Sleep apnea is a disorder that interrupts normal breathing, causing the person to start and stop breathing throughout the night. Obstructive sleep apnea affects 18 million people, but is often undiagnosed and unrecognized. It’s vital to understand the disorder as well as the ways it can affect a person’s day-to-day life as it can have …
Some of us might feel timid when talking about our sex lives, whether it’s with our partners or our health care providers. While it may feel scary or embarrassing to discuss sexual health, doing so can improve your personal relationships and give your healthcare providers a full picture of your overall health. Our practitioners explain …
\As a parent, you want to ensure that your child receives the best medical care, from routine health check-ups to immunizations and illness diagnosis and treatment. New parents often wonder if a pediatrician is the best solution for their little one or if choosing their family physician is an option. While some people assume pediatric …
We want you to know that we’re taking every precaution necessary to keep our patients safe when visiting one of our clinics in-person. However, we know managing the Coronavirus has surfaced plenty of questions about the viability or safety of getting in-person care, which leaves some asking, “Can I visit the doctor safely during the …
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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 healthy. The CDC estimates more than one in 10 people come down with the influenza virus annually. We try to protect ourselves every year by making health …
Men’s health can be hard to define. According to the World Health Organization, health goes beyond the physical body and includes social and mental well-being. Good health isn’t the point of living–it’s a tool that helps you live your life. You don’t have to rely on grand gestures like cutting out entire categories of food …
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There are many misconceptions when it comes to raising a transgender or genderqueer child — but in many ways, it is similar to raising a cisgender child (someone who identifies as the gender they were assigned at birth). Raising a transgender (a child who does not identify as the gender they were assigned at birth) …
Despite overwhelming evidence, questions about vaccinating children remain, even now, in 2018. The questions surrounding vaccinations and whether or not they’re right for everyone continue to make their way into conversation, along with the abundance of misinformation that often accompanies it. But where did this misinformation come from, and why is it still part of …
Oregon faces many challenges when it comes to improving public health, not unlike any other state. With a quickly increasing population and rapidly changing demographics, there are many areas where public health could improve. However, some health problems are more prevalent and preventable than others. The biggest priority areas for health problems in Oregon: Obesity …
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