Healthy Living

Kristina Young, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist and cancer researcher with The Oregon Clinic Radiation Oncology. She appeared on AMNW in March during Colon Cancer Awareness Month to discuss…

One of the most common questions I hear in my office is, “When am I ready for joint replacement?” While I wish I had a simple answer, there are many…

Colon Cancer Awareness Month is observed every March to raise awareness of colon and rectal cancers and to honor patients affected by colorectal cancer.  Getting screening colonoscopies starting at age 45 reduces…

It’s a fact that getting screening colonoscopies starting at age 45 reduces the risk of colon cancer by 89%.   The good news is most insurance carriers will fully cover the…

Dr. Lara Williams, a board-certified OBGYN at The Oregon Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology North, was recently featured in an article on Menopause by Oregon Health. Click below to read the…

Dr. Aaron Schwartz, Sports Medicine Specialist at The Oregon Clinic Orthopedics share tips for protecting your knees from injury. With over 30 ski resorts in the PNW plus an endless…

Is the new colon cancer blood test the quick and easy alternative to a colonoscopy screening for colon cancer? The short answer is, unfortunately, not.    You may have seen recent…

Stress might feel like it’s all in the mind. But being constantly triggered by stressors at home, work, and out in the world has a very real effect on the…

Dr. Matthew Solhjem with The Oregon Clinic Radiation Oncology spoke with CURE as part of their “Speaking Out” video series. During the conversation, Dr. Solhjem talked about the benefits of MRI-guided stereotactic…

Dr. Lara Williams, a board-certified OB/GYN at The Oregon Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology North, was recently a guest on the Delivering Health podcast hosted by Dr. John Neustadt. She appeared…