What makes up for sound nutrition? Evidence suggests that an affordable plant-based diet can help prevent and even reverse many of the top killers in the Western world. This could save millions of lives each year,but medical training continues to underemphasize nutritional education . The USDA, in formulating its dietary guidelines, has been accused of … Read more
When choosing services for meetings and/or special events it is important to be sure you check references. When possible tour the facility you will be utilizing and have a checklist of questions prepared. Ensuring a successful Oregon event requires careful planning and due diligence on the part of the planner. Oregon Event News features several … Read more
Welcome to the “Best of Oregon Health News Awards.” Oregon Health News is dedicated to providing the community with the Best of the Best and recognizing those whose excellence and achievements have helped us grow to be a healthier and more productive community. Please make sure to FILL OUT A NOMINATION FORM and NOMINATE those … Read more
Children who were bullied and those who were bullies themselves are both at higher risk for depression, anxiety and panic disorder years later, according to a U.S. Study. Researchers had known that bullying can take a psychological toll on both bullies and victims, but it had been unclear just how long those effects would last. … Read more
Top Docs introduces the medical community to healthcare providers throughout Oregon. This month meet the staff at Valley Immediate Care. Dr. J. Eric Brunswick Undergraduate Degree: B.A., Biology, University of California Fresno Graduate Degree: M.D., Oregon Health Sciences University Internship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Emergency Medicine Board Certified: Emergency Medicine Dr. Carl Griesser Undergraduate … Read more
For it or against it- Oregon embraces the federal health care overhaul, and answers common questions about the Oregon Health Insurance exchange. While other states have fought President Barack Obama’s federal health care overhaul, known as the Affordable Care Act, Oregon has embraced it and is working hard to implement it.The law requires every state … Read more
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According to One of the ways Oregon’s health care transformation aims to save money is by encouraging individuals to use primary care rather than the emergency room for routine health care needs. But sometimes patients – especially if they’re under- or uninsured – have trouble finding a primary care doctor, much less getting an appointment. … Read more
The Department of Health and Human Services released its long-awaited final rule on essential health benefits today, allowing insurers and states to move forward on both the federal and state health exchanges. The rule defines what must be covered in exchange plans, prohibits discrimination based on age or pre-existing conditions, describes prescription drug benefits and … Read more