When Fatigue Is More Than Just Being Busy
Why am I so tired? You wake up tired. You reach for another cup of coffee. By midafternoon, you're already thinking about bedtime. Sound familiar? Most of us have days when we feel worn out. Between work, family, stress, and everything else life brings, it's easy [...]
Supporting Someone With PTSD: What Helps and What Doesn’t
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of a condition that affects millions of people and their families. Many people associate PTSD with military service, but PTSD can affect anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Car [...]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
What to Watch for as the Weather Warms Up. As the days grow longer and the weather improves, many people in Oregon begin spending more time outside. Whether it’s walking, gardening, hiking, attending outdoor events, or simply enjoying the sunshine after a long winter, spring [...]
Spring Allergies or Something Else?
Spring Allergies or Something Else? How to Tell the Difference... As spring arrives in Oregon, many people notice familiar symptoms like sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes. With trees blooming and pollen levels rising, seasonal allergies are a common cause. But these same symptoms can also [...]
Stress Awareness Month: How Stress Affects Your Body
Stress is something most people experience every day. A busy schedule, work demands, family responsibilities, and unexpected life events can all contribute to feeling overwhelmed. While short bursts of stress are a normal part of life, ongoing or chronic stress can affect the body in [...]
Colorectal Cancer Screening: What to Know
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable when detected early. Screening can identify precancerous growths or early stage cancer before symptoms develop, when treatment is often most effective. In recent [...]
Measles Cases Confirmed in Oregon: What You Need to Know
Health officials in Oregon have confirmed the state’s first measles cases of 2026 in Linn County — marking a reminder that this highly contagious virus remains a real public health concern. The Oregon Health Authority and county public health teams are actively investigating two confirmed [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
