Category Archives: Health

Oregon Elders Need More Caring Eyes and Ears

  By Salem-News | May 6, 2013 - 8:35 pm | ,
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteers check in on and advocate for many of the 43,000 residents of long-term care facilities across Oregon. Courtesy of Nat'l. Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Effective but Short-Handed

Chris Thomas – Oregon News Service

WILSONVILLE, Ore. – When Oregonians who volunteer as long-term care ombudsmen got together last week, one thing they learned is that more of them are needed around the state. About 43,000 residents live in nursing homes, adult foster homes and other long-term care facilities in Oregon. Ombudsmen, who are trained to advocate for them, gathered in Wilsonville for policy updates and additional training.
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Yamhill County Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs April 27th at Mcminnville Walgreens

  By Salem-News | April 17, 2013 - 8:50 pm | ,
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On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  Bring your medications for disposal to Walgreens at 603 SW Baker St, McMinnville, Or 97128.  The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
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Death and Taxes? This Week, Face Them Both

  By Salem-News | April 14, 2013 - 10:38 pm | ,
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Putting your wishes in writing lets loved ones know what you want in case of a medical emergency. National Healthcare Decision Day can help start the conversation. Photo: Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas – Oregon News Service

PORTLAND, Ore. – If the only certainties in life are death and taxes, this week there’s a chance to deal with them both. Today, of course, is income tax day – but Tuesday is National Healthcare Decision Day. It’s a reminder to let loved ones and doctors know how you might want sudden or end-of-life medical events handled, if you’re unable to make that call.
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Salem Residents Are Lacing Up–Here’s Why

  By Salem-News | April 11, 2013 - 5:54 pm | , ,
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Approximately 650 people young and old will lace up their walking shoes in Salem on April 27th giving hope that every baby will have a healthy start. They’re walking and raising money to support March of Dimes funded research and programs to help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies.
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Good Reasons to ‘Hoof It’ on National Walking Day

  By Salem-News | April 2, 2013 - 11:17 pm | ,
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Chris Thomas -Oregon News Service

PORTLAND, Ore. – At least part of the day today, Mother Nature should cooperate in most parts of Oregon for the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day. The goal is to get people moving, in recognition that they’re spending more time at work mostly sitting.
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Senators Lace up their Sneakers to Celebrate National Walking Day

  By Salem-News | March 28, 2013 - 6:31 pm | ,
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Salem, Ore. -  Lead the Way to National Walking Day will be held on Tuesday, April 2 to commemorate the third anniversary of Marion County’s  Health and Wellness Initiative, “I Love ME.”  Kicked off in 2010 by Senators Peter Courtney and Jackie Winters,  “I Love ME” challenges all Oregonians to make healthy lifestyle choices and commit to the 5-2-1-0 in 30 challenge:  Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day; reduce leisure time in front of a TV or computer screen to two hours or less a day;  spend one hour a day moving actively; and have zero sweetened drinks in your diet.
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Equal Pay for Health Practitioners Passes The House

  By Salem-News | March 19, 2013 - 10:35 pm | , ,
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HB 2902A would build Oregon’s healthcare workforce and improve patient access to high-quality, cost-effective care

SALEM – A bill that will provide equal pay for Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants who perform the same services as physicians passed the House today.
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Health Share Of Oregon’s Board of Directors Endorses Fluoride Measure on May Ballot

  By Salem-News | March 19, 2013 - 5:37 pm | , ,
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(Portland, OR) – With an endorsement of Ballot Measure 26-151, Health Share of Oregon’s Board of Directors has officially added its support to the effort by the Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland coalition to encourage Portland to add fluoride to the city’s drinking water supply.
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