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Providence to receive $1.1B from Nike co-founder to build women's health hospital in Oregon

Phil and Penny Knight have committed $1.1 billion to Providence to establish Oregon's first women's hospital and expand cardiovascular care. The funding will support Providence St. Vincent in the construction of the new women's health facility. This philanthropic gift represents a significant investment in the state's medical infrastructure, specifically targeting specialized care for women and cardiac patients.

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  • ✓ Phil and Penny Knight pledged $1.1 billion to Providence.
  • ✓ The funds will be used to build a women's health hospital in Oregon.
  • ✓ The donation supports Providence St. Vincent.
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Phil and Penny Knight committed $1.1 billion to fund a new women's hospital and cardiac care expansion.

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  1. Phil and Penny Knight pledge $1.1 billion to Providence for Oregon healthcare

    Phil and Penny Knight have committed $1.1 billion to Providence to establish Oregon's first women's hospital and expand cardiovascular care. The funding will support Providence St. Vincent in the construction of the new women's health facility. This philanthropic gift represents a significant investment in the state's medical infrastructure, specifically targeting specialized care for women and cardiac patients.

    Why it matters

    Phil Knight co-founded Nike, providing the financial basis for this donation. The project introduces a specialized hospital model for women that previously did not exist in Oregon.

    What is confirmed

    • Phil and Penny Knight pledged $1.1 billion to Providence.
    • The funds will be used to build a women's health hospital in Oregon.
    • The donation supports Providence St. Vincent.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The donation will be used to expand cardiovascular care and establish Oregon's first women's hospital.

    What to watch next

    • Announcement of the specific location for the women's hospital
    • Timeline for construction and opening of the facility
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. cnbc.com — Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $1.1 billion to Oregon medical center
    2. GeekWire — Providence to receive $1.1B from Nike co-founder to build women's health hospital in Oregon
    3. kgw.com — Phil and Penny Knight make historic $1.1B gift to Providence
    4. KPTV — Phil and Penny Knight pledge $1.1B to Providence
    5. KATU — Phil and Penny Knight give $1.1B to Providence St. Vincent, backing women's hospital
    6. Willamette Week — Providence St. Vincent Will Build Women’s Hospital With Huge New Donation From the Knights
    7. www.digitalhealthnews.com — Providence Receives $1.1 Bn Commitment for Cardiac Care and Oregon’s First Women’s Hospital
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