The Oregon Clinic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the specialty physicians at The Oregon Clinic are now offering virtual health visits to many patients. With Oregon and Southwest Washington residents asked to stay home and restricted from visiting physicians for non-urgent appointments, many patients have been unable to access necessary specialist health care.
An Oregon coalition of independent medical clinics supports Gov. Kate Brown’s priority to resume elective surgeries and procedures when certain criteria for public health safety are met during this COVID crisis. This is a wise, safe and pragmatic step in the right direction to serve the medical needs of Oregonians. At the same time, Oregon’s independent medical clinics still need more federal and state support to allow these businesses to stay viable during the pandemic and after the crisis fades.
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy barbecues, campfires, and fireworks. Unfortunately, with all this fun comes some risk — burns are a common cause of injury during the summer months, especially in July. Here a few safety tips to help bring in the summer festivities with a bang — and without injury.
