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 […]
Update on Global Alzheimer’s Disease Research
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC There are a LOT of exciting things happening in the world of Alzheimer’s disease research and this blog will discuss a few of the most important findings that were recently discussed at the July Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). A major clinical study targeting tau protein tangles in the brain, which are thought to […]
Improving lives of psoriasis patients example of why being a research coordinator can be so satisfying
By Rita Staples, BA, CCRC As a research coordinator, nothing is better than seeing your patients become happier and healthier because of their participation in a clinical trial. So, with August being National Psoriasis Month, I’d like to say that some of the most gratifying moments in my career have come from working with patients […]
