Alzheimer’s and Brain Disease
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Brain Disease Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is each June. Here at South Tabor Family Physicians, we want to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementias. Alzheimer’s is a multifaceted brain disease and extends beyond memory lapses and can affect behavior [...]
Free Fitness Classes Help with Arthritis
If you struggle with arthritis, one of the best things you can do to feel better is move more. During Arthritis Awareness Month, we want to share information about movement classes sponsored by Oregon State University’s (OSU) Extension Service. You can start the self-directed course [...]
Mental Health Awareness & More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Mental Health Awareness Month in May to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please share the 988 Suicide & Crisis [...]
Stress Awareness Month: Action Plan
Stress Less, Thrive More! Chronic stress can have serious repercussions for your physical and mental health. You can take action and transform your approach to stress for the rest of 2024! We are including a few ideas for you to consider here: Pacific Northwest Stress [...]
New OHSU study shows switching arms improves effectiveness of two-dose vaccinations
A study from Oregon Health & Science University has discovered that by alternating the arm in which you receive your vaccine doses—your immune response could be significantly enhanced, up to four times stronger, in fact! This research examined nearly a thousand individuals and found those [...]
American Heart Month 2024
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can help you reduce the risk of heart disease and its risk factors. Join South Tabor Family Physicians and other organizations around the [...]
Cervical Cancer Awareness
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of cervical cancer. The importance of regular screening can not be overstated. Recent Statistics The fight against cervical cancer continues to be a global challenge. In the United States, around 11,500 [...]
Combatting Respiratory Illnesses
Stay healthy in the new year! As we welcome 2024, it's important to stay vigilant about our health, especially with respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) still around. Here at South Tabor Family Physicians, we're committed to keeping you informed and [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder The holiday season often brings to mind images of cheerful gatherings, twinkling lights, and warm, cozy moments. However, for some individuals, the darker months of the year can cast a shadow over their well-being. In the Pacific Northwest, where gray skies [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month National Domestic Violence Awareness Month traces back to the “Day of Unity” in October 1981, spearheaded by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The initial goal was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation. By 1987, the first official [...]
