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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive, incurable disease characterized by an obstruction of airflow. Unfortunately, COPD makes everyday activities such as walking and...

New Guidelines direct hospitals to rank patients "by evaluating the likelihood of their short-term survival without judgment about their overall quality of life or long-term survival before...

COVID-19 Delta Variant Booster Shot Is Likely Needed to Ensure Continued Protection in PortlandWill you need a Booster Shot to protect against new coronavirus strains?Reports by major news outlets...

Starting on January 23, Oregon began making the vaccine available to anyone over 65, childcare providers, and educators.How the vaccine will be distributed in Oregon: It will take some time before...

COVID -19 Antibody Testing in Portland by BrightStar Care RNs   Our BrightStar Care of Portland Nurse, Bridget Dunham, RN, is seen here in here in personal protective equipment (PPE...

Safeguard Your Employees and Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic   The CDC has recommended employers conduct COVID-19 screening including temperature checks for workers. This step is...

The Brain Institute is offering a special workshop for people with Parkinson's Disease on Mach 5th in Tigard, OR  ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR  MANAGING PARKINSON'S Workshop...

What Portland Oncologists Wants You to Know about Cancer CareCare for a Senior with Cancer Should Be A Team ApproachWhat type of Care is needed for Portland’s Senior Cancer Patients? There is...

Safety Problems at Portland's Premier Mental Health CenterOregon State investigation shows Portland's premier psychiatric crisis center could lose its federal certification.  The $53...

Are West Portland Seniors Taking Care of Their Kidneys?   March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is urging all Americans to give their kidneys a second...