Welcome to our wellness site
Few things are as important as your health and the health of your family. As the region's leader in health care, we pride ourselves on ensuring that you have the information needed to make well informed decisions. That is why we offer a variety of classes and support groups — many of which are free — and provide a comprehensive online health reference center where you can find a wealth of health information.
Just follow the links on the left to topical and timely information on just about any health topic and a full listing of classes and support groups.
Featured Articles
View AllThe first annual Samaritan Western Scramble was a huge success, raising $50,000 for the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) Northwest.
Read MoreIn a single shift at the Corvallis hospital, this fledgling physician will confront a medical mystery, juggle a full caseload and, for the first time in his young career, come face to face with the grim reality of a potentially fatal disease.
Read MoreThe pain starts in the lower back or legs, and it worsens upon walking or standing. It’s lumbar spinal stenosis — the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region — and it affects millions of individuals, especially those over the age of 50.
Read MoreThis quarter's issue featurs a delicious green papaya salad recipe, fitness and sleep tips, and information about a new drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreMuch of the emphasis in diabetes education today is on producing behavior change. This comes through providing information, skill building, encouragement, role playing and interactive discussion among people and families with diabetes. And setting goals.
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