\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 …
Becoming a dad for the first time is exciting, but our Portland primary care physicians know it can be a bit intense preparing for fatherhood. Luckily, being a prepared parent isn’t hard to master. We share tips for new fathers below to help you navigate parenthood. Helpful First Time Dad Tips During Pregnancy Becoming a …
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Summer is around the corner, and those of us in the Pacific Northwest are looking to get out and enjoy some sunshine. While we all love getting our daily dose of sun, and much-needed vitamin D, one thing that should be on everyone’s minds is protecting our skin. Exposure to harmful UV rays is one …
Love springtime in the Pacific Northwest but dread allergies? You are not alone. Many of our patients suffer from seasonal allergies and ask our practitioners for relief tips. If you are searching for techniques to stop allergies from affecting your life, read on for tips from our Portland primary care team. What Do Spring Allergies …
Spending quality time with your doctor is a valuable resource for managing your health. We care about our patients and want them to get the most out of their visits at our Portland primary care clinic. If you are looking for ways to take full advantage of your one-on-one time with your primary care physician, …
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We all know the importance of heart health and how to promote a strong cardiovascular system: eat right, exercise, and quit smoking. It might surprise you to know, however, that our mental state can impact cardiac function. With COVID-19 affecting our day-to-day lives, mental health is becoming more and more crucial to our overall well-being. …
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COVID-19 has been a strain for people of all ages, but the sandwich generation faces unique challenges. According to a recent study, more than one-third of parents are simultaneously caring for aging parents and raising their own children. In fact, 68% of these parents reported that their senior loved one is living with them. This …
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Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. As you may have heard, after satisfying the requirement that the vaccine be deemed safe and effective, the vaccine is now in the first stages of availability. This is great news. At this early stage the Centers for Disease Control is …
Building a stronger immune system may require work, but it might be easier than you think, depending on your needs. For starters, increasing your chances of fighting off certain illnesses may only require making practical lifestyle adjustments or getting a flu shot, while others might be more challenging and require additional support. Our goal at …
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As we get older, prioritizing our health becomes increasingly important year-after-year. This leads many of us to consider ways we can improve our well-being through adopting healthy New Year’s resolutions. If you don’t know where to begin, start by considering the following age-appropriate lifestyle choices that focus on making this new year the year of …
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