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Martha Andrus
Mother Shares Gratitude for "Earthly Angels"
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“Despite our inability to recall all your names, we will never forget the deep impression you made on us… Thank you for making the unthinkable bearable.”
Aaron & Crystal Brown
Against All Odds
Patients
“We are grateful to the doctors and nurses who gave Aaron the gift of another chance at life, and for the hospital that was there when we needed it most.”
Vivian Robertson
Community-Funded 3D Mammography Catches "Cancer Lite"
Patients
“It’s the difference between a speed bump on a road and a sink hole. I got diagnosed with ‘cancer lite’ thanks to 3D mammography.”
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Patient Stories
Martha Andrus
Mother Shares Gratitude for “Earthly Angels”
Donors
“Despite our inability to recall all your names, we will never forget the deep impression you made on us… Thank you for making the unthinkable bearable.”
read storyAaron & Crystal Brown
Against All Odds
Patients
“We are grateful to the doctors and nurses who gave Aaron the gift of another chance at life, and for the hospital that was there when we needed it most.”
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Community-Funded 3D Mammography Catches “Cancer Lite”
Patients
“It’s the difference between a speed bump on a road and a sink hole. I got diagnosed with ‘cancer lite’ thanks to 3D mammography.”
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Twice Saved, a Patient Gives Back
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Mark is thankful the Adventist Health Portland emergency and cardiovascular teams helped him walk out the doors – not once, but twice.
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A Heart for Giving Back
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After working in a toxic place that lacked dedication to its mission, coming to Adventist Health Portland was a breath of fresh air for Margaret Smith.* Twenty years later, she’s still here, truly living God’s love in healthcare. Grateful for that opportunity, Margaret has spent these years giving back in…
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Patient invests in the future of heart health at Adventist Health Portland
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“Not too many men make it to age 80, and I have. I felt the advancement in cardiology has kept me going, along with God’s grace,” David explains.
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Patient invests in the future of heart health at Adventist Health Portland
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“Not too many men make it to age 80, and I have. I felt the advancement in cardiology has kept me going, along with God’s grace,” David explains.
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How an employee’s payroll deduction gift helped save her mother’s life
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When Lauren began making payroll deduction donations to the employee giving campaign in 2016, she only thought in general terms about helping Adventist Health Portland buy its first 3D mammography machine. For her, it wasn’t personal… until it was.
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“Adventist Health truly cares about our community and our coworkers. Giving back to these causes is a no brainer.”
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