The local American Red Cross is experiencing low appointment bookings and turnout for blood donations. The Red Cross is asking all eligible donors to take time out of their busy schedules to roll up their sleeves and give blood as soon as possible. School is out, last minute family vacations are in full swing, and [...]
official statement from Valley Meat Company:
Valley Meat Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,000,000 pounds of ground beef products because of the potential for E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recall extends only to the products listed below that were produced between October 2, 2009 and January 12, 2010 and were sold in California, Texas, Oregon, Arizona [...]
Adventist Health of Portland has partnered with iTriage, a smartphone application that allows consumers to locate vital medical information and local medical services on their smartphone. The free application, which is a result of a partnership with Healthagen®, can be downloaded for the iPhone®, iPod touch®, or Android™ smartphones through app stores, or by logging [...]
Legacy physicians and researchers hope to determine if Vitamin E and Trental can lessen complication rates when radiation is used in conjunction with breast implant reconstruction. Women are candidates if they have had a mastectomy with expander or implant reconstruction after a diagnosis of breast cancer and are receiving or have recently completed radiation therapy.
The [...]
Today, July 14th, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is launching a federally funded insurance plan, allowing people with existing health conditions to purchase medical insurance. The new insurance pool adds another option for uninsured Oregonians with existing medical conditions to purchase health insurance, in addition to the existing Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP).
“There is now [...]
Summer has finally arrived and will unleash extremely hot weather this week. The American Red Cross has steps people can follow to stay safe during the heat wave.
“Extreme heat can be dangerous. It can cause heat cramps, exhaustion, or heat stroke,” said David Brooke, director of Health & Safety for the Oregon Trail Chapter. “It’s [...]
Happy Valley Family Target of Racial Intimidation at Home
African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds
Event: OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show, Sept. 4-6
Vancouver Teen Dies in On-Track Motorcycle Accident
Beaverton Concert Will Benefit the Sunshine Pantry
Motorcycle Rider Dies After Crashing into Back of a TriMet Bus in NE Portland
Police Continue Investigation of Accident that Shut Down I-5 South on Friday
