NWPC Blog

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 [...]

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 [...]

Cell phones make life exponentially easier. You can search for a restaurant, calculate travel time, or chat with a friend across the globe, all in a matter of seconds. But since the wireless [...]

Hearing loss is a challenge that individuals of every age struggle with. It is the third most common health problem in the United States. This highly treatable health problem is often not found [...]

Preparing for Medicare enrollment can be a daunting and confusing task, here are 5 important steps you can take to ensure you are ready to enroll.

Prenatal and Family Education Classes have been scheduled for 2017. Kate Roberts RN, BSN will be teaching the series of classes at our Milwaukie Clinic, 3033 SE Monroe Street, Milwaukie. If you [...]

Congratulations go to Dr. Subra for receiving this prestigious award for excellence from OHSU! THank you for teaching a new generation of physicians your passion and love for caring for your [...]

In 2015, 15 of every 100 US adults age 18 and over smoked cigarettes. Over the past decade, smoking has declined by 5.8% and while there are many benefits to quitting smoking, quitting proves a [...]