Toiletries Drive
Join South Tabor Family Physicians as we partner with Portland Open Bible Community Pantry to collect items for its 2019 Toiletries Drive!
Not too late
” We all know the old English proverb: “It’s better late than never.” But believe it or not, the saying does hold true when it comes to your annual flu shot. Infectious disease expert Susan Rehm, MD, says it’s wise for people to get the vaccine whenever [...]
Partnering for nutrition
South Tabor Family Physicians is partnering with the Portland Open Bible Community Pantry to provide nutritious resources for our patients. Good health cannot be separated from the ability to obtain good nutrition. Everyone deserves fresh and healthy food for themselves and their families, and we [...]
We wish you healthy and happy Holidays!
This week was the National Handwashing Awareness Week! Remember to wash your hands to prevent the spread of dangerous microbes! “While we are taught as youngsters to wash our hands before dinner but it’s important to remember that germs don’t care what time of day it [...]
Get your sleep!
South Tabor Family Physicians want to remind everyone how important it is to your health to get good sleep. “Insufficient sleep is linked to an increased risk for the development of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Good sleep habits (sometimes referred to as “sleep hygiene”) [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is a fact that Breast Cancer can happen to any of us. We want to help each other by spreading the word that prevention is the key for fighting this. By women helping women, we all become one, [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease
South Tabor Family Physicians is committed to helping keep our patients aware and educated. Helping to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is more important than ever. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of disorders that impairs mental functioning. This [...]
The smoke has cleared, so get outside!
It’s great weather this weekend to get outside and possibly visit a natural space. Being outside is important to our health! Lucky for us we live in an area with many places to choose from. Check out this listing of local Gardens in Portland. Here are [...]
Join the movement!
“Healthy for Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well. You don’t need a guilt trip. We [...]
Suicides are preventable
Every 40 seconds, someone, somewhere in the world, dies by suicide. For people with severe depression, it is not uncommon to think about suicide. Suicides are preventable. It is okay to talk about suicide. Asking about suicide does not provoke the act of suicide. It often reduces anxiety [...]
