By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC Not so long ago, the mention of the word “diabetes” conjured up images of insulin and needles and endless finger pricks to check blood glucose levels. In those days, complications caused by type 2 diabetes – such as blindness, stroke, amputation, kidney failure, and heart disease – were almost inevitable. […]
The Corvallis Clinic’s new MRI provides the best in patient comfort
By Hanna Knowles For The Corvallis Clinic You’re strapped in, slid through a tube, and hear loud banging noises. With 30 years in the imaging field, Bart Pierce knows how this typical MRI experience can make some people feel intimidated and uneasy. “Anything we can do to streamline the process, reduce the time spent in […]
With prevention, Little League Elbow does not have to be a rite of spring
By Matthew Taylor, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician at The Corvallis Clinic Spring has arrived and with it the start of another Little League Baseball and Softball season. The ping of the aluminum bat, the smell of the leather glove, and the dirt stains on uniforms are all part of the game. And so are the […]
The Corvallis Clinic hires new rheumatologist, John “Steve” Thompson, M.D.
NEWS from The Corvallis Clinic Feb. 14, 2018 John “Steve” Thompson, M.D., has joined The Corvallis Clinic Rheumatology Department. He takes appointments by referral. For information, call 541-754-1371. Dr. Thompson treats common rheumatology conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, lupus, and osteoarthritis. He also has a special interest in diagnosing and caring for people […]
Clinic purchases MRI with latest technology for optimal patient comfort
The Corvallis Clinic is bringing the latest in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to the Northwest. Starting in late January, The Clinic will be scanning patients using the Siemen’s MAGNETOM VIDA 3 Tesla (3T) MRI scanner. The VIDA features Siemens’ recently FDA-approved BioMatrix Technology that considers individual patient anatomy and physiology to produce optimal image […]
