World Hepatitis Day
Why Hepatitis Awareness, Testing, and Vaccination Matter Each year on July 28, healthcare organizations around the world observe World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about viral hepatitis and encourage prevention, testing, and treatment. The date was chosen to honor the birthday of Dr. Baruch [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Men’s Preventive Care: What Often Gets Skipped
Many men delay or skip preventive care — often because they feel fine, are busy with work or family responsibilities, or simply do not prioritize routine checkups. The challenge is that many serious health conditions develop gradually and may not cause symptoms early on. Understanding [...]
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 [...]
What Happens During a Preventive Care Visit
Why Preventive Care Visits Matters More Than You Think Preventive care visits are sometimes misunderstood. Many patients think of them as a quick check-in or something to schedule only when nothing feels wrong. In reality, preventive care visits play one of the most important roles [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
