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During the holiday season, it may be a good idea to check in on your elderly relatives to see how they're doing.
A Providence doctor is developing a vaccine that helps prevent breast cancer.
Dr. Laura Perry, Providence Oregon Chair of Geriatric Medical Education, talks about why it's important to teach medical residents about elder care.
Providence talks about the importance of knowing what sepsis is and how to treat it.
While kids are out enjoying summer break, it's important to keep them safe and healthy.
Learn more about Providence's Heart Tranplant Program: https://www.providence.org/locations/or/mother-joseph-plaza/heart-transplant-and-vad-program
Some organizations in the Portland metro area are teaming up to give bicycles new life and a new home, and could use your help.
A registered dietician with Providence explains how food can impact your mental health and your mood.
Sandra Antonovic, M.D., a pediatrician with Providence, talks about the early signs of eating disorders.
It’s typically cancer-associated with smokers, but lung cancer can also be found in people who’ve never smoked before.
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The respiratory illnesses that health officials are concerned about include RSV, the flu and COVID-19.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Saturday she and her husband Dan have tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Vietnam.
The new boosters are designed to protect against the original strain and the subvariants of omicron.
Clark County Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of monkeypox in a Clark County resident.
While no mask mandate is in place, the CDC does recommend that those in high risk counties wear a mask while inside.
Starting Monday, children as young as six months old can begin getting the vaccine.
The Western States Scientific Safety Review workgroup unanimously gave its approval for COVID-19 vaccines in Oregon and Washington for children as young as six months old on Sunday.
Hospital officials in Washington are warning that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak amid high spread in the community.
Just weeks after Oregon ended its statewide mask mandate, Multnomah County health officials are now strongly urging you to wear a mask indoors.
COVID-19 tests have changed the game when it comes to testing for a disease or medical condition. Consumers are now more comfortable doing it themselves, and at home.
A new study says your heart will thank you if you include these three things in your diet.
According to Multnomah County, people who live in the county breathe the dirtiest air in Oregon and face the highest risk of air pollution-related cancer.
Dentists say kissing boosts saliva production, which helps rid your mouth of the bacteria and acids that cause tooth decay.
Nearly 19-million people smoke menthol cigarettes, and according to the FDA, most of them are minorities.
You'll want to check the ground beef in your fridge or freezer. There are two health alerts impacting the same type of meet because both may have been contaminated with E.coli.
The antiviral drug - remdesivir - given as an injection can now be given to children as young as 28 days.
Kids under five are the only age group that can't get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced Tuesday.
A new report from the Oregon Health Authority shows that health care costs are the biggest expense for Oregonians.
With the mask requirement for major public transportation no longer in effect, some might be wondering - Will I still be protected if I'm the only one wearing a mask?
BabyGanics is recalling two lots of its 20-ounce sized BabyGanics chamomile verbena bubble bath.
The US Surgeon General is speaking with students about ways to better support youth who are struggling with mental health.
More information on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses will be released to the public soon.
One of the benefits of working from home - not having to put on makeup. But as more offices reopen, you may want to check your makeup bag for expired cosmetics.
Both TriMet and C-TRAN announced Tuesday that masks will be optional on buses and trains following Monday’s federal court decision.
Researchers with 360 Dust Analysis say leaving your shoes on inside the house could bring in potentially harmful pathogens from outside.
Planned Parenthood is renting medical office space in the town of Ontario on the Oregon-Idaho border.
Virginia Garcia: Access to quality health care continues to be an issue for some marginalized groups
Access to quality health care continues to be an issue for some marginalized groups as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Anayeli Franco, quality assurance nurse manager with Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, says these challenges existed before the pandemic started.
The State of Washington voted on a COVID-19 requirement for school, deciding it won't require the vaccine but still encourage it.
The Biden administration has decided to extend the federal mask mandate by two weeks meaning domestic travelers will still be required to masks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release new framework for travel mask rules this week.
April marks the month when we focus on autism awareness, and advocates say there should be a spotlight shining on autism acceptance as well.
A new coronavirus variant has been detected, and officials are warning that it could be the most contagious strain we have seen during the pandemic.
The Washington State Department of Health is asking people not to eat certain oysters harvested from the south and central parts of Baynes Sound.
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