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Whole Person Care In Action: The Role of Screening for Resource Needs
At Neighborhood Health Center (NHC), we know that health is more than test results and prescriptions. Where you live, what you eat, how you get to the clinic, and if you feel safe and supported all affect your health. That’s why we ask patients to complete a short form each year that screens for resource…
Get Your Student Ready to Play with a Sports Physical
By Claire Kinnison, FNP As high schoolers across our community gear up for fall tryouts and practices, there’s one important thing to check off your list: a sports physical. If your teen plans to play school sports this year, the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) requires them to have a current sports physical on file.…
Beat the Heat With These Bright Sun Safety Tips
Summer in Oregon means river floats, hiking trails, family BBQs, and powerful UV rays that can do real damage if we’re not careful. While the sun helps our bodies produce vitamin D, too much exposure can lead to sunburns, early aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. That’s why July – UV Safety Month…