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Treating IBS: A Patient-Centered Approach

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most prevalent of functional gastrointestinal disorders, is commonly diagnosed by gastroenterologists and primary care physicians. Recurrent abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, along with bloating…
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It’s Time to Screen for Colorectal Cancer

Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Why take chances? Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death for men and women and about 5 percent of Americans will develop colorectal cancer in their…
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Colon Cancer Awareness Month – March 2021

Monday, March 1, 2021
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.           …
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The Oregon Clinic Expands Into Orthopedics with Addition of Portland Knee Clinic

Thursday, February 11, 2021
Portland Knee Clinic brings two orthopedic surgeons, a new expertise for the physician-led specialty group Portland, OR –  The Oregon Clinic (TOC) will add orthopedics as its newest specialty this…
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Oregon telehealth bill has a legion of provider fans, but insurers raise cost concerns

Thursday, February 11, 2021
Source: Oregon telehealth bill has a legion of provider fans, but insurers raise cost concerns
February is American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
American Heart Month is a time to focus on improving heart health and preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. This…
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Liver Disease and the COVID-19 Vaccine

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Can the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine cause COVID-19 infection? The COVID-19 vaccines currently available, Moderna and Pfizer, are not live vaccines. Therefore, they cannot cause a COVID-19 infection in the recipient.…
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Results of Lung Cancer Screening in the Community

Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Source: Results of Lung Cancer Screening in the Community
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4 Portland health systems gear up for mass vaccination clinic at Convention Center

Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Source: 4 Portland health systems gear up for mass vaccination clinic at Convention Center
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Independent clinics cry out for faster inclusion in vaccine distribution in Oregon

Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Source: Independent clinics cry out for faster inclusion in vaccine distribution in Oregon