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Suicide Prevention in Older Adults Matters More Than You Think
When people talk about suicide prevention, they often think of teens or young adults. But suicide prevention in older adults is just as important (and too often overlooked). Older adults face unique challenges, from isolation and chronic illness to grief and untreated mental health conditions. Yet mental well-being is just as essential later in life…
Rising Demand for School Health Services Seen at NHC and Statewide
School-based Health Centers (SBHCs) across Oregon are seeing more students than ever before, and NHC’s clinics are no exception. According to a recent report from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), SBHCs throughout the state hit record highs in the 2023-24 school year, with nearly 149,000 visits logged across 87 centers, serving over 43,000 people in…
Celebrating 15 Years of Care and Community at NHC
This month, NHC celebrates a milestone that reflects the heart of our mission and the strength of our community: 15 years of serving patients and families with compassionate, comprehensive care. Since we opened our first clinic in Aloha in 2010, NHC has provided over 674,000 appointments to people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. Each…
What’s the Difference Between Mental Health and Behavioral Health?
At Neighborhood Health Center (NHC), we care about your whole health, which includes your mind and body. Many people hear the words “mental health” and “behavioral health” and think they mean the same thing. While they are closely connected, they are not quite the same. Let’s break it down. What Is Mental Health? Mental health…
Recognizing When Stress and Anxiety Are More Than Just a Rough Patch
By Jennielee Szolomayer, Behavioral Health Consultant at NHC Milwaukie Medical Clinic Stress is a normal part of life, but it can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and physical health when it becomes overwhelming and constant. If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or anxious all the time, you may be experiencing chronic stress or anxiety.…
Supporting Our Muslim Patients during Ramadan
BY DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Sara Hergic-Sehovic, LPC, MBA The holy month of Ramadan is a significant time for our Muslim patients, neighbors, and community members. It is a time of fasting, spiritual reflection, community, and increased devotion for millions around the world. During this time, those observing the holiday may need to adjust their…
Coping with the Holidays
BY DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Sara Hergic-Sehovic, LPC, MBA The holiday season can pose challenges for many individuals, bringing about heightened stress, anxiety, isolation, and loneliness due to a lack of social connections. Triggers and past distress may resurface during this time. Consider the following strategies to prioritize your mental well-being amidst the hustle and…
Serving Veterans in Our Community
This Veterans Day, we say thank you to those in the community who have served with love and selflessness, including NHC’s own Angela Searls, Director of Human Resources; Brittney Griggs, MMS, PA-C, Physician’s Assistant at NHC Oregon City Medical Clinic; Coppi Nikula, Sr. Executive Assistant to the CEO & CFO/COO; and Michael Timmins, MA at…
NHC Celebrates Landmark Changes to Oregon’s Medicaid Program
This week NHC celebrates the landmark changes to the Oregon State’s Medicaid program. The new 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver – just approved by the federal government – includes Medicaid funding for food and housing and continuous Oregon Health Plan enrollment for young children from birth up to age 6. Oregon is the first in the…
Community’s Role in Mental Healthcare
From Catherine Kateley-Williams, NHC Behavioral Health Program Manager Although the mind and body are often viewed as separate, they are closely related. Health is comprehensive – our physical and mental health work together in our bodies, impacting and shifting one another. While physical health and illnesses can be visible and thus easier to diagnose, mental…