Diabetes Awareness Month: Know Your Risk, Protect Your Health
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to learn more about this common but often preventable condition. World Diabetes Day is an annual global awareness campaign held on November 14 to raise awareness of diabetes mellitus. This date was chosen because it is the [...]
Smart Tips for a Healthy Halloween
Halloween is all about costumes, creativity, and candy — but it doesn’t have to come with a sugar crash! With a little planning and a few healthy habits, you can help your kids (and yourself) enjoy the fun while keeping energy levels steady and smiles [...]
Understanding Test Results: What Your Numbers Really Mean
Medical test results can sometimes feel like a foreign language—numbers, abbreviations, and ranges that seem hard to interpret. Yet those numbers tell an important story about your health. At South Tabor Family Physicians (STFP), we believe understanding your results empowers you to make informed choices [...]
Building Healthy Family Routines This Fall
Building Healthy Family Routines This Fall As the long days of summer give way to a mix of crisp, cold mornings and the occasional soggy start, families across the Portland metro area are settling back into the rhythm of school, work, and daily routines. This [...]
Children’s Health: Preventing Colds and Flu This Season
As cooler weather arrives in Portland, so do the sniffles, coughs, and runny noses. Fall and winter are prime times for colds and flu, especially among children. But with a few simple habits, families can make this season a healthy one. At South Tabor Family [...]
Understanding Your Health
October is Health Literacy Month, and it’s the perfect time to talk about something that impacts every patient: how well you understand your health. Health literacy means being able to find, understand, and use health information so you can make decisions that are right for [...]
Step Into Health: Why Walking Matters More Than Steps (and How to Enjoy It While You Can)
As fall begins in the Pacific Northwest, now is the perfect time to make the most of the mild days and get outside. For many of us, we dread the coming rain and cold —but walking remains one of the simplest, most powerful ways to [...]
Women’s Wellness at Every Age
Women’s Wellness at Every Age: What to Know and When to Check In Every stage of a woman’s life brings unique health needs. From adolescence to menopause and beyond, preventive care helps women stay healthy and catch concerns early. At South Tabor Family Physicians (STFP), [...]
Easy, Budget-Friendly Ways for Families to “Eat the Rainbow”
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate colorful foods. Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables—often called “eating the rainbow”—is one of the simplest ways to boost your family’s health. The good news? It doesn’t have to [...]
Looking for a Healthcare Provider in Gresham or Troutdale?
We know many families in Gresham and Troutdale are looking for a new primary care provider after recent clinic closures. If that’s you, we want you to know you’re not alone—and South Tabor Family Physicians (STFP) is here to help and at every stage of [...]
