By The Corvallis Clinic FDA authorized vaccines for COVID-19 are making their way to communities around the country. The purpose of the vaccines is to help protect people who come into contact with the virus (SARS-CoV-2) from contracting the disease (COVID-19). The more people who get the vaccine, the sooner our hospitals, families, businesses, schools, […]
Let’s Talk Birth Control
With all of the different birth control types available today, you might be having a hard time choosing. Many women default to the pill because it’s affordable and easy to get a prescription, but oral contraception might not be the best fit for everyone. Several types of birth control are designed to fit different […]
Mental Health Tip: Stop Failing and Start Learning
By Dr. Cara Wheeler When I get the opportunity to talk to kids in my office, they are often confused when I tell them, “Some of the smartest people ask the most questions.” As a child, I was typically afraid to raise my hand in class because I was terrified of looking “dumb.” I thought […]
Parenting During Coronavirus: Working and Learning from Home
We know that many working parents who are also teaching their kids at home due to COVID-19 are struggling. Here are some recommendations to help you succeed when the family is working and going to school at home together: Assessment: Account for the amount of work you have (full-time or part-time) and the time investment […]
Fibromyalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
By Dr. Steve Thompson What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic rheumatic condition. This means that it is a long-lasting disease that impairs joints and/or soft tissues. Fibromyalgia is typically characterized by widespread pain and tenderness of the muscles. Fibromyalgia Causes Though the mechanism of what causes fibromyalgia isn’t very well known, most researchers agree […]
