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Meet our patients, families, supporters and staff and learn more about the cutting-edge technologies and patient-centered care we’re bringing to Central Texas through your support.

Waco Family Medicine and Ascension Medical Group Providence Announce Collaboration and Management Transition of Midwifery Services

The midwives, advanced practice providers, and staff of Ascension Medical Group Providence have transitioned to Waco Family Medicine following an agreement between the two organizations. Waco Family Medicine will remain in its current location at Ascension Providence and all current services will continue to be provided, with additional services planned for the coming months.

Volunteer Story – Edward Passalugo

Volunteer Story – Edward Passalugo

Volunteers like Ed are so crucial to provide comfort to the patients and families we care for at Ascension Providence. Without volunteers, the world-class, holistic care provided to everyone who walks through our doors would not be possible.

New Name. Same Mission.

New Name. Same Mission.

We are excited to share that we have recently completed the process to officially align our name and logo to reflect the Ascension Providence hospital that we serve.

We Give to Give Results

We Give to Give Results

In May, we held our annual Associate Giving Campaign, We Give to Give. During the Campaign, we had over 650 associates that chose to give back to support our ministry, patients, and fellow associates.

Providence Spring 2023 Grant Ceremony

Providence Spring 2023 Grant Ceremony

Because of generous donors like you who support the life-changing and life-saving work that we do everyday at Ascension Providence, the Providence Foundation was able to provide grant funding through our spring grant cycle.

Emerson’s NICU Story

Emerson’s NICU Story

This is the heartwarming story of a couple whose plans took an unexpected turn when their baby, Emerson, arrived prematurely. From contractions on Christmas Eve to a sudden trip to the hospital, the couple found themselves in the care of the Ascension Providence Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Honoring our military heroes

Honoring our military heroes

As part of Ascension Providence’s mission, we are dedicated to serving the men and women who have sacrificed so much.

The Providence Pink Partners Program

The Providence Pink Partners Program

Patients that benefit from the Pink Partners Fund receive testing at the Ascension Providence Breast Health Center which offers a unique, spa-like atmosphere designed to make important regular breast screenings a pleasant experience.

Special Grant Funding

Special Grant Funding

Throughout the year, Providence Foundation funds special projects that directly impact patient experience and care. These special project requests are identified by hospital leadership and brought before the Providence Foundation Executive Committee for funding. ...

Ascension Providence Hosts 4th Medical Mission at Home

Ascension Providence Hosts 4th Medical Mission at Home

Ascension Providence hosted Medical Mission at Home, a free healthcare clinic at The BASE, on Saturday, August 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ascension Medical Mission at Home is part of Ascension’s national commitment to reach individuals who are uninsured or underinsured...

Dedicated Associates

Dedicated Associates

We truly have remarkable, compassionate, and dedicated associates at Ascension Providence. Many of our associates have a long tenure at Ascension Providence, culminating in years of experience across our ministry. Many associates continue to pursue advanced degrees to...

Blessing of the new Sister C Serenity Garden

Blessing of the new Sister C Serenity Garden

We are thrilled to announce that on May 31st, 2022, Ascension Providence and Providence Foundation held a blessing of the new Sister C Serenity Garden which was created for Ascension Providence associates to rest, relax and rejuvenate.

Ascension Providence earns top mark from The Leapfrog Group

Ascension Providence earns top mark from The Leapfrog Group

Ascension Providence received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Ascension Providence’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. Ascension Providence also received an “A” rating in Fall 2021.

Announcing the New Hackney Family Endowment Fund

Announcing the New Hackney Family Endowment Fund

Showing kindness and compassion creates lasting impressions that impact many lives for years to come. The late James (Jim) and Berta Hackney generously bequeathed a $500,000 endowment gift to Providence Foundation given in thanks for the loving care given to them by...

Transformation Gift to Providence Foundation

Transformation Gift to Providence Foundation

Ascension Providence's goal is to set a new standard for world class healthcare, keeping care close to home. We are committed to being Here For You when you and your loved ones need us most. As part of this goal, Providence Foundation recently launched the Here For...

A Neuroscience Story – Rodney

A Neuroscience Story – Rodney

Rodney and Judy Kroll have always been huge supporters of Providence. His 91 year old mother still volunteers at Providence Village three days a week. But in July of 2018, Rodney Kroll learned just what a difference Providence makes in the lives of its patients.

A Survivor’s Story – Savanah

A Survivor’s Story – Savanah

Finding a lump during her morning routine, Savanah realized her day was about to be anything but “routine”. “I knew I should get it checked, but didn’t have insurance”.

Online Medical Care Now Available

Online Medical Care Now Available

As the caregiver on which others depend, you also need to take care of yourself. Let us help you take care of your health. With Ascension Online Care, you can find the care you need, when you need it–even nights and weekends.

A Mother’s Story – Ashley and Jason

A Mother’s Story – Ashley and Jason

We were so excited to learn that our family was growing. Our son was a toddler and we thought the timing was perfect. At 8 weeks, however, I found myself experiencing increasing morning sickness, so I went to Dr. Manning to put my mind at ease.

There’s No I In Team – Steve

There’s No I In Team – Steve

I’ve always had a “team mentality.” There truly “is no ‘I’ in team.” Growing up in a family of four children, all within 5 years of age, we had to operate as a team in order to survive. I saw the team concept modeled by my grand-parents at a young age, then systematically implemented by excellent athletic coaches growing up.

Why I Love Providence – Johnny

Why I Love Providence – Johnny

It all started in August of 2004 when I started experiencing discomfort and pain in my chest. I went through several tests with my family doctor, with no results. The pain and frequency increased and he said the only sure way to find the problem was by having an angiogram.