By Josh Borunda, PBT Let’s say you volunteered for a clinical study, have signed the Informed Consent and are scheduled to come in for the first study visit. Basic procedures to assess your health will be done at this visit. Key instructions patients will hear for this and later visits throughout the study include: Arrive fasting, […]
Alzheimer’s disease research takes a village
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC Alzheimer’s disease clinical research is a frequent topic of this blog and for good reason. At this time, our group is involved with three different Alzheimer’s disease studies, two of which are actively looking for volunteer participants. Three years ago, our team committed to advancing medicines and treatment for Alzheimer’s […]
Alzheimer’s disease study touches staffer in profound way
By Kim Tally, LPN, CCRC The Expedition 3 Study Alzheimer’s patients I have had the pleasure of working with for the past few years have made a huge impact on my heart and mind. For example, just recently I was apologizing to a patient for several schedule changes and I was told: “Oh, it’s ok, […]
Clinic earns recognition for positive health outcomes for seniors
Judy Corwin 541-754-1374 CORVALLIS — The Corvallis Clinic has recently been recognized for its commitment to improving the health and wellness of Medicare Advantage patients with the UnitedHealthcare PATH Excellence in Patient Service award. The Clinic is one of seven providers in Oregon and the only one in the Mid-Willamette Valley to receive the award. […]
Despite not being able to use an appetite suppressant, man still loses 150 pounds at Weight Loss Center
“Stairs are not an issue anymore,” said Peter Bober, about how losing 150 pounds in about a year and half has improved his health and mobility. Stairs had better not be a problem. For as chairperson of the Corvallis Sister City Association’s Uzhhorod Council, he regularly visits the Ukraine. “There are many multi-story buildings without […]
