Providence Portland Medical Center

Providence Portland is introducing new safety measures to help make our hospital the best place to give and receive care.

🗓️ Starting July 8, 2026:
• The main entrance will be open 5 a.m.–6 p.m.
• The cancer center entrance will be open 5 a.m.–6 p.m.
• The emergency department entrance will remain open 24/7

All other entrances will be for caregivers only, including the skybridge from the Glisan parking garage.

➡️ What to expect:
• Security screening is now in place at all public entrances. Please allow a few extra minutes when arriving.
• Weapons, illegal drugs and ma*****na are not permitted.

Thank you for helping us keep our patients, visitors and caregivers safe.

♻️ Save the date: Styrofoam collection returns June 27 ♻️

After an overwhelmingly successful January event — collecting five truckloads of Styrofoam and keeping it out of landfills — Providence is hosting its next FREE collection day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

📍 Drop-off locations:

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Behind hospital on the north end of campus – follow signs
9205 SW Barnes Rd, Portland

Providence Plaza (formerly known at Providence Office Park or POP)
Building 2
4400 NE Halsey St, Portland

Providence Willamette Falls Community Center
Parking lot
519 15th St, Oregon City

✅ Accepted: Clean, rigid Styrofoam that snaps when bent
❌ Not accepted: Soft/squishy foam or material with tape, plastic or debris

This effort is powered by our ministry green teams in partnership with City of Roses Recycling, supporting our shared commitment to sustainability.

Let’s keep making a difference — one drop-off at a time. 🌎

🌟 Celebrating our nurses and the difference they make every day 🌟

Justine Wypych, RN, Providence Portland Medical Center, has been recognized with a 2026 Nursing Excellence Award in behavioral health.

With 12 years of nursing experience, Justine is known for her strong clinical judgment, advocacy and trauma-informed approach. She prioritizes patient dignity while advancing safety for both patients and caregivers.

Her leadership helps create safer, more therapeutic environments that support stabilization and recovery.

Thank you, Justine, for living our Mission through your dedication and care. 💙

Basia Delawska-Elliott has served at Providence for almost 30 years.

As a medical librarian, she has seen her field evolve from faxed articles and mailed discs to instant access to the latest evidence.

The collaborative nature of librarianship, combined with a deep commitment to sharing knowledge, means Providence patients benefit directly from Basia’s research expertise.

“I feel very passionate about working with Providence clinical, research and administration teams to help improve patient care and safety, while also supporting a better work environment.”

Basia is one of 22,500 Providence caregivers serving our communities in Oregon.

Providence Portland mental health associate Bruce Bonnell has served our community for 45 years, and he’s not retiring any time soon.

Throughout the years and changes in patient complexities and treatment options, Bruce has focused on respect: “I try to treat my patients as respectfully as I can, I listen to their needs and concerns. When the patients feel respected, they tend to be respectful back.”

Bruce is one of 22,500 Providence caregivers serving our communities in Oregon.