The 4th annual Race for the Cure had all the color, excitement, wacky costumes and high spirits the Race is known for. In a regional show of unity and support, the University of Oregon Duck and the Oregon State University Beaver were on hand at the Start Line to cheer and entertain racers. The 2013 … Read more
Firearms ranked second only to motor vehicles as a cause of death for children and teenagers. A research team led by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the University of California, Davis, reveals that childhood gunshot injuries, while uncommon, are more severe, require more major surgery, have greater mortality and higher per-patient costs than … Read more
Trying to sift through the facts has become a maze as most consumers have heard a variety of claims about the expected costs of insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Many organizations are adamant that premiums will skyrocket next year, and some media sources assure us premiums will be lower than expected, while others claim … Read more
October begins National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is a time when communities come together to offer support by providing local resources along with educational information for early breast cancer detection. Many Oregonians have a friend, family member, or co-worker who has been impacted by the big C. Experts at the National Cancer Institute estimate … Read more
An article was published in Modern Drug Discovery that tried to rekindle an old controversy, saying that although vaccines do help prevent some fatal diseases, many parents and pediatricians are concerned about their side effects. Immunization is mandatory for newborns. Except for those states that allow religious exemption, parents have to immunize their children. In … Read more
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and women can be pro-active in the fight against breast cancer. Breast Cancer is scary and is often considered more deadly among younger women, but a study published in 2012 shows older women, who opt for less treatment, are actually more likely to die of the disease. Researchers … Read more
Cover Oregon, the state’s new health insurance marketplace, announced that it is now open for business. “Our first day was a good day. Thousands of Oregonians can now get health insurance, even if they have a pre-existing health condition or have not been able to afford coverage in the past. Our launch is not only … Read more
U.S. officials said Medicare and Medicaid recipients and veterans will continue to receive health-care benefits, despite the federal government shutdown. The shutdown won’t effect health insurance exchanges in spite of the conflict resulting in a stalemate on Capitol Hill between Republicans and Democrats. Although medicare and Medicaid will keep running despite the Government shut-down, other … Read more
From the traditional Race For The Cure to the truly unique Ashland firefighters wearing pink tee shirts all month long, there is a community spirit that Oregonians share when it comes to health and wellness. At a time when the nation is at odds over healthcare, there is one thing we all can agree on: … Read more
The Cover Oregon community-based outreach program is designed to reach Oregonians in every corner of the state. This is to ensure residents know the choices available to them through Cover Oregon. Community partners can help people access financial help available only through Cover Oregon. Over the past year, Cover Oregon has trained more than 1,200 … Read more