Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather
As we brace ourselves for the upcoming severe winter weather in Portland this weekend, it's important to prioritize your health and safety. Here are some essential tips to help: Stay Warm: Exposure to extreme cold can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. Keep your home warm [...]
Combatting Respiratory Illnesses
Stay healthy in the new year! As we welcome 2024, it's important to stay vigilant about our health, especially with respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) still around. Here at South Tabor Family Physicians, we're committed to keeping you informed and [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder The holiday season often brings to mind images of cheerful gatherings, twinkling lights, and warm, cozy moments. However, for some individuals, the darker months of the year can cast a shadow over their well-being. In the Pacific Northwest, where gray skies [...]
Wash Your Hands to Stay Healthy
South Tabor Family Physicians wants to remind everyone that handwashing is an easy, cheap, and effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep kids and adults healthy. When we stay healthy, we don’t have to worry about missing school, work, or other activities [...]
Tis the Season for … Joy!
Did you know that Joy can have many health benefits? A few examples of this is that joy releases opiates in the brain that help you feel calm, safe, and energized. Joy can also help with anxiety, depression, better sleep, and it can even boost [...]
Thanksgiving 2023
South Tabor Family Physicians hopes everyone had a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving Holiday! We asked some of our staff to share some of their favorite things about this time of year and also the things they are most grateful for. Here are some of [...]
Halloween Health Hacks
Even during Halloween, it's important to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle to keep the goblins at bay and ensure you have a spooktacular time! Check out these five Halloween-themed health tips: Ghostly Grains: Swap out regular white rice for creepy and nutritious black rice. [...]
Dr. Google?
In today's digital age, the internet has become our go-to source for information on almost everything, including health. With a simple click of a button, we can access a wealth of information on various health topics. To gain insight into what health-related issues are on [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month National Domestic Violence Awareness Month traces back to the “Day of Unity” in October 1981, spearheaded by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The initial goal was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation. By 1987, the first official [...]
Don’t wait. Get your flu shot.
South Tabor Family Physicians wants to keep our patients healthy and informed. Following is important information regarding the 2022-2023 Influenza (flu) Season from the Oregon Health Authority. Getting vaccinated is a safe, easy way to prevent seasonal flu, which can lead to severe health issues, [...]
