The average elderly patient takes over five different medicines, and 55 percent of U.S. adults are prescribed more than one pharmaceutical drug. However, only 50% of prescriptions are taken [...]
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019, there will be 101,420 new cases of colon cancer and 44,180 new cases of rectal cancer in the US. Colorectal screening is a critical step to [...]
Promoting body positivity can be challenging with so many negative messages out in the world. Parents play a key role in how their kids view their bodies as they start to understand their health, [...]
We are proud to announce that Oregon Health Care Quality Corporation (Q Corp) has awarded our Sellwood and Milwaukie clinics for having the best “Adult Total Cost of Care” and “Clinic Quality” in [...]
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease. While strokes, heart attacks and other cardiac conditions tend to appear in people over 60, 20-somethings should stay [...]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death and hospitalization for adults in the US, but it doesn’t have to be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34 percent of cardiac [...]
Almost 7 in 10 Americans are on at least one prescription drug, but up to 50% of medications aren’t taken as prescribed. According to the Oman Medical Journal, those in developed countries with [...]
Talking about human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer with anyone can be difficult or awkward, and your doctor is no exception. However, it’s extremely important to be forthcoming [...]
Questions surrounding vaccinations continue to make their way into conversations about who needs to get vaccinated. The short answer: Everyone should get vaccinated, even if you’re young and [...]
The New Year is ripe for new beginnings, and as the saying goes, change starts at home. Families planning goals together is a great way to kick start healthy household habits. Working as a team [...]
