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Voices of Black History Month: Dr. Vivien T. Thomas LL.D.

Thursday, February 15, 2024
We’re excited to share the remarkable story of Dr. Vivien Thomas as we continue our series honoring the voices and stories of Black History Month. Dr. Thomas was a renowned Black scientist…

Voices of Black History Month: Coralie Franklin Cook

Wednesday, February 7, 2024
As we honor the voices and stories of Black History Month, we’re pleased to share the history of Coralie Franklin Cook, a Black activist, suffragist, orator and scholar. We thank…

Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Monday, October 9, 2023
The Life & Legacy of Lakota Medicine Man Martin High Bear Indigenous Peoples’ Day was made official in Oregon in 2021. This year, we are proud to highlight the life…

Hispanic Heritage Month

Friday, September 15, 2023
For the 55th anniversary of National Hispanic Heritage Month, The Oregon Clinic is proud to highlight the founding of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, a prominent local health care institution with a…

Honoring LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: The Life & Legacy of Oregon Physician Dr. Marie Equi

Monday, June 5, 2023
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City and recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on history and culture in the…

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month: The Life & Legacy of Portland Physician Dr. Benjamin Tanaka

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of AAPI individuals to the history and culture of the US. This…

Honoring Black History Month: The Life & Legacy of Dr. DeNorval Unthank, Portland Physician and Civil Rights Activist

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
This Black History Month, The Oregon Clinic is proud to highlight the life and legacy of a Black leader who had a lasting impact on our community here in Portland,…

The Oregon Clinic Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
In 2021, The Oregon Clinic’s Board was proud to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a paid holiday for our staff. While the decision to reduce access to healthcare by…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Pioneers in Medicine

Thursday, September 15, 2022
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th), we are sharing the incredible stories of Hispanic and Latinx individuals who made important contributions to the medical…

Celebrating the legacy of LGBTQIA+ pioneers in medicine

Monday, June 6, 2022
LGBTQIA+ (an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and allies) Pride Month is celebrated each…