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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

Is Red Light Therapy the Key to Skin Rejuvenation?

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it also plays a vital role in keeping you alive by protecting your internal organs from the elements and getting rid of harmful toxins through sweating. As you age, your skin will begin to lose its youthful appearance and elasticity, which can cause wrinkles, blemishes, […]

Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

How limiting women's access to birth control and abortions hurts the economy

Reproductive health isn’t just about abortions, despite all the attention they get. It’s also about access to family planning services, contraception, sex education and much else. Such access lets women control the timing and size of their families so they have children when they are financially secure and emotionally ready and can finish their education and advance in the workplace. After all, having children is expensive, costing US$9,000 to $25,000 a year. And that’s why …

Malpractice Case: Risks When You and Your PA Treat Differently

Varying approaches to patient care can cause conflict--and possible litigation.

9 coping skills to practice as a family

If You’re A Parent and…You Start a Family Meditation Practice

Such excitement around the end of the school year – bring on summer! I can’t wait for slower starts to the morning, eating dinner outside, swimming/hiking/biking, and hopefully enjoying some …

PARENTING: Family is a practice ground for future relationships

How I would end the war between nurse practitioners and doctors

Require primary care doctors and nurse practitioners to pass the same certification test.

Does it have to be a doctor?

Despite more than 40 years of experience with nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Oregon, the health care system still can’t quite figure out what to do with them.Originally intended to increase access to care in underserved rural communities, these advanced practice providers, as they are called, have become an integral part of even the most urban health care systems.Yet, questions remain about their role, their quality of care and how best to deploy them

How Families Can Practice Mindful Eating

With a few easy changes, you can get your kids to slow down, eat when they’re hungry, and enjoy their food.

Bone Health for Life: Health Information Basics for You and Your Family

There are many things we can do to keep our bones healthy and strong. But if we don’t eat right and don’t get enough of the right kinds of exercise, our bones can become weak and even break. The good news is that it is never too late to take care of your bones.

Find out which doctors earn the most

U.S. physicians earn on average $294,000 a year with men earning 31 percent more than women and white men earning 15 percent more than black men.