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45 is the New 50 for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Thursday, June 9, 2022
Colon cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers in the US. Thankfully, it is one of the few cancers that can be prevented. And, if caught early,…
Celebrating the legacy of LGBTQIA+ pioneers in medicine

Celebrating the legacy of LGBTQIA+ pioneers in medicine

Monday, June 6, 2022
LGBTQIA+ (an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and allies) Pride Month is celebrated each…
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Dr. Ghaheri tongue-tie study featured in Otolaryngology journal, podcast

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Oregon Clinic’s Dr. Bobak Ghaheri was interviewed in the Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery podcast series this month for a randomized controlled trial study he conducted on tongue tie release.…
Skin cancer awareness is for everybody

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 While skin cancer affects people of all races and ethnicities, the…
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Celebrating Pioneers in Medicine

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. The…
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After 2 years of Covid, telehealth is here to stay, Portland providers say

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…
Two people stand close together outdoors in a green, tree-filled setting, facing each other at a slight angle. Both wear casual short-sleeve tops—one in a light plaid pattern and the other in a solid gray shirt. One person has an arm placed behind the other’s back. The background is softly blurred with natural greenery, and the lighting is even and natural, suggesting an outdoor daytime environment. Racial Disparities and Colorectal Cancer

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. March is colon…
Employee Lauren Scott shares her father’s story for colon cancer screening awareness

Employee Lauren Scott shares her father’s story for colon cancer screening awareness

Monday, March 14, 2022
March is colon cancer awareness month. After losing her father to colon cancer, The Oregon Clinic’s own Lauren Scott of OBGYN East is using this time to share her father’s story, urging people…
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The Oregon Clinic partners with Save First to support employees in time of need

Thursday, March 10, 2022
The Oregon Clinic is proud to offer its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including support for financial wellness. Our employees have access to Save First, a financial wellness program that…
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Colon cancer remains a common and deadly cancer—it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard…