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pressdemocrat. com > 04/13/2026 > providence-reaches-deal-with-nonprofit-to-transfer-napas-queen-of-the-valley-hospital

Providence reaches deal with nonprofit to transfer Napa's Queen of the Valley hospital

12+ hour, 26+ min ago  (349+ words) Hospital giant Providence has signed an agreement to transfer ownership of Napa's Queen of the Valley Medical Center to Solano County-based North Bay Health, the parties announced Thursday, April 9. Terms of the deal have not been made public. The announcement…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat. com > 12/09/2025 > sonoma-county-pediatric-ward-closure

Sonoma County health care panel criticizes county over inaction on Providence plan to close pediatrics ward

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1013+ words) A Sonoma County pediatrics advisory panel has levied its strongest criticism to date of Providence's recent decision to close the inpatient pediatric ward at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Michael Perry, a member of the advisory panel, said he was frustrated…...

The Press Democrat
pressdemocrat. com > 11/04/2025 > providence-home-health-venture-launches-in-california-includes-north-bay

Providence home health venture launches in California, includes North Bay

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (417+ words) Providence and home-health care provider Compassus have finalized plans to provide home health, hospice, palliative care and personal home care services to multiple California regions, including Sonoma and Napa counties. California becomes the second of the three-phase joint venture. The…...

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pressdemocrat. com > article > news > frank-caprio-dead

Rhode Island judge whose empathy in court earned him fame online dies at 88

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (733+ words) Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of "Caught in Providence" died Tuesday. His official social media accounts said Wednesday that he "passed away peacefully" after "a long…...

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pressdemocrat. com > article > news > petaluma-hospital-nurse-protest-providence

Petaluma Valley Hospital nurses protest "excessive" cuts to their hours by Providence

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (722+ words) A picketing action was held outside the hospital on North Mc Dowell Boulevard on Wednesday. Nurses from Petaluma Valley Hospital held a one-day picket outside the Providence-owned facility Wednesday to protest what they describe as excessive, ongoing cuts to their…...