Health
Melatonin is sending children to the ER; Portland doctor warns parents to be cautious
Portland-area doctors are warning parents to be careful with melatonin as rates of children visiting the ER after…
Health
Unparalleled access: Patients pay monthly fee for doctor who delivers unfettered care
When patients call Dr. Sarah Dawson, they’ll likely get her the first time they try. There’s no waiting…
Health
Deschutes County Commission learns of teen alcohol, cannabis use
Nearly a quarter of 11th graders surveyed in Deschutes County have used alcohol at least once in a…
Health
A gene long thought to just raise the risk for Alzheimer’s may cause some cases
WASHINGTON — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in…
Health
Mental health resources expand in rural Oregon
Oregon is working to increase access to resources for people struggling with their mental health. For decades, Oregon…
Health
High levels of ultra-processed foods linked with early death, brain issues
A large study suggests that there might be a striking reason to limit your intake of ultra-processed foods…
Bend
COCC to host health careers expo May 17
Central Oregon Community College will host a health careers expo for high school students interested in the field…
Health
‘Expect Fentanyl’ campaign to make Oregonians more aware of drug’s dangers
For the third year, May 7 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, a banal way to acknowledge a deadly…
Health
In Oregon, Medicaid is buying people air conditioners
Oregon has started providing air conditioners, air purifiers and power banks to help some of its Medicaid recipients…
Business
La Pine Community Health Center grows to meet the community needs
The La Pine Community Health Center is nearly doubling its size to meet the growing needs of the…
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