The Oregon Clinic Physicians and Staff Dress in Blue to Raise Awareness for Colon Cancer

Monday, March 3, 2014
WHAT: March is colon cancer awareness month and “Dress in Blue Day” is sponsored by the Colon Cancer Alliance. The physicians and staff at The Oregon Clinic’s Gastroenterology groups are…

What three things should you do if you or a loved one has sustained a serious burn?

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
While all burns are preventable, all ages of individuals are susceptible to serious burns—and serious burns can happen in even the most casual of settings. Burns that need immediate medical…

Burn Prevention Tips for Your Home

Monday, February 3, 2014
ANYONE can receive a burn or scald injury (burns caused by hot liquids or steam). Bathing and kitchen-related accidents are the most common causes of scald injuries, but all types…

The Four Most Important Factoids About Thyroid Cancer

Monday, January 13, 2014
#1: Treatability Most thyroid cancer has a high cure rate, but can recur many years later and needs lifelong follow-up. #2: Risk Factor: Radiation Exposure Radiation exposure is a strong…

Have You Had Your Neck Checked?

Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The American Thyroid Association estimates that the prevalence and impact of thyroid disease will affect a significant number of Americans: more than 12% of the U.S. population will develop a…

Influenza season is here in full swing. Are you ready?

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
 PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 7, 2014 — Pulmonologists from The Oregon Clinic say it’s not too late to get your flu shot and help prevent yourself and others from getting sick…

“Breakthrough Drug” for Hepatitis C Within Reach

Wednesday, January 1, 2014
On December 6, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the eagerly awaited Hepatitis C medication sofosbuvir (Sovaldi™, Gilead Sciences, Inc.) and gave it the designation of “breakthrough therapy”. An…

Understanding Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis, which comprise Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), are a group of diseases in which there is inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.  They most often first appear in…

The Oregon Clinic welcomes Dr. Mark Cahill to Gastroenterology – South

Thursday, October 17, 2013
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 17, 2013 — The Oregon Clinic is pleased to welcome Mark P. Cahill, MD to its gastroenterology group. Dr. Cahill is board-certified in internal medicine by the…

The Oregon Clinic welcomes Dr. Swapna Reddy to Gastroenterology – South

Thursday, October 17, 2013
PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 17, 2013 — The Oregon Clinic is pleased to welcome Swapna B. Reddy, MD to its gastroenterology group. Dr. Reddy is board-certified in internal medicine by the…