Evidence Based Health Tips
South Tabor Family Physicians LLP wants to partner with you for your health Below are three research based recommendations to improving your health. Choose one or add in a new one every week. Making small changes will benefit your health and longevity. Read more of [...]
Decreasing Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTrusted Source (CDC), at least 5.8 million people in the U.S. have the condition. The number of cases starts to rapidly rise with age. The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) doubles every year past age [...]
April is National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month "This year the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) and its partners are highlighting the important role individuals and organizations can play in helping to reduce health disparities and improve the health [...]
Additional COVID-19 Boosters?
CDC Recommends Additional Boosters for Certain Individuals "Data continue to show the importance of vaccination and booster doses to protect individuals both from infection and severe outcomes of COVID-19. For adults and adolescents eligible for a first booster dose, these shots are safe and provide [...]
Self Compassion to Live Healthier Lives
" A large body of research shows that when we give ourselves a break, and accept our imperfections — a concept called self-compassion — we’re more likely to take care of ourselves and live healthier lives. Numerous studies have shown that self-compassion is strongly linked [...]
Masks Still Required in Health Care Settings
Updated Health Guidance The Oregon Health Authority rules requiring masks in indoor public places and schools will be lifted after 11:59 p.m. on March 11. Other state and federal requirements, such as those for health care settings, public transit, and other specialized settings, will remain in [...]
March is National Nutrition Month®
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, South Tabor Family Physicians invites everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. One helpful way to make [...]
Schedule your Well-Child Visit
"A well-child visit is when you take your child to the doctor to make sure they’re healthy and developing normally. You can call and make your appointment today at 503.261.7200 During each well-child visit, the doctor or nurse will ask you questions about your child, [...]
American Heart Month
Million Hearts® collaborated with the CDC Foundation to develop a new campaign to remind people in the United States to make cardiovascular health a priority, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range is key to preventing heart disease and [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which one person in a relationship attempts to exert control over another. It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional or economic abuse. Abuse can include threatening, putting someone down, or making them afraid, even if [...]
