Healthy Living

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common knee injuries, especially in active individuals and athletes who play cutting and pivoting sports. Unlike many soft tissues, the ACL…

Friday, May 22, is “Don’t Fry Day!”  The Friday before Memorial Day is “Don’t Fry Day,” an annual reminder from the dermatology community to protect your skin as you head outdoors to celebrate the…

Colon Cancer Awareness Month is observed every March to raise awareness of colon and rectal cancers and to honor patients affected by colorectal cancer.  The Oregon Clinic is proud to…

Recent news about the passing of actor James Van Der Beek at age 48 from colorectal cancer came shortly after the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released an…

The recent passing of Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek, who died at age 48 from colorectal cancer, is a stark reminder of colorectal cancer’s shocking new statistic: colorectal cancer is now the leading cause…

The recent passing of Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek, who died at age 48 from colorectal cancer, is a stark reminder of colorectal cancer’s shocking new statistic: colorectal cancer is now the leading…

Knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty, is one of the most common elective surgical procedures performed each year in the United States. Chances are good that you, or…

As gastroenterologists, an important part of our job is preventing colon cancer by making sure our patients receive the screening that is most effective for them—the right screening at the right time.  Recently, we have seen a concerning trend: insurance companies are mailing at-home colon cancer screening…

September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month  If your thyroid isn’t working properly, neither are you! The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the neck that…

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. with good reason. It’s social, easy to pick up, and a great workout for players of all ages. But as the courts…