In his early thirties, 39-year-old father of three Thomas Slawson started running in an effort to get into better shape and to spend more time with his wife. But he…

What’s the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian? This is a question many people are curious about, but don’t really know the answer to. What it means to be…

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) – high blood pressure in the lungs – is a common condition. While most people are aware of their blood pressure, many are surprised to learn that…

Many of us set new year resolutions of eating healthier and exercising more. Standard approaches to weight loss often involve restrictive eating, labeling foods as good or bad, and dictating…

People experience two types of urinary incontinence: Stress urinary incontinence is when you have urine leakage with exertion, coughing, sneezing, or laughing. Urge urinary incontinence is when you feel an…

Your spouse, your friends, your grandchildren—your inspiration to stay healthy comes in many forms. March is colon cancer awareness month, and it’s something worth really thinking about. If you are…

If you needed to have a tumor removed, and the fate of your hearing and use of your facial muscles was at risk, you would want an experienced doctor doing…

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re celebrating being in love! Love means more than just roses and love letters. It means spending quality time together and caring for one another – in…

February is heart month. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), improving your diet and lifestyle can help prevent heart disease which is the leading cause of death in the…

A record 59 doctors at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were recognized by their peers as among the best in the region this January. Spanning a variety of specialties, Portland Monthly’s…