Stroke is one of the top five causes of death in the United States, but it’s also one of the most preventable. Of the 800,000 strokes that occur each year, eight in 10 can be avoided by taking [...]
New parents are often vigilant about bringing their babies in for pediatric checkups. These visits often provide reassurance that their children are healthy and developing normally. But as years [...]
Patients often have strong opinions about what kind of end-of-life care they want to receive. But all too often, doctors are left in the dark. In a medical crisis, healthcare professionals are [...]
400 children…homeless. No address, no soft bed, and in most cases, no food. Oregon has the fifth highest number of homeless youth in the fifty states and North Clackamas School District has more [...]
As you age, it becomes increasingly critical to stay on top of your health. That’s why, in addition to getting regular physicals and screenings, every senior should take the time to schedule an [...]
Caring for an ailing loved one can bring incredible rewards—both physical and emotional. It can ignite all sorts of positive emotions, from compassion to satisfaction to “a vicarious happiness at [...]
Screening for breast cancer takes less time than getting your nails done—and unlike nail polish, its benefits can last a lifetime. Consider mammograms. It takes just 20 minutes to capture x-ray [...]
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Hypertension is a word used to describe abnormally high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk of developing many serious health problems – including stroke. Our [...]
As the sun lures kids of all ages outdoors, millions of young baseball and softball players across the nation are warming up their throwing arms for another season of ballgames. High school [...]
Over the course of a day, adults must juggle an avalanche of competing priorities clamoring for our attention. Amidst all the demands on our time, mental health often gets pushed to the back [...]
