Providence is a privately held, nonprofit Catholic health system headquartered in Renton, Washington. Founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1859 and later merged with St. Joseph Health in 2016, the organization provides acute care, physician clinics, hospice, home health, and supportive housing across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The network comprises 51 hospitals and over 1,000 clinics serving millions of patients annually. Providence is noted for integrating digital health and expanding virtual care services. Rated “A” by Fitch in 2025, it remains financially stable while pursuing operational efficiency, community benefit programs, and workforce redesign. The organization retains its religious sponsorship and nonprofit mission under Providence Ministries.