The Oregon Clinic
You may have recently heard or seen stories on Saturday Night Live or CNN that referenced a new study questioning the effectiveness of colonoscopies. The bold headlines and one-liners incorrectly stated a recent study showed colonoscopies were less effective at preventing death from colon cancer than previously understood. This is not true!
Dr. Rhett Cummings, pulmonologist at The Oregon Clinic, was interviewed by FOX 12 Oregon on the Oregon Health Authority's recent decision to differ with the CDC and continue requiring masks in health care settings.
The Oregon Clinic was named Oregon’s seventh Top Workplace among large employers by The Oregonian. The announcement came with the results of The Oregonian’s annual survey, which polls thousands of employees statewide from participating employers. The Oregon Clinic was the highest-ranking healthcare provider on the list. This is the eighth time The Oregon Clinic has participated in the survey, and each time The Oregon Clinic has ranked among the top 10 best places to work.
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th), we are sharing the incredible stories of Hispanic and Latinx individuals who made important contributions to the medical community and society as a whole.
Portland, OR — The Oregon Clinic (TOC) will transition to a new electronic health records (EHR) software, using an Epic system provided through Tegria, a healthcare technology services and consulting company. This Epic EHR system will increase efficiencies for Oregon Clinic providers, simplify access to health records for patients, as well as improve continuity of care for patients and communication between physicians. Implementation will likely be completed by the first quarter of 2024.