Providence Holy Cross Medical Center was named Tuesday among one of 11 California hospitals included in America’s 50 Best Hospitals, the sixth straight year the hospital has been recognized for excellence and outstanding patient outcomes. The award from Healthgrades, a market leader in connecting doctors and patients, places the Mission Hills hospital among the top 1 percent of hospitals nationwide ...

Living the Providence mission of outreach to the most vulnerable, the three Providence hospitals in the San Fernando Valley contributed a total of $175,000 recently to 19 nonprofit organizations serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. The Mother Joseph grants, named for the pioneering Catholic sister who brought the Sisters of Providence to the West, were provided by Providence ...

In recent years, Providence has molded a promise—know me, care for me, ease my way—from ­­­its centuries-old mission of outreach to those most in need. To that end, the health organization began engaging employees to seek innovative ways to improve patients’ experiences and better address health equity. The effort paid off recently when Project Esperanza, Spanish for “hope,” was initiated ...

All eight eligible Providence hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange counties earned high ratings from U.S. News & World Report, including two that ranked nationally for orthopedics care and one for rehabilitation. U.S. News announced its prestigious Best Hospitals rankings and ratings today and bestowed more than 100 honors on the eight hospitals. Of approximately 415 hospitals across the state, these ...

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center’s emergency department, which sees close to 300 patients a day, received a national award for excellence in nursing, innovation, leadership and research aimed at raising the quality of care. The Emergency Nurses Association announced its Lantern Award winners today, honoring just 94 emergency departments across the nation. Providence Holy Cross, with 125 emergency nurses, was ...

From the northern San Fernando Valley to the South Bay, Providence cancer patients receive the same exemplary care at five locations, all part of one specialty network where shared expertise advances cancer diagnostics, treatment and research through clinical trials. This Providence Integrated Network Cancer Program recently earned a new three-year re-accreditation from the prestigious American College of Surgeons’ Commission on ...

For months, Providence negotiated in good faith for a new agreement with Blue Shield of California. After multiple delays, Blue Shield requested an extension to continue negotiations but made little movement from its original position. Unfortunately, Blue Shield’s proposal falls short of what is needed to adequately support the wages of Providence nurses, doctors, employees and called caregivers. Blue Shield, ...

Healthcare administrator Michael Robinson was named chief community health officer for Providence South Division. Providence Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization committed to expanding access to quality health and wellness care, especially to vulnerable populations. Robinson is expected to begin his new role on Monday, March 4. He is set to lead the community health efforts for Providence South Division ...

 Providence St. Joseph Medical Center has recently named a new chief executive of the LA Valley Service area.   Providence St. Joseph Medical Center has recently named a new chief executive of the LA Valley Service area.  “I’m truly grateful for this opportunity to work with our Valley leaders to enhance care across our communities,” Keeler said. “I look forward to ...

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center was recently recognized by Healthgrades in several specialties.  Providence Holy Cross Medical Center earned national awards recently in five specialties and received 14 Healthgrades awards for successful procedures and treatment of various health conditions.  “These awards are a recognition of our amazing doctors, nurses, clinicians and all the staff behind the scenes who do everything ...