January – February 2014 Date Brand Name Product Description Reason/ Problem Company 02/19/2014 Pfizer Etomidate Injection, 2mg/mL 1) potential for small black particles, identified as paper shipper labels, to be present in individual vials; 2) Potential for missing lot number and/or expiry date on the outer carton 3) Potential for illegible/missing lot number … Read more
Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact in your community, and it really does make you feel good. Many people don’t volunteer because they don’t where to go and how to offer their help. In this article, we will discuss 15 ways to volunteer in your community. Why you should volunteer. Have … Read more
All Oregonians invited to attend the memorial ceremony (Salem) – Not all Oregon families are able to welcome home their loved one after a day on the job. Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA), a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, invites all Oregonians to attend a noon ceremony on … Read more
Bertagni 1882 Spa Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashew and Almond in Sweet Butternut Squash Ravioli Nov 30, 2015 8:41 AM The product is packaged as Simply Roundy’s Natural – Authentic Italian Sweet Butternut Squash Ravioli, UPC011150507509 in Mariano’s Stores in Illinois and Copps, Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market in Wisconsin Bertagni 1882 SpA … Read more
Medical studies show volunteering is ‘Good for your health’. Local organizations like AARP Oregon, provide volunteer opportunities for Oregonians at many local events. According to the federal agency on service and volunteering, approximately 38.8% of Oregonians volunteer. That amounts to 44.4 hours per resident for a total of 136.7 million hours of volunteer service. The … Read more
Oregon Health News invites Oregon women to get involved. Oregon communities will celebrate this years NWHW week by promoting women’s healthy lifestyles and the impact and significance of healthy living for Oregon women. Health and safety awareness empowers all women to make health a priority this year. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ … Read more
The reform of Oregon’s health care system has three main goals: To deliver higher-quality care, To have better outcomes and, to save money. Governor John Kitzhaber calls it: “the triple aim.” But a year from now, how will the state know if it’s succeeding? The answer? By tracking a host of measures, and watching to … Read more
The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors approved today the construction of a new health care campus in Prineville that will include inpatient beds, an emergency department, surgical suites, imaging services, laboratory services, physician clinic space and more. “St. Charles has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Pioneer Memorial Hospital (PMH) and the communities of … Read more
Oregon Health News – As most of us have suspected, our “Western” diet is killing us, literally. Studies are now showing that people who eat high-fat dairy products, sweets, processed foods, refined grains and red meats- are at an increased risk for premature death. A new British study released by The American Journal of Medicine … Read more
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