News & Events

Explore our latest community health events in Oregon, plus health tips and more. Get to know the faces behind NHC. Featuring healthcare stories from patients, friends and staff of NHC.

Ask a Provider: Managing Diabetes at Home

By Dr. Victor Abreu, Clinical Pharmacist at NHC Milwaukie Medical Clinic and NHC Canby Medical and Dental Clinic Sometimes managing diabetes can feel overwhelming. Many people have difficulty keeping their blood sugar levels in check. It’s important to stay on top of daily habits to maintain control. Just as each body is different, so is…

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Ask a Provider: Kids and Vaccines

Tips for kids’ immunizations by Elizabeth Pruett, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at NHC Tualatin High SBHC As kids get ready to head back to school, now is a great time to catch up on recommended vaccines and protect your kid heading into the new school year. In recent years, there have been outbreaks of diseases preventable…

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STI Prevention and Care with NHC Nurse Practitioner Tove Silver

Sexual health is an important part of overall wellness. NHC Women’s Health and Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Tove Silver is an advocate for inclusive, safe, sexual wellness and provides reproductive healthcare services to patients at NHC Hillsboro Reproductive Health Clinic. Part of Tove’s work with patients is educating, preventing, and providing treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections…

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Ask a Provider: How to Get Through Allergy Season

By NHC Family Physician Dr. Androuw Carrasco After a long and rainy winter, Oregonians experience some of the worst seasonal allergies in the country. The Willamette Valley tends to have very high pollen counts in late spring and early summer. The most common allergy symptoms are congestion, runny nose, sinus pressure, watery or itchy eyes,…

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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…

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Coping with the Holidays

BY DIRECTOR OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, Sara Hergic-Sehovic, LPC, MBAThe 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 traumas may resurface during this time. Consider the following strategies to prioritize your mental well-being amidst the hustle and bustle…

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NHC’s Community Dental Program Brings Oral Hygiene Services to Schools Around Portland

Outside of our clinics, Neighborhood Health Center’s (NHC) Community Dental Program takes dental hygiene services on the road to meet patients where they are in the community.  From school-age children in schools to parents in transitional housing, the Community Dental team responds to the need for affordable, accessible dental services by providing care in a…

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How Understanding Your Healthcare Affects Your Health

Healthcare can get confusing, so knowing how to navigate your care journey is vital to health outcomes.  Many people, especially patients from underserved and historically marginalized communities, have low health literacy due to systemic barriers, medical trauma, age, and lack of insurance. As a Community Health Center, NHC’s patient-centered approach to care prioritizes improving patient…

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Celebrating 58 Years of Medicare and Medicaid Insurance

This month marked the 58th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid federal insurance programs.  These programs have given hope and security to millions of Americans that they can reliably access healthcare. Since their inception in 1965, Medicare and Medicaid have provided life-saving insurance coverage to hundreds of millions of Americans.  These programs have transformed our…

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Federal Health Center Funding is Crucial to Community Care

Access to care for millions of patients nationwide depends upon Congress approving healthcare funding by the end of September.  Unless Congress acts to extend health center funding by September 30, nearly seven million Community Health Center (CHC) patients will lose access to care. Nationwide, CHCs provide accessible care to over 30 million patients, many of…

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Meeting the Needs of Our Neighbors at Coffee Creek

Neighborhood Health Center (NHC) is dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our neighbors, by providing all neighbors with equal access to quality care, education, and support. Sometimes that means taking our services on the road – such as at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. NHC has been working with Coffee Creek since…

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How Community Health Centers Lower Emergency Department Visits

The care provided at a community health center (CHC) goes beyond providing low- or no-cost services to underserved communities. Among other things, CHCs provide community health education to help close the health literacy gap. A recent Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) study found that patients who receive care at CHCs, like Neighborhood Health Center…

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