By Herbert Harman, M.D. Suicide bombers massacre more than a 100 people at a peace rally in Turkey. A stray bullet fired during a drive-by shooting in Baltimore kills a 3-year old girl. And, in our backyard, a disturbed young man murders nine at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg. Tragic events have always been a […]
Sunscreen: Your daily regimen for healthy skin
By Brad Yentzer, M.D. What’s the secret to healthy, younger looking skin? It comes in a bottle and has a number with the abbreviation SPF behind it. Good old sunscreen is one of the best ways to avoid skin damage that can lead to wrinkles and other blemishes, all while significantly reducing your risk of […]
Love in The Age of Facebook: Tips on traversing the sometimes tough terrain of status updates
By Dr. Marcie CourterClinical Psychologist, The Corvallis Clinic Relationships can be tricky to navigate, even more so when 185 of your closest Facebook friends are monitoring its status. So, first off, when do you change your Facebook status to “in a relationship”? After the first date, second date, third? That first date can be exciting, […]
Columns by Clinic providers in 2014 helped guide readers to a healthy day – and life
We at The Corvallis Clinic strive to deliver exceptional medical care with compassion. We also have a committment to service. Part of that service is helping guide people to live healthier lives by sharing our providers’ expertise. During 2014, many of our physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants wrote columns on various subjects, such as […]
Care coordination: Working together for healthier patients
Coordination of care has become one of ways medical organizations have attempted to improve patient care. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the main goal of care coordination “is to meet patients’ needs and preferences in the delivery of high-quality, high-value health care.” From the broad perspective, this involves the following: Teamwork […]
