6 Black Medical Pioneers to Know

6 Black Medical Pioneers to Know

Monday, February 14, 2022
This Black History Month, The Oregon Clinic is proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments and lasting impact of Black pioneers in American medicine. These men and women were champions of…
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Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery Is Now Center for Advanced Surgery

Monday, December 20, 2021
Beginning January 2022, Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery (GMIS) will be The Oregon Clinic Center for Advanced Surgery (CAS). We’ll continue delivering the highest quality surgical care, while remaining at…
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72 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Doctors” by Peers

Friday, December 3, 2021
Seventy-two providers at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners” list, recognized by their peers as among the best…
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November is National COPD Awareness Month

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month. COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe and can cause severe coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.  As of 2019, COPD is the third leading…
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Surgical Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Monday, November 15, 2021
Benign prostatic hyperplasia/enlargement (BPH/BPE) is a common diagnosis among aging men. Men with persistent symptoms despite medications or those who cannot tolerate medications will benefit from procedures. In the current…
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Advances in Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound: Expanded Options in Pancreatitis, Cholecystitis and More

Friday, November 5, 2021
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) was initially developed as a diagnostic tool in the 1980s. In 2012, the field of therapeutic EUS expanded significantly due to the introduction of lumen apposing metal…
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Monday, November 1, 2021
This November, we’re raising awareness of the warning signs and risks for pancreatic cancer, often called the “world’s toughest cancer.” Pancreatic cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death…
The Oregon Clinic Named Sixth Top Workplace in Oregon

The Oregon Clinic Named Sixth Top Workplace in Oregon

Thursday, September 23, 2021
The Oregon Clinic was named Oregon’s sixth Top Workplace among large employers by The Oregonian. The announcement came with the results of The Oregonian’s annual survey, which polls thousands of…
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Get the Flu Shot, Not the Flu

Thursday, September 16, 2021
It’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. Even…
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September Is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

Friday, September 10, 2021
Don’t forget to check your neck! Thyroid cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer and accounts for only about 1.5% of new cancer diagnoses in the US. However, over the…