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHILE MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL (MTI) ADMINISTERED VACCINES. A HUGE SUCCESS LED TO OVER 21 PARTNERSHIPS, 54 CLINICS HELD, AND OVER 2,800 VACCINES GIVEN. A SIMILAR INITIATIVE TARGETING BIPOC COMMUNITIES WAS INITIATED BY THE PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP USING A SIMILAR COMMUNITY OUTREACH MODEL, PROVIDING OVER 25,000 VACCINATIONS ACROSS THE REGION.FURTHERMORE, THE PROMOTORES DE SALUD PROGRAM HELPED SUPPORT COVID-RELATED EFFORTS. PROMOTORES ARE VOLUNTEERS TRAINED AS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS OFFERING FREE, BILINGUAL HEALTH SCREENINGS, CONNECTION TO RESOURCES, AND REGULAR GROUP SUPPORT. DURING THE PANDEMIC, 500+ PEOPLE WERE CONNECTED TO RAPID RESPONSE RESOURCES AND 5,000+ PEOPLE WERE CONNECTED TO COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINATION.SUPPORTING BLACK-LED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE BLACK COMMUNITYPROVIDENCE CONTINUED PARTNERING WITH PORTLAND OPPORTUNITIES AND INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER (POIC) AND ROSEMARY ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL TO HELP CONTINUE A MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR BLACK STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND WORKER-TRAINEES DURING THE PANDEMIC. WITH PROVIDENCE FUNDS, THE POIC AND RAHS COLLABORATION WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE ITEMS, AND DO EMOTIONAL HEALTH CHECKS TO EASE SOCIAL ISOLATION FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.PROVIDENCE HELPED FUND THE BLACK PARENT INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES ESSENTIAL PRENATAL AND POSTPARTUM MATERNAL SERVICES FOR BLACK MOTHERS, AND OTHER FAMILY RESOURCES. THE SACRED ROOTS DOULA AND LACTATION SERVICES FOLLOWED BY THE TOGETHER WE CAN HOME VISITING PROGRAM HAVE HELPED IMPROVE BIRTH OUTCOMES AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT MILESTONES.SUPPORTING FOOD SECURITY FOR SENIORS, LOW INCOME FAMILIES, AND YOUTHWITH SOCIAL DISTANCING KEEPING MANY OLDER ADULTS AT HOME, PROVIDENCE PARTNERED WITH HOOD RIVER VALLEY ADULT CENTER AND MEALS ON WHEELS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR HOMEBOUND SENIORS. PROVIDENCE ALSO HELPED ESTABLISH A GROCERY DELIVERY PROGRAM SO SENIORS COULD RECEIVE FOOD WITHOUT NEEDING TO LEAVE HOME. ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDENCE SUPPORTED HOOD RIVER VALLEY ADULT CENTER TO RENOVATE THEIR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN TO INCREASE COOKING CAPACITY, FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS, AND DISTRIBUTION.IN 2021, PROVIDENCE GAVE GRANTS TOTALING OVER $350,000 TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY FOR SENIORS, LOW INCOME FAMILIES, AND YOUTH. KEY PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING FOOD DISTRIBUTION, PROVIDING FREE COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) BOXES, AND INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR STUDENTS. INVESTING IN LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTORS SUPPORTS THE LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH FINANCIAL PLANNING AND STABILIZATION AND ALSO HELPS PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.ADDRESSING ESSENTIAL SOCIAL NEEDSTHE PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY RESOURCE DESK CONTINUED HELPING PEOPLE ADDRESS UNMET SOCIAL NEEDS IN 2021 BY CONNECTING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING UNEMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, FOOD DELIVERIES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. IN 2021, 5,202 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED WHICH BENEFITTED 10,176 PERSONS. OVER 50% OF CLIENTS HAD MEDICAID INSURANCE OR WERE UNINSURED, 25% HAD AN INCOME LESS THAN 50% THE FEDERAL POVERTY LIMIT, AND 50% IDENTIFIED AS A PERSON OF COLOR.HELPING VULNERABLE PATIENTS GET CAREWITH A COMMITMENT TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO CARE FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS, PROVIDENCE FUNDED THE PATIENT SUPPORT PROGRAM AT ALL EIGHT PROVIDENCE OREGON HOSPITALS. SUPPORT INCLUDED HELPING PATIENTS GET TREATMENT WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT BASIC NEEDS AND HELPING PATIENTS SAFELY TRANSITION HOME. THE PROGRAM SERVED 8,704 CLIENTS IN 2021, INCLUDING CARE FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS, HEART PATIENTS, AND VULNERABLE SENIORS.FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: HTTPS://WWW.PROVIDENCE.ORG/ABOUT/ANNUAL-REPORT/OREGON