Skin cancer awareness is for everybody
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US with nearly 9,500 people diagnosed every day.1
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Celebrating Pioneers in Medicine
Monday, May 2, 2022
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of AAPI individuals to the history and culture of the US.
After 2 years of Covid, telehealth is here to stay, Portland providers say
Portland Business Journal
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
At The Oregon Clinic, telehealth now accounts for 10% of all visits.
“Pre-pandemic, we were not doing any virtual visits,” said Tom Sanchez, the Oregon Clinic’s CEO. “We launched telehealth very quickly in March 2020, and in those early days, with so much uncertainty, probably 30% of visits were done virtually.”
Portland Business Journal subscribers can read the full story here.
Dr. Andrea Matsumura shares sleep tips to help beat revenge bedtime procrastination
Shape Magazine
Friday, March 25, 2022
Many people engage in revenge bedtime procrastination as a way to deal with the stress of not having enough time during the day to do things they enjoy doing. The Oregon Clinic's Dr. Andrea Matsumura recently talked to Shape Magazine to share some tips for getting your sleep back on track if you've struggled with this potentially harmful habit. Read the full story on Shape's website.
Dr. Andrea Matsumura explains health consequences of daylight saving time
Healthline, The Oregonian
Friday, March 18, 2022
Still struggling to adjust to last weekend’s time change? You’re not alone. Sleep experts from around the country, including The Oregon Clinic's own Dr. Andrea Matsumura, are advocating for the end of daylight saving time to promote personal health and public safety. Read the full story from Healthline here.
Racial Disparities and Colorectal Cancer
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Please note: In May 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, lowering the recommended screening age from 50 to 45.