June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month.
South Tabor Family Physcians LLP wants to help raise awareness June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month Why is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month so important? "It spreads the word This month helps spread awareness about Alzheimer's and other dementia along with the different kinds [...]
A Game Changer for Heart Disease Patients
"High levels of blood cholesterol, particularly low-density lipoproteins (LDL-C), are a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease. In 2019, the FDA reviewed the application for inclisiran in treating primary hyperlipidemia (including hereditary hypercholesterolemia) in adults who have elevated LDL-C while on a maximally tolerated dose of [...]
Tragic Milestone
One million American lives lost " Today, we mark a tragic milestone: one million American lives lost to COVID-19.... As a nation, we must not grow numb to such sorrow. To heal, we must remember. We must remain vigilant against this pandemic and do everything [...]
Decreasing Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
"According to the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTrusted Source (CDC), at least 5.8 million people in the U.S. have the condition. The number of cases starts to rapidly rise with age. The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) doubles every year past age [...]
April is National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month "This year the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) and its partners are highlighting the important role individuals and organizations can play in helping to reduce health disparities and improve the health [...]
Additional COVID-19 Boosters?
CDC Recommends Additional Boosters for Certain Individuals "Data continue to show the importance of vaccination and booster doses to protect individuals both from infection and severe outcomes of COVID-19. For adults and adolescents eligible for a first booster dose, these shots are safe and provide [...]
Masks Still Required in Health Care Settings
Updated Health Guidance The Oregon Health Authority rules requiring masks in indoor public places and schools will be lifted after 11:59 p.m. on March 11. Other state and federal requirements, such as those for health care settings, public transit, and other specialized settings, will remain in [...]
Schedule your Well-Child Visit
"A well-child visit is when you take your child to the doctor to make sure they’re healthy and developing normally. You can call and make your appointment today at 503.261.7200 During each well-child visit, the doctor or nurse will ask you questions about your child, [...]
American Heart Month
Million Hearts® collaborated with the CDC Foundation to develop a new campaign to remind people in the United States to make cardiovascular health a priority, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range is key to preventing heart disease and [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which one person in a relationship attempts to exert control over another. It can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional or economic abuse. Abuse can include threatening, putting someone down, or making them afraid, even if [...]
