Health News

Diners fail to realize the excess calories in their fast-food meals, a new study shows. According to lead researcher Jason Block of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute Teens underestimated the calories in fast-food meals by 34%; parents of school-age children by 23%; and adults by 20%. Block and colleagues surveyed approximately … Read more

Gloria Natalia, an Ashland resident gives beauty advice and encourages women to feel good on the inside while teaching them how to look great on the outside. “When it comes to external beauty many American women have a pre-conceived self-image that seldom reflects what is displayed to friends, family or co-workers”, shared Natalia. Frequently seen … Read more

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more attention needs to be directed at preventing suicide in middle-aged and 50+ adults. Mental health and wellness has been a critical factor with researchers who look at statistics to uncover why these numbers are rapidly increasing. According to news reports, teen suicides … Read more

While many Americans feel the stress of being unemployed, there are thousands of those who are employed feeling the added pressure to perform. Those in the job force are experiencing a new type of stress as the demands to work, harder, faster and longer hours are mounting. Employees are sharing that they feel they are … Read more

National concerns are being raised as the Oregon Health Study is now under scrutiny and the results are being called a mixed-bag. Initially the media reported a wave of disappointment as each party prepared to defend their talking points in an effort to make their case. The real concern is does this represent a big … Read more

Medical studies show volunteering is ‘Good for your health’. Local organizations like AARP Oregon, provide volunteer opportunities for Oregonians at many local events. According to the federal agency on service and volunteering, approximately 38.8% of Oregonians volunteer. That amounts to 44.4 hours per resident for a total of 136.7 million hours of volunteer service. The … Read more

Oregon Health News invites Oregon women to get involved. Oregon communities will celebrate this years NWHW week by promoting women’s healthy lifestyles and the impact and significance of healthy living for Oregon women. Health and safety awareness empowers all women to make health a priority this year. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ … Read more

The reform of Oregon’s health care system has three main goals: To deliver higher-quality care, To have better outcomes and, to save money. Governor John Kitzhaber calls it: “the triple aim.” But a year from now, how will the state know if it’s succeeding? The answer? By tracking a host of measures, and watching to … Read more

The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors approved today the construction of a new health care campus in Prineville that will include inpatient beds, an emergency department, surgical suites, imaging services, laboratory services, physician clinic space and more. “St. Charles has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Pioneer Memorial Hospital (PMH) and the communities of … Read more

Oregon Health News – As most of us have suspected, our “Western” diet is killing us, literally. Studies are now showing that people who eat  high-fat dairy products, sweets, processed foods, refined grains and red meats- are at an increased risk for premature death. A new British study released by The American Journal of Medicine … Read more