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 [...]
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 [...]
Heart Health Is More Than Blood Pressure
Heart Health Is More Than Blood Pressure: Understanding the Numbers That Matter When people think about heart health, blood pressure is often the first number that comes to mind. While blood pressure is important, it is only one part of a much bigger picture. Heart [...]
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Why Flu Protection Matters for Your Family’s Health: The arrival of December means holiday celebrations, colder weather, and more time spent indoors with family and friends. It also marks National Influenza Vaccination Week, a nationwide effort to remind communities that it is never too late [...]
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: How to Protect Your Brain Health
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month June is a time to learn how you can protect your memory, support your loved ones, and get help if you notice signs of change. At South Tabor Family Physicians, we believe in caring for your health at every stage [...]
Why Are We Talking About Measles Again?
Measles might sound like an illness from the past, but it’s still a risk today. Even though vaccines made measles rare in the United States for many years, outbreaks have started to happen again. Some areas, including parts of Oregon, have seen a rise in [...]
Winter is here, but so is flu season!
Flu Shots and Prevention Tips: Winter is a season filled with joy—holiday celebrations, cozy nights by the fire, and family gatherings. But it’s also flu season, a time when viruses thrive and spread quickly, putting your health and the well-being of your loved ones at [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
