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 [...]
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 [...]
Why Vaccines Matter at Every Age
National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). It’s a great time to check in on your family’s vaccination records and make sure you’re all up to date. Vaccines are one of the best tools we have to protect our health. They [...]
UV Safety Month: Why protecting your eyes and skin matters
July is UV Safety Awareness Month This is the perfect time to talk about something many of us overlook: How ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can impact our health. While soaking up sunshine can boost your mood and support vitamin D production, too much [...]
Understanding Arthritis and Why Awareness Matters
Arthritis Awareness Month: What You Should Know and How to Manage It May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to learn more about one of the most common health conditions in the U.S.—and how to live better with it. At South Tabor Family Physicians, we [...]
Mental Health Matters
Everyday Ways to Support Your Mood and Mind! May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health. And just like our bodies need care, so do our minds. Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to talk about [...]
Stress Awareness Month: What You Need to Know!
Stress Affects Everyone April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to talk about something we all experience. Whether it’s work, school, family, the economy or your health, stress can show up in many ways. While some stress is normal, too much can hurt your body [...]
February is American Heart Month
Staying Warm, Staying Safe: How Cold Weather Affects Your Heart February is American Heart ❤️ Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States. While many people think of heart health in terms of diet and [...]
Early Detection Saves Lives
Cervical Cancer Awareness January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This is an important opportunity to focus on women’s health and the importance of preventive care. At South Tabor Family Physicians, we are committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to the Portland Oregon community and surrounding areas. [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
At South Tabor Family Physicians, we've been caring for Portland families for over 60 years. This October, we're focusing on a critical health issue that affects many in our community: breast cancer. As your trusted healthcare partners, we want to ensure you have the latest [...]
