Juneteenth and Healthcare

Juneteenth and Healthcare

Friday, June 18, 2021
On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger went to Galveston, Texas and issued an order freeing thousands of enslaved Americans.  Juneteenth (a mash-up of June and 19th) acknowledges the…
Map of the United States color-coded by incidence rates per 100,000 people, with each state shaded in varying tones ranging from light to dark to indicate lower to higher rates. Numerical values are displayed on each state, showing specific incidence rates. A legend in the lower corner provides a color scale corresponding to the rate ranges. The map includes all 50 states, with Alaska and Hawaii shown inset at smaller scale on the left, and a title at the top referencing incidence cases per 100,000. Is Oregon a Hotbed for Melanoma?

Is Oregon a Hotbed for Melanoma?

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Over the last 50 years, the global rate of melanoma incidence has increased dramatically, on average between 3-5 percent per year. In the US alone, almost 100,000 new cases of…
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Philips Respironics Recall Information

Monday, June 14, 2021
On 6/14/2021, Philips issued a recall notice for some of their positive airway pressure (PAP) devices due to potential health risks from the polyester-based polyurethane foam used in their devices.…
Honoring Pride Month

Honoring Pride Month

Monday, June 7, 2021
Each June, the rainbow flag – a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride – flies in celebration of diversity and equality. During Pride Month, we reflect…
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Pride Statement

Thursday, June 3, 2021
T. Domi Le, MD, MA (she/her/hers) Chair of The Oregon Clinic’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Gastroenterologist The Oregon Clinic Each June, the rainbow flag – a symbol of lesbian, gay,…
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Expanding Management Options for Thyroid Cancer

Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Over the past few decades, the rate of new thyroid cancer diagnoses has increased significantly in the US and worldwide. Much of this rising incidence is thought to be due…
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The Oregon Clinic Welcomes Orthopedics

Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The Oregon Clinic is pleased to add orthopedics to our surgical offerings with the addition of our newest specialty group. The Oregon Clinic Orthopedics, previously Portland Knee Clinic, has practiced in…
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It’s Don’t Fry Day!

Friday, May 28, 2021
The Friday of Memorial Day Weekend is “Don’t Fry Day”! PROTECT YOUR SKIN TODAY AND EVERY DAY There will be over five million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed in…
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Taking a Stand for Equality and Justice

Monday, March 22, 2021
We condemn anti-Asian violence. I, like you, am sickened by the shooting of eight people, including six Asian women, by a white man in Atlanta last week. My heart goes…
Two healthcare professionals stand side by side in a bright, modern indoor corridor with glass railings and warm-toned architectural accents. Both wear matching blue medical scrubs with short sleeves and drawstring pants. One rests a hand on the railing while the other stands with arms crossed. The background features large windows and reflective surfaces that allow natural light to fill the space, creating a clean, professional clinical environment with soft, even lighting. Standardization of thyroid ultrasound reporting in the community setting decreases biopsy rates

Standardization of thyroid ultrasound reporting in the community setting decreases biopsy rates

Friday, March 19, 2021
Source: Standardization of thyroid ultrasound reporting in the community setting decreases biopsy rates