Stories

Everett’s Story

Aug 29, 2024 Comments Off on Everett’s Story
October 6 @ 3:41 am

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.

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Bob Avila

Jul 16, 2024 Comments Off on Bob Avila
October 6 @ 3:41 am

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

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Mark’s Story

Jul 2, 2024 Comments Off on Mark’s Story
October 6 @ 3:41 am

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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Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love

Jan 5, 2024 Comments Off on Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love
October 6 @ 3:41 am

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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Every gift matters

Dec 10, 2023 Comments Off on Every gift matters
October 6 @ 3:41 am

“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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A Life-Saving Deduction

Dec 10, 2023 Comments Off on A Life-Saving Deduction
October 6 @ 3:41 am

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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Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love

Sep 25, 2023 Comments Off on Cardiovascular team member gives back out of love
October 6 @ 3:41 am

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

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Cindy Pitoy, RN, Surgical Lead

Sep 25, 2023 Comments Off on Cindy Pitoy, RN, Surgical Lead
October 6 @ 3:41 am

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

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Vivian Robertson

Aug 4, 2023 Comments Off on Vivian Robertson
October 6 @ 3:41 am

“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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Aaron & Crystal Brown

Jan 31, 2023 Comments Off on Aaron & Crystal Brown
October 6 @ 3:41 am

“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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