OHN MEDFORD (OHN) Lung Cancer is a very serious concern in the U.S. Approximately 399,431 Americans are living with lung cancer and according to The American Lung Association, during 2014, an estimated 224,210 new cases of lung cancer are expected to be diagnosed, representing about 13 percent of all cancer diagnoses. However, a question recently addressed … Read more
OREGON (OHN) Every year during National Nurses Week, health care providers. professionals, and patients alike, all celebrate the professional contributions made by dedicated nurses. Nurses are recognized and honored for their ongoing contributions beginning May 6th, National Nurses Day, and commencing on May 12th, which is Florence Nightingales birthday, the celebrated English nurse who laid … Read more
When I think of Mothers day, I think of mom in her apron, baking a pie in the kitchen or making us a cup of cocoa after school on a cool winters day. I think of shopping, good smells and mostly I associate my mom with family gathered in the kitchen and preparing plates full … Read more
OREGON (OHN) Currently, I work out of my home office and the family dog is just glaring at me as I attempt to finish up my news reports for the week. This is after he has clearly let me know that he wanted to go for a walk, play ball, and have something interesting to … Read more
According to the 2013 National Retail Federation’s Easter Spending Survey* conducted by BIGinsight, “the average person celebrating Easter will spend approximately $145.13 on candy, decor, apparel and food,” and “total spending will reach an estimated $17.2 billion**.” Additionally, “nine in 10 (90.5%) [consumers surveyed] will stock up on Easter candy, spending an average of $20.66 … Read more
GOLF-SPECIFIC REGIMEN CAN PAY DIVIDENDS QUICKER THAN MOST THINK. By most measures, Bill Boos is in terrific shape. A fire battalion chief for the Bend Fire Department, the 48-year-old has done plenty of running, cycling and just about anything else to keep himself fit. That did not help his golf game much. “It’s not the … Read more
OREGON (OHN) – According to the Autism Society Of Oregon, our state has the one of the highest rates of Autism in the U.S. There are over 50 resources in Oregon dedicated to adults, families, and children with Autism. Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life … Read more
Signature Hospice, Home Health and Home Care Is #1 In Southern Oregon Signature Hospice, Home Health, and Home Care is a leading provider of post-acute healthcare services in Oregon and Washington. Signature specializes in providing Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology for patients in their home or home setting. Bob Thomas, President … Read more
Why Home Health? Just about everyone agrees: the home is the best setting for providing health care to an increasing number of patients. A person is not only more comfortable in their own home, but with quality home health providers available, the patient has more control over their care setting creating a “partnership of accountability” … Read more
Most golfers will experience some form of lower back pain over the course of time. The nature of the golf swing is inherently unhealthy for the human spine. Forward flexion (bending forward) combined with rotation (twisting) creates torsional stresses throughout the spine including the discs, the joints between each vertebra, the ligaments connecting the vertebra … Read more