Providence Health and Services Oregon

See schedule o.at Providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in Health care. We are also pursuing 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 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 117,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 51 hospitals, 1,000 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-kadlec in southeast washington-pacific medical centers in seattle, wa-swedish Health Services in seattle, waas a comprehensive Health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Delivering Services across seven states, Providence is committed to touching millions of more lives and enhancing the Health of the american west to transform care for the next generation and beyond.through community benefit programs and other high-impact investments, we work to ensure basic Health needs are met and serve to remove barriers to care, build community resilience and innovate for the future. Ministries and affiliates support organizations, programs and initiatives that improve Health and well-being and increase equitable access to quality care at the community level and at scale across seven states.we are proud of our history and continued commitment to helping build a more equitable, sustainable future. Our steadfast commitment to responding to community need is one of the many ways ministries, affiliates and caregivers live out our shared mission and continue to serve as a vital safety net for those who are vulnerable.for more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr... social, and governance standardsprovidence continues to advance a social responsibility framework that includes a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion ("dei"), and environmental stewardship. In 2022, we elevated the work of dei, by restructuring resources with plans to align and scale dei strategies across the Providence family of organizations. We continue to execute on our integrated strategic & financial plan which clearly expresses 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. We have implemented an environmental stewardship system strategy that encourages waste reductions, efficient energy and water usage, local agriculture partnerships, less toxic and fewer chemical use, and a reduction in carbon from travel. We have also held environmental stewardship as one of the top priorities for our leadership incentive program to ensure alignment and momentum continues. In april 2022, Providence published its first environmental stewardship report, in which we reported 12 percent reduction in carbon emissions in seven key categories in our acute care facilities since our 2019 baseline. As of september 30, 2022, (the most recent data available), we have increased that reduction to 13 percent.2022 program service accomplishmentsin 2022, Providence Oregon continued its tradition of compassion and dedication to our communities by investing to address community needs. In 2022, 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 addreess homelessnessin 2022, Providence worked to address housing instability and homelessness by providing over $500,000 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 by providing a grant for capacity building to help serve community members who are homeless and unstably housed. Due to the increase in Services provided by rogue retreat, this funding was pivotal in doing strategic planning for growth and long-term sustainability. Supporting behavioral healthprovidence supported william temple house to offer one of the region's only low- and no-cost options for individual, group, and family counseling. Providence grant funds directly supported clients accessing counseling with most paying under $5 per session. Halfway through the grant period, 234 peoiple were served and 19 interns were onboarded and trained to deliver high-qualty counseling sessions. Providence supported a partnership between lutheran community Services northwest and unidos bridging community to bridge the gap between mental Health Services and the latinx community. The collaborative program, compartiendo esperanza, intends to develop a staff of peer navigators and mental Health professionals while also providing wellness groups focused on available community mental Health Services, first-time home ownership, and financial literacy. Providence supported the onboarding of a bilingual clinician at the next door inc to help expand counseling and sud treatment Services for latinx youth in the columbia gorge. A total of 24 new youth have been supported on a weekly basis and a total of 351 Services have been provided collectively. Supporting economic security and capacity buildingover 70 leaders across sectors came together to address unmet childcare needs across clatsop county, including Providence who contributed $100,000 to retaining and expanding childcare providers. The initiative aims to create greater access and affordablility for diverse family income levels, improve culturally responsive Services, and support childcare providers with professional development. In the first six months, they have already increased capacity by 36%, adding 137 childcare slots for kids up to age 12. Addressing essential social needs the Providence community resource desk continued helping people address unmet social needs in 2022 by connecting them with essential Services, including unemployment resources, food deliveries and rental assistance. In 2022, 5,921 individuals were served which benefitted 11,451 persons. Over 70% of clients had medicaid or medicare insurance, 22% had an income less than 50% the federal poverty limit, and 34% 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 8,519 clients in 2022, including care for pregnant patients, heart patients, and vulnerable seniors. Providence partnered with medical teams international (mti) to provide emergency dental care to community members who are unable to access dental Services due to lack of insurance or ability to pay. Mti treats oral infections, broken teeth, and decay, all of which cause patients pain. Mti's mobile dental clinics are often the only access patients will have to obtain oral care. In 2022, 840 patients were treated, 130 clinics were operated, and 4,300 procedures were performed. For mor information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr...