Stories

Craig’s Story

Aug 26, 2025 Comments Off on Craig’s Story
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

Before everything went black, the last thing Craig remembers is talking to his cousin while driving home from the airport.

How each employee makes a difference at Adventist Health Portland

Dec 6, 2024 Comments Off on How each employee makes a difference at Adventist Health Portland
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

Adventist Health Portland’s Employee Assistance Program helps associates in need.

Everett’s Story

Aug 29, 2024 Comments Off on Everett’s Story
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

Everett was a patient at Adventist Health Portland receiving treatment for cancer — a diagnosis that can be one of the hardest challenges of a person’s life. Adventist Health Portland’s staff gave Everett the support he needed to face the future.

Bob Avila

Jul 16, 2024 Comments Off on Bob Avila
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

When Bob Avila experienced a cardiac emergency, he received life-saving, whole-person care at Adventist Health Portland.

Mark’s Story

Jul 2, 2024 Comments Off on Mark’s Story
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

Mark is thankful the Adventist Health Portland emergency and cardiovascular teams helped him walk out the doors — not once, but twice. 

Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love

Jan 5, 2024 Comments Off on Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

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…

Every gift matters

Dec 10, 2023 Comments Off on Every gift matters
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

“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.

A Life-Saving Deduction

Dec 10, 2023 Comments Off on A Life-Saving Deduction
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

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.

Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love

Sep 25, 2023 Comments Off on Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

“Adventist Health truly cares about our community and our coworkers. Giving back to these causes is a no brainer.”

Cindy Pitoy, RN, Surgical Lead

Sep 25, 2023 Comments Off on Cindy Pitoy, RN, Surgical Lead
January 18 @ 3:29 pm

“The employee assistance program helped me cover my medical insurance premium during four months of my pregnancy and three months of maternity leave.”