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How to Help Prevent Varicose and Spider Veins

Published on May 24, 2022

Varicose veins and spider veins typically occur in the legs and can cause significant pain, …

Summit Health Adds Surgical Oncologist, Poornima Rao, MD; Enhances Cancer Care Services

Published on August 13, 2021

BEND, OR, AUGUST 13, 2021 – Summit Health today announced the addition of Poornima Rao, …

How to Help Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight

Published on August 2, 2021

Childhood obesity isn’t a new problem among American children, but it’s getting worse. “Overall rates of …

Getting Back on Track with Immunizations

Published on August 2, 2021

COVID-19 has disrupted many things, and after more than a year of adapting to pandemic life …

Transition Tips for Your Child’s Return to School

Published on August 2, 2021

As most school districts aim to fully reopen this fall, anxiety is high among many parents …

Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Your Health: Answers to Your Commonly Asked Questions

Published on July 17, 2021

Eye irritation. Sore throat. Difficulty breathing. These are some of the symptoms that can develop …

How to Stay Active in the Summer Months

Published on July 5, 2021

Breaking a sweat on an already-hot summer day may not always be appealing, but there are …

Mosquito- and Tick-borne Illnesses: What You Need to Know

Published on July 5, 2021

For mosquitoes and ticks, summer means one thing: lots of bare human skin to bite. …

Strains, Pulls, and Tears: Preventing Summertime Injuries

Published on July 5, 2021

Now that COVID-19 cases are waning and summer is here, it’s time to play. But …

Facts about Ultraviolet Rays and How to Protect Yourself

Published on July 5, 2021

After spending so much time indoors during the past year, it probably feels like you’ve missed …