The Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, the largest provider of cardiovascular care in Oregon, is a truly integrated cardiovascular service line with more than 80 highly skilled specialists serving multiple hospital and clinic locations throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each year, more than 15,000 patients benefit from the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment. The Institute is the hub of vast data registries in cardiovascular care, providing unique opportunities for data mining, outcomes research and the development of predictive analytic tools. Through clinical research trials, our patients have access to the most innovative and comprehensive cardiovascular care in the state. The Institute consistently receives national recognition for excellence.
Portland has a metro population over two million, but maintains strong local neighborhoods and a close connection to nature. Consequently, the city consistently ranks high in national "livability" contests. The New York Times describes Portland as a "bastion of good living" and "one of our national capitals of cool." With easy access to mountains and beaches, coupled with a nationally recognized food culture, Portland is a large little city with an outsized and unique cultural footprint.