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 [...]
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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 [...]
