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  • Live Well With Diabetes

    About one in 10 Americans are living with a diabetes diagnosis. What’s more, over one-third of adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, or elevated blood ...

    Sep 29, 2023 More
  • Diabetes and Your Mental Health

    If you have diabetes, you know how much time and effort it can take to manage the disease. You need to keep a close eye on your blood sugar, make ...

    Sep 29, 2023 More
  • Notice of Progress Software Security Incident

    Progress Software recently experienced a data security incident originating from a zero-day vulnerability in its MOVEit secure file transfer software. ...

    Sep 27, 2023 More
  • Selma Healthcare District and Adventist Health partner to better meet mental health needs

    SELMA, CALIFORNIA – Depression. Anxiety. Suicidal thoughts. Every month, more than 500 adults and children seek care for mental health issues in the ...

    Sep 26, 2023 More
  • Luna and Adventist Health Simi Valley Partner to Improve Access to In-Home, Outpatient Physical ...

    Luna , the leading provider of in-home, in-person physical therapy, and Adventist Health Simi Valley , a leading nonprofit health system on the West ...

    Sep 12, 2023 More
  • Home Is Where the Hospital Is

    OHSU Hospital at Home pairs acute care with the comfort of home. Answering the call for more hospital capacity, Adventist Health Portland is ...

    Sep 8, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Healthcare Job Fair Promotes Careers and Educational Opportunities

    Citing the opportunity of a competitively-paid career in healthcare that supports the Tillamook County community of friends, family and neighbors, ...

    Sep 7, 2023 More
  • Tillamook Medical Minute: What to Do Before and After Your Flu Shot

    Regardless of the many compelling data points I’ve seen nationally, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of getting a flu shot every year across all ...

    Aug 31, 2023 More
  • Nadeem Mousa, MD Joins Adventist Health’s Reedley Pediatrics as their Newest Pediatrician

    August 30, 2023 (Reedley, California) – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Nadeem Mousa, MD to the Adventist Health family as a pediatrician from ...

    Aug 31, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Earns ‘A’ Grade for Social Responsibility

    Adventist Health Portland has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2023–24 Lown ...

    Aug 28, 2023 More
  • New Technologies and Services at the Health Pavilion Make Quality Care More Accessible

    The Health Pavilion and Diana J. White Cancer Institute opened to patients at 900 Mono Way in Sonora five years ago this August, offering a ...

    Aug 24, 2023 More
  • Becker’s Names Adventist Health Portland Heart Care ‘Exemplary’

    Becker’s Hospital Review has named Adventist Health Portland on its list of “Hospitals and health systems with great heart programs” for 2023. The ...

    Aug 24, 2023 More
  • U.S. News & World Report Names Adventist Health Portland Among Best Hospitals 2023–2024 as High Perf ...

    Adventist Health Portland has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023–2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for back surgery, ...

    Aug 14, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout Associate Makes a Difference in Community

    On his 52nd birthday, Brian Davis asked the Yuba City community to donate 52 pairs of shoes to give to those in need. The community answered, ...

    Aug 9, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

    Shown in photo: Christopher Faller, MD; Bethany Bunker, RN, Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Manager; Heather Thompson, RN, Patient Care Executive; ...

    Aug 7, 2023 More
  • How Screen Time Affects Teens: Mental Health and Depression

    Young people are using cellphones and computers more than ever. Learn what that means for their well-being. Digital technology certainly has its ...

    Aug 4, 2023 More
  • What’s an Annual Wellness Visit?

    You’ve probably heard of an annual physical exam—but do you know what an Annual Wellness Visit is? For many Medicare patients, these visits are ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • The Key to Living Well Later in Life?

    Get ahead of health concerns. What quality of life do you have now? What quality of life do you hope to have in the future? That’s what Melissa Davis, ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • Is It Alzheimer’s or Am I Just Forgetful?

    What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, with more than 65 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s. About one in nine ...

    Aug 1, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health to Manage Madera Community Hospital

    Madera Community Hospital (Madera) and Adventist Health are announcing the approval of a nonbinding Letter of Intent (LOI) for Madera to be managed by ...

    Jul 28, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland receives Hope Award for life-saving organ donation rates

    Adventist Health Portland has received the Hope Award from Cascade Life Alliance, a recognition given to hospitals that meet or exceed performance ...

    Jul 28, 2023 More
  • American College of Emergency Physicians Recognizes Adventist Health in Hanford and Selma for ...

    Emergency teams earn national accreditation for measures protecting elderly patients. Senior patients visiting the Adventist Health emergency ...

    Jul 19, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Accredited as a Senior-Friendly Emergency Department

    Adventist Health Portland has achieved Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This ...

    Jul 19, 2023 More
  • Aquablation Therapy Launches at Adventist Health Portland

    Last month, Adventist Health Portland celebrated the launch of a new urology treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Aquablation uses the ...

    Jul 18, 2023 More
  • Celebrating our Accreditation as a Senior-friendly Emergency Department

    Adventist Health Sonora has earned Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians . This accreditation ...

    Jul 17, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford Offers the World’s Tiniest Pacemakers

    Leadless pacemakers are a useful device for appropriate candidates with atrial fibrillation HANFORD – Adventist Health Hanford is now offering the ...

    Jul 12, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Announces Sports Physical Event in Manzanita on July 13, 2023

    Adventist Health is providing a sports physical event for teens and young adults ages 12–21 on Thursday, July 13 from 3–7 p.m. at their Adventist ...

    Jul 11, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality ...

    For the third straight year, Adventist Health Hanford has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality ...

    Jul 11, 2023 More
  • Rachel J. Pandiangan joins Adventist Health as a Family Nurse Practitioner

    July 7, 2023 (Orosi, California) – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Rachel J. Pandiangan, DNP, FNP-C to the Adventist Health team. She is a ...

    Jul 6, 2023 More
  • Call to Artists for Annual Art for the Heart Showcase

    Join us in raising awareness about heart health at Art for the Heart Let your heart speak out! Adventist Health Tillamook announces a call to artists ...

    Jun 22, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Presents a Free Community Concert by GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award ...

    GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award nominee as well as Dove and ASCAP Christian Music Award winner Ryan Stevenson will be coming to Tillamook to share ...

    Jun 21, 2023 More
  • 2023 CNA of the Year: Anthony ‘Tony” Bracco, CNA2

    Adventist Health Portland named Anthony “Tony” Bracco, CNA2, its CNA of the Year. This award is given to an individual who demonstrates professional ...

    Jun 21, 2023 More
  • 2023 Rising Star: Phoenix Safley, LPN

    Phoenix Safley, LPN, has earned the distinction of Adventist Health Portland 2023 Rising Star. This annual award is given to a nurse who embraces new ...

    Jun 20, 2023 More
  • Cyndi Guerra, DNP, RN, MSN, FNP-C Joins Adventist Health’s Fowler Location

    June 19, 2023 (Fowler, California) – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Cyndi Guerra, Doctor of Nurse Practice, Nurse Practitioner to their ...

    Jun 20, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Names 2023 Nurse of the Year

    Nadia Fursov, RN, has been named the Adventist Health Portland 2023 Nurse of the Year. This annual award is presented to a nurse who is identified by ...

    Jun 14, 2023 More
  • Welcoming Adventist Health Columbia Gorge

    On June 14, 2023, the team at Mid-Columbia Medical Center and leaders and staff from throughout Adventist Health gathered together in The Dalles, ...

    Jun 14, 2023 More
  • Bringing the Latest Technology and More Experts to Our Cardiovascular Team

    During a heart attack, when every minute counts, having the closest interventional cardiology program more than 50 miles away can lead to devastating ...

    Jun 13, 2023 More
  • Comprehensive Breast Care Comes to Glendale

    On June 1, 2023, Adventist Health Glendale officially opened The Sam and Grace Carvajal Comprehensive Breast Center, a state-of-the-art treatment ...

    Jun 12, 2023 More
  • Big Bangs: Protect Your Hearing This 4th of July

    Food, friends and fireworks are all part of our annual celebration of the Fourth of July. We enjoy all those aspects of the holiday, but one can cause ...

    Jun 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Hosts All-Candidate Job Fair on June 20, 2023

    Adventist Health Tillamook will host a job fair on June 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the medical center for non-clinical and clinical positions. The ...

    Jun 9, 2023 More
  • Begin a Rewarding Career in Healthcare

    High school graduates with as little as two terms of community college education can begin a fulfilling career in healthcare with opportunities for ...

    Jun 7, 2023 More
  • Tillamook Medical Minute: Celebrating rural oncologist-hematologist care

    Paul Welch, MD, is the Adventist Health Chief Medical Officer. As a board-certified medical provider with decades of experience in both care and ...

    Jun 2, 2023 More
  • Paul Welch, MD, to Lead Adventist Health Tillamook Clinical Operations as Chief Medical Officer

    Paul Welch, MD, has been named Chief Medical Officer at Adventist Health Tillamook. In his new role, Dr. Welch will focus on creating and maintaining ...

    Jun 2, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford Adds Robotic Technology to Surgical Options

    HANFORD - Adventist Health Hanford is expanding patients’ surgical options in June with the da Vinci Xi robotic system, advancing the technology used ...

    Jun 2, 2023 More
  • 4 Tips for Medication Safety

    For many people, medications play an important role in managing health—they reduce symptoms of chronic diseases, aid you in healing from infections ...

    Jun 1, 2023 More
  • Acute Pain vs. Chronic Pain

    From headaches to back aches, everyone experiences pain at some point. But do you know the difference between acute and chronic pain? And when does ...

    Jun 1, 2023 More
  • Alternatives To Prescription Pain Management

    Whether you’re recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain, chances are, you’ll need pain relief at some point in your life. Every year, ...

    Jun 1, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Celebrates Addition of Second Da Vinci Surgical System

    Members of the leadership and surgery teams at Adventist Health Portland cut the ribbon for a new da Vinci Surgical System earlier this month. “Having ...

    May 31, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Accredited for Bariatric Surgery

    Adventist Health Portland recently received accreditation for low-acuity bariatric surgery from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and ...

    May 30, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Expands Residency Opportunities to Help Address Physician Shortage

    In April, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved Adventist Health Tulare’s application to launch an Internal Medicine ...

    May 26, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Simi Valley Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

    Adventist Health Simi Valley has achieved Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) from the American College of Emergency Physicians. This ...

    May 25, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Sees Success with BrainScope Technology in Kern County

    Austin, Texas – During the 2023 annual meeting of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM23), Adventist Health presented promising ...

    May 25, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Pati ...

    Adventist Health Portland has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for ...

    May 25, 2023 More
  • Hydee Berger Named Adventist Health Tillamook Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year

    Hydee Berger, a paramedic with Adventist Health Tillamook, has been named the 2023 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider of the Year. Berger was ...

    May 24, 2023 More
  • What the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Means for Your Healthcare

    The federal government ended the nationwide public health emergency in response to COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. As state and local mandates have also ...

    May 23, 2023 More
  • Richard Brainerd, RN, Adventist Health Tillamook Emergency Department Nurse, Receives DAISY Award

    Richard Brainerd, RN, of Adventist Health Tillamook, was awarded the DAISY Foundation™ Award for Extraordinary Nurses during Hospital Week, a ...

    May 16, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Sonora Earns Spring 2023 “A” Hospital Safety Grade

    We are proud to share that Adventist Health Sonora has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2023 from The Leapfrog Group, a national ...

    May 12, 2023 More
  • Leslie Smith Named Adventist Health Tillamook 2022 Associate of the Year

    Leslie Smith, a food service associate in the Garden Café at Adventist Health Tillamook, has been named the organization’s Associate of the Year for ...

    May 10, 2023 More
  • Leslie Smith Named Adventist Health Tillamook 2022 Associate of the Year

    Leslie Smith, a food service associate in the Garden Café at Adventist Health Tillamook, has been named the organization’s Associate of the Year for ...

    May 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Celebrates 50 Years of Health, Wholeness and Hope

    1973 was a foundational year for saving lives and making a significant difference in health. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was invented. The first ...

    May 10, 2023 More
  • Free Community Child Birthing Classes Return to Adventist Health Tillamook

    Updated May 8, 2023 Starting June 25, 2023, and on the fourth Sunday of every even numbered month going forward, Family Birth Place at Adventist ...

    May 8, 2023 More
  • Medical Minute: Rediscovering Independence with Occupational Therapy

    Paul Welch, MD, is the Adventist Health Tillamook Ambulatory Medical Director. As a board-certified medical provider with decades of experience in ...

    May 8, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Receives an "A" in Hospital Safety

    We have been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the seventeenth consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the ...

    May 3, 2023 More
  • Visalia Medical Clinic, Adventist Health Partner to Expand Options for Patients

    In a move to give patients access to additional hospitals and services, Visalia Medical Clinic, a group of 62 physicians and other health care ...

    May 1, 2023 More
  • New Cutting-Edge Technology Revolutionizes Robotic Surgery at Adventist Health Simi Valley

    Adventist Health Simi Valley, a leading medical institution in Southern California, is proud to announce the groundbreaking integration of Intuitive ...

    Apr 24, 2023 More
  • A Week of Spiritual Emphasis to “Fill My Cup”

    At Adventist Health Tillamook, we make it a point every year to dedicate a week in April to emphasize our mission and promote our associates' ...

    Apr 21, 2023 More
  • Family Nurse Practitioner With Nearly 30 Years of Nursing Experience Joins Adventist Health Medical ...

    A board-certified family nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of extensive nursing experience is joining the Adventist Health Medical Office in ...

    Apr 20, 2023 More
  • Start Your Kids on a Heart-Healthy Path

    You're there to help your children with their homework, and you remind them to brush their teeth. But have you helped them do something good for their ...

    Apr 20, 2023 More
  • OHSU Urology Clinic Opens on Main Campus

    Oregon Health & Science University opened a urology clinic on April 18 at Adventist Health Portland’s main campus. The clinic is part of a number of ...

    Apr 19, 2023 More
  • Making a Difference Together

    The St. Helena Hospital Volunteer program is a shining example of how the power of volunteerism can create a caring and supportive environment for ...

    Apr 18, 2023 More
  • Volunteers on a Mission

    Lauren Ashmore recently celebrated her 15th anniversary with Adventist Health Portland, where she serves as the volunteer services manager. We asked ...

    Apr 16, 2023 More
  • A Big Heart for Tiny Patients

    Amid the busy work of doctors, midwives, nurses and support staff in Family Birth Place, one woman’s work is of a quieter nature. You’ll find her arms ...

    Apr 12, 2023 More
  • Understanding Black Maternal Mortality

    Public scrutiny over the alarming state of Black maternal health in the U.S. has grown in recent years, especially as more people share their ...

    Apr 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford Physicians and Staff Team Up for Wedding Miracle

    When the mother of the bride falls and fractures a hip 30 hours before the wedding, you might think she’ll sadly have to miss the big event. After ...

    Apr 7, 2023 More
  • Patient and Visitor Masks No Longer Required at Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Center, Clinics

    Changes align with similar state health decisions made in Washington and California Responding to Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon ...

    Apr 3, 2023 More
  • Retired Ozzie’s Deli & Gyros owners donate new furniture

    The Adventist Health Portland atrium features sleek and comfortable new furniture thanks to a donation from Ozzie and Loulou Faris, former owners of ...

    Mar 30, 2023 More
  • Raul Ayala, MD, MHCM, Adventist Health Physician, Installed As CAFP President

    Adventist Health recognizes the critically important work of its physicians and providers – inside and outside its facilities. Adventist Health ...

    Mar 27, 2023 More
  • Have Medicaid? What to Know About the End of Continuous Coverage

    Do you have Medi-Cal, Med – QUEST or Oregon Health Plan insurance? These are three names for Medicaid, and many Adventist Health patients have this ...

    Mar 27, 2023 More
  • Raul Ayala, MD, MCHM, Adventist Health physician, installed as CAFP President

    Adventist Health recognizes the critically important work of its physicians and providers – both inside and outside of its facilities. Adventist ...

    Mar 27, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital Recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience and ...

    March 14, 2023 (Willits, CA) — Adventist Health Howard Memorial Hospital is pleased to have received a 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award and a ...

    Mar 15, 2023 More
  • Spring session application opens for Student Healthcare Leaders

    *Registration for the spring 2023 session is now closed. Please check back or contact us to learn more about future sessions.* Portland-area high ...

    Mar 14, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Recognized in Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report

    Adventist Health Glendale is proud to announce that we have been designated High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) by U.S. News & ...

    Mar 13, 2023 More
  • Is a Good Night's Sleep Merely a Dream? 5 Tips for Sweet Slumber

    Sleep is essential to your physical and mental health. It helps your body repair itself and your brain process memories of the day's events. And ...

    Mar 10, 2023 More
  • Medical Minute: What Women Need to Know About Cardiovascular Risk

    For many years, people thought heart disease and heart attacks were men’s problems. Research studies focused on men. Diagnoses and treatments were ...

    Mar 8, 2023 More
  • Feeling Better in Her Body

    A local woman is active again after weight loss surgery. Yvonne Lagunas used to love walking to the local swap meet with her husband. But over time, ...

    Mar 8, 2023 More
  • Making MyChart Your Chart

    How to track health care records with your patient portal Do you ever suddenly remember during the evening or on the weekend that you need to make a ...

    Mar 8, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Recognized for Social Responsibility by National Healthcare Think Tank

    Recognized for efforts to provide continued value to the communities served, Adventist Health Tillamook has been identified by the Lown Institute, a ...

    Mar 3, 2023 More
  • Expecting? Childbirth and Parenting Classes to Help You Prepare

    Obstetricians, nurses and certified nurse-midwives spend years learning about childbirth. But parents-to-be usually only have a few months to prepare ...

    Mar 1, 2023 More
  • Winter Weather Alert

    UPDATE — Friday, Feb. 24, 2023: All of our medical offices in Manzanita, Tillamook, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Estacada, Hoodland and Vernonia, along ...

    Feb 24, 2023 More
  • Food as Medicine: Eat Your Way to Winter Wellness

    With cold and flu season going strong, there’s no better time than winter to focus on your health. And while viruses thrive in cooler temperatures, ...

    Feb 15, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Fowler Expands Services With Addition of Interventional ...

    February --, 2023 (Fowler, California) – Adventist Health Medical Office – Fowler is pleased to welcome board-certified interventional cardiologist H ...

    Feb 14, 2023 More
  • Welcome Erin Marquez, FNP, to Adventist Health Medical Office - Kingsburg

    Please join us in welcoming Erin Marquez, family nurse practitioner (FNP), joining the medical office of Kingsburg in February from Adventist Health ...

    Feb 13, 2023 More
  • 2023 Art for the Heart Winners Announced

    The Community Celebration of the Heart and Artist Reception took place Sunday, Feb. 5, in Nehalem and launched the month-long Art for the Heart ...

    Feb 10, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Opens Rapid Care Clinic in Clearlake

    Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital is excited to announce the opening of its new Rapid Care clinic on January 9. Located at 15230 Lakeshore Drive, ...

    Feb 9, 2023 More
  • How to Talk to Your Teen About Vaping Health Risks

    If you are the parent of a teenager, you’ve probably talked about the dangers of smoking cigarettes. But while less than 2 percent of high school ...

    Feb 7, 2023 More
  • Susan Layeux, MD, Adds to Provider Roster at Medical Office – Manzanita Location

    Eager to provide access to high-quality care on the northern Oregon coast, Adventist Health Tillamook announces that another seasoned and ...

    Feb 7, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Expands to Include Midwifery Program

    Adventist Health Portland recently celebrated its first birth supervised by the new certified nurse-midwifery team. The birth took place in one of the ...

    Feb 3, 2023 More
  • Women in Healthcare: The Empathy and Care of Female Providers

    Healthcare providers have long been predominantly male, but that number is changing — nearly 40 percent of physicians in California are women. In ...

    Feb 3, 2023 More
  • Cardiovascular Risk: What Women Need to Know

    For many years, people thought heart disease and heart attacks were men’s problems. Research studies focused on men. Diagnoses and treatments were ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • Your Heart Health: Myths and Facts

    When you think of heart disease, your mind may quickly picture an older man with a previous heart attack, family history of high blood pressure and ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • Don't Miss a Beat: Your Heart Rhythm Irregularities

    You could have an irregular heartbeat and not know it — but that doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous. “Many people never feel an irregular heartbeat,” ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • Making Borscht More Heart-Healthy

    This borscht recipe provides the flavor without much saturated fat by using beef bone broth or vegetable broth (for a plant-based version). Bone broth ...

    Feb 1, 2023 More
  • New Adventist Health Providers in Lincoln City Expand Care, Appointment Availability

    Adventist Health is proud to welcome several new medical providers to their roster of primary care, urgent care and specialty providers at the ...

    Jan 26, 2023 More
  • Healthgrades 250 Best Hospitals in America Includes Two Adventist Health Medical Centers

    Adventist Health is celebrating with teams at two of our California medical centers as they are recognized as among America’s 250 Best Hospitals for ...

    Jan 26, 2023 More
  • Second Opinion Leads to First-rate Care

    When Jack’s* annual physical showed his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level was elevated, his primary care doctor referred him to a urologist. After ...

    Jan 24, 2023 More
  • Erdmann Named Patient Care Executive

    Adventist Health Portland recently named Diana Erdmann, MSN, RN, CENP, as patient care executive. Erdmann succeeds Cindy Nutter, who is retiring from ...

    Jan 23, 2023 More
  • Q&A: What to Expect for Your First Colonoscopy

    What can I expect in the days leading up to my procedure? The day or two prior to your colonoscopy, you will be given medication to help “clean” out ...

    Jan 20, 2023 More
  • Q&A: What to Expect From Cologuard

    What is Cologuard? Cologuard is an at home, non-invasive colon cancer screening test. The test uses advanced stool DNA technology to detect the DNA ...

    Jan 20, 2023 More
  • Take Heart: Better Sleep Can Be Yours

    When most of us think about heart health, we think about exercise and eating right. But there’s another daily part of our lives we may not connect to ...

    Jan 19, 2023 More
  • Medical Minute: The Importance of Regular Cervical Cancer Screenings and HPV Vaccines

    Paul Welch, MD, is the Adventist Health Tillamook Ambulatory Medical Director. As a board-certified medical provider with decades of experience in ...

    Jan 13, 2023 More
  • Making Primary Care Your Primary 2023 Goal

    We all know we should, but it’s so easy to ignore until we’re sick: establishing care with a primary care provider. But the time to find a provider ...

    Jan 11, 2023 More
  • Associate Patient Care Executive Named at Adventist Health Howard Memorial

    January 6, 2023 (Willits, CA) — Adventist Health Howard Memorial is pleased to announce Amy Buckingham as Associate Patient Care Executive. Buckingham ...

    Jan 6, 2023 More
  • The Risks of Youth Sport Specialization

    Last fall, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association sponsored the first youth sport specialization awareness week. Sport Specialization is defined ...

    Jan 4, 2023 More
  • Dr. John Bohlman Retires from Medical Officer Role at Adventist Health Tillamook, Celebrates with ...

    John Bohlman, MD, has announced his retirement from the role of Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Officer, effective January 7, 2023. This follows ...

    Jan 3, 2023 More
  • A Hard Day’s Night: When You Can’t Get the Sleep You Need

    Has stress been keeping you up at night? Are bad nights making for worse days? You’re not alone. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

    Jan 2, 2023 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Hosts Oregon Legislators

    Twelve Oregon legislators, including those who serve on House/Senate healthcare committees, joined Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson ...

    Dec 23, 2022 More
  • Goodness Gracious! Be Kind to a Stranger Today!

    Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness? Maybe someone held the door open for you, helped you get a stroller down a flight of stairs—or did ...

    Dec 23, 2022 More
  • Join Adventist Health in supporting women’s health services in Kenya

    Adventist Health Global Missions Fund will match your contribution through Dec. 28 A 15-year-old Maasai girl stumbles through the doors of the Africa ...

    Dec 20, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Leaders Complete Rural Hospital Leadership Certifications

    Recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson received official designation as ...

    Dec 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Receives Women’s Choice Award

    Hospital is named a one of the best in the country for Emergency Care and Patient Experience December 19, 2022 (Willits, CA) – Adventist Health Howard ...

    Dec 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Receives Women’s Choice Award

    Hospital is named as one of the best in the country for Emergency Care and Patient Safety December 19, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) – Adventist Health Ukiah ...

    Dec 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland names new finance officer

    Adventist Health Portland recently named Jason Panasuk its new finance officer. Panasuk replaces Don Welch, who is transitioning to Adventist Health’s ...

    Dec 16, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Physicians Nominate Dr. Andrew Nelson as 2022 Physician of the Year

    Continuing a tradition started in 2019, Adventist Health Tillamook medical providers have selected Andrew Nelson, MD, as the 2022 Physician of the ...

    Dec 15, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout Recognized for Excellent Cardiac Care

    The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Adventist Health and Rideout’s commitment to provide consistent, high-quality cardiac care ...

    Dec 13, 2022 More
  • Nurse practitioner comes home to Corcoran

    Amandeep Kaur cares for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office As family nurse practitioner Amandeep Kaur prepared to meet her new clinic team in ...

    Dec 13, 2022 More
  • Small Town Heart Provides Loving Care With Big-league Effect

    In the United States, 1 in 3 public schools have no access to athletic trainers to prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses ...

    Dec 12, 2022 More
  • Nationally recognized care you can trust close to home

    Adventist Health St. Helena Receives the 2023 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience, Patient Safety, ...

    Dec 12, 2022 More
  • Finding a Balanced Exercise Routine

    With the holidays just around the corner maybe if us are thinking about how to prevent the extra pounds the holidays frequently bring. One great way ...

    Dec 12, 2022 More
  • Crisis Standards of Care Declaration

    Effective: Dec. 9, 2022, 2:00 p.m. Like other hospitals across our region including Tillamook, Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties we are ...

    Dec 9, 2022 More
  • Know how to manage RSV, flu and COVID-19 this winter

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    Dec 9, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley nationally recognized as a 2022 Top Teaching Hospital

    Dec. 9, 2022 (Reedley, Calif.) – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Adventist Health Reedley was named ...

    Dec 9, 2022 More
  • Central Valley Network celebrates three Leapfrog Safety Grade “A’s”

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    Dec 6, 2022 More
  • Tips to reduce snow sports risks

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    Dec 5, 2022 More
  • More Than Just An Annual Check Up

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    Dec 5, 2022 More
  • How MRIs Help Us Take a Closer Look

    A clear picture Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a technology that uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images of the soft tissues in the ...

    Dec 1, 2022 More
  • Who You Spend Time With Impacts Health

    Blue Zones research shows that who you spend your time with affects your health. Did you know your social circle can affect your physical health? ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • Sleep Health and Diabetes

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    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • 3 Things To Know About The Flu Shot

    Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year according to the Centers for ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • Navigating Alzheimer’s with Loved Ones and Medical Support

    About 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease , which affects memory and brain function, and experts expect that number to nearly triple by 2060. ...

    Nov 30, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health introduces MOSES technology for safer, faster treatment of kidney stones

    Nov. 22, 2022 (HANFORD, Calif.) — Positioning itself as a leader in urological care, Adventist Health Hanford has invested in new technology that ...

    Nov 22, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    Adventist Health St. Helena received an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022. This national distinction recognizes Adventist Health St. ...

    Nov 18, 2022 More
  • Pap Smear: What is it & How to Find Precancers

    A simple cervical cancer test can stop this deadly disease in its tracks. Each year, more than 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical ...

    Nov 18, 2022 More
  • Redefining Physical & Occupational Therapy

    Redefining rehab From cancer care to vertigo, physical and occupational therapists can help. You might think of physical therapy as something to do ...

    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • The Rocky Journey to a New, Happier Normal

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    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • Cardiac Nurse Becomes Cardiology Provider

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    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • Beating Breast Cancer

    One year after what she thought was her final breast cancer surgery, Devon Steigerwald adopted a shelter dog. She hadn’t planned to come home with a ...

    Nov 17, 2022 More
  • Carotid Approach Now Offered for TAVR

    Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular recently began offering the minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure using the ...

    Nov 16, 2022 More
  • Enjoy family-friendly fun at the AHEAD Turkey Trot

    The St. Helena Hospital Foundation and Adventist Health St. Helena’s AHEAD Program invite the community to start Thanksgiving Day with exercise and ...

    Nov 16, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Receives 16th Consecutive Grade ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group

    Adventist Health Glendale has received their 16 th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates ...

    Nov 16, 2022 More
  • December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month

    Every parent feels a longing to see the anticipation of the holiday season culminate in an excited child opening something special the morning after ...

    Nov 15, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Reedley Receives Prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation

    November 14, 2022 (Reedley, Calif.) Adventist Health Reedley is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international ...

    Nov 14, 2022 More
  • Parkinson’s Patients Gets Big Gains From LSVT BIG Therapy

    After 15 years managing Parkinson’s disease, Harold Delemos recently noticed his walking and mobility getting progressively worse. “After discussing ...

    Nov 14, 2022 More
  • Strength and Resilience Through Cancer Diagnosis

    In January 2020, Kristy Montero had her first mammogram. When the results were negative, the now 45-year-old says she was relieved. But just a year ...

    Nov 14, 2022 More
  • Mural Wall Recognizing Adventist Health Tillamook Military Veterans Unveiled

    On the week of Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2022, Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson unveiled a personal project a year in development ...

    Nov 10, 2022 More
  • Shaping the future: University students explore careers in healthcare administration

    Adventist Health is providing a variety of opportunities to help prepare the next generation of healthcare business leaders. Experiences include ...

    Nov 8, 2022 More
  • Holidays and Recovery

    While many enjoy festive events of the holidays, family time and the hustle and bustle that comes along with the holidays, for some, the stress and ...

    Nov 8, 2022 More
  • How to eat smart on Thanksgiving

    Worried about what the holidays will do to your waistline? You’re not alone. Many people head into their Thanksgiving feasts more than a little ...

    Oct 31, 2022 More
  • Addressing vaccine confidence in Adventist Health Tillamook communities

    Getting the Flu Vaccine | COVID-19 Information Schedule an Appointment with a Provider Today Recent efforts to support vaccine outreach in rural ...

    Oct 27, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program certified by industry lead ...

    Adventist Health and Rideout is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of ...

    Oct 26, 2022 More
  • Time Change: How to Fall Back Without Falling Over

    Yet another time change is almost upon us. While the time “falling back” one hour seems a little easier than skipping an hour of sleep in the spring, ...

    Oct 17, 2022 More
  • Tides of Change, SANE Community Collaborative Workgroup Announces U.S. Department of Justice Grant ...

    Tides of Change and the SANE community collaborative workgroup, including Adventist Health Tillamook, proudly announce that the U.S. Department of ...

    Oct 12, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Announces Fall 2022 Walk-in Flu Clinics

    Adventist Health Tillamook announces the following Walk-in Flu Vaccination Clinic dates across their coastal rural health clinics in Manzanita, ...

    Oct 5, 2022 More
  • Joleen's Heroic Story Battling Breast Cancer

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    Oct 5, 2022 More
  • 3 Simple Ways to Improve Posture

    Healthy posture helps us stand, walk, sit and lie in positions that reduce the strain on our muscles and ligaments. But daily activities can affect ...

    Oct 4, 2022 More
  • Humans of Adventist Health Portland: Mother donates teddy bears to honor son

    In her own words, Paige Altman explains why she has donated weighted bears to our Family Birth Place for the past couple of years. In 2018, my husband ...

    Oct 2, 2022 More
  • ICU Nurse Named Outstanding Preceptor

    The Oregon Center for Nursing has named Stephanie Vail, RN, an ICU nurse at Adventist Health Portland, as one of its 2022 Oregon Outstanding Nurse ...

    Sep 29, 2022 More
  • New Patient Care Executive Named at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    September 28, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is pleased to announce that Jill Bartolomie has been named Patient Care Executive, ...

    Sep 28, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Offers New Bivalent COVID Vaccine Booster to Patients 12 and up

    Recommended by the CDC to protect against new Omicron subvariants of the COVID-causing virus, Adventist Health Tillamook now offers the latest ...

    Sep 27, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Announces Images Medical Spa Closure on November 1, 2022

    In order to prioritize staffing resources that are in highest need for our community, Adventist Health Tillamook leadership has determined that Images ...

    Sep 27, 2022 More
  • Avo’s Story to Getting Back on His Feet

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    Sep 22, 2022 More
  • Healing Strategies For Adverse Childhood Experiences

    Everyone can conjure a few unpleasant memories from childhood. But about two-thirds of U.S. adults report that they suffered traumatic events called ...

    Sep 21, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Launches Virtual ICU

    Our critical patients and their care teams have additional support thanks to OHSU and Adventist Health Portland’s virtual intensive care unit (vICU) ...

    Sep 19, 2022 More
  • Smaller Is Better: 3D Mammography Catches ‘Cancer Lite’

    When Vivian Robertson got a call about something irregular on her annual screening mammogram, she wasn’t too concerned. She knew callbacks were ...

    Sep 14, 2022 More
  • Air quality and your lungs: What is poor air quality and why does it matter?

    You may have seen the warnings on your weather app: “poor air quality for sensitive groups.” But what does poor air quality even mean? And who is a ...

    Sep 14, 2022 More
  • 3 Ways to Improve Healthcare in Rural Areas

    Improving rural healthcare The U.S. is facing a doctor shortage. Here’s how Adventist Health is adapting. Welcoming new residents This summer, ...

    Sep 14, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Recognized for Excellence in Maternity Care, Opioid Stewardship and ...

    September 13, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — Adventist Health Ukiah Valley hospital is pleased to be one of only nine hospitals in California to have achieved all ...

    Sep 13, 2022 More
  • Addressing Sciatic Nerve Pain To Achieve Better Mobility

    After years of distress, a fitness instructor can move comfortably again thanks to spine surgery. Julie Spiker has always been active. From dancing to ...

    Sep 12, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Welcomes New Administrator

    September 9, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — Adventist Health is pleased to announce that David Leighton, MPA, MHCM, CLSSBB, has been named Administrator of ...

    Sep 9, 2022 More
  • Health Tips for the Whole Family

    When you keep an eye on health and safety, both kids and parents benefit. WATER PLAY Safer summers On a hot day, splashing in a pool can be a great ...

    Sep 8, 2022 More
  • How Mental and Physical Health Can Reduce Stress

    The mind-body connection: Mental and physical health are closely aligned. Here’s how to manage both. Try this at home: Reduce stress Stress doesn’t ...

    Sep 8, 2022 More
  • A Guide To Preventing Heat Exhaustion & Heatstroke

    Just as water courses through the Central Valley to irrigate its farmland, the body needs adequate hydration to nourish its tissues. In both cases, ...

    Sep 2, 2022 More
  • A Sports Safety Playbook: 4 Ways To Protect Athletes

    Nearly half a million children ages 5 to 14 sustained sports-related injuries that sent them to the hospital or doctor in 2020, according to the ...

    Sep 2, 2022 More
  • When Do Children Need Eye Exams?

    Eye doctors recommend that children have their first eye exam at age 6 months. If you’ve missed that milestone, however, it’s not too late to have ...

    Sep 2, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Howard Memorial name administrators

    David Leighton, MPA, MHCM, CLSSBB, assumed responsibilities on August 7, 2022, as Administrator of Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. In this role, ...

    Aug 31, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Managers Honored by Department of Defense Office

    Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to share that our Emergency Medical Service leaders Jackie Fox, EMS Director and Seth Crowder, EMS Supervisor, ...

    Aug 30, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Names New President

    Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has named Brooke McCollough, MBA, as President effective August 21, 2022. In this role, McCollough will provide ...

    Aug 30, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Named High Performing by U.S. News and World Report

    U.S. News and World Report has named Adventist Health Portland High Performing in four clinical areas: Heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and ...

    Aug 22, 2022 More
  • Edwin Hojilla, MD, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office Hanford

    August 19, 2022 (Hanford, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office in Hanford is pleased to welcome Edwin Hojilla, MD, who joins our team in August ...

    Aug 19, 2022 More
  • Blown Away by Kindness

    When the son of Portland Pickles baseball team co-owner Alan Miller had a choking incident, he was taken to the Adventist Health Portland ER. The ER ...

    Aug 19, 2022 More
  • Generous grant from Bank of America to support future Valley healthcare professionals

    HANFORD – Bank of America has awarded Adventist Health in the Central Valley a $10,000 grant in support of the COPE Health Scholar Program, which ...

    Aug 17, 2022 More
  • Conquering Breast Cancer

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    Aug 16, 2022 More
  • What Is My Risk for Breast Cancer?

    Like most women, you may find yourself wondering now and then: What are my chances of getting breast cancer? Of course, there are many factors that ...

    Aug 15, 2022 More
  • 2022 CNA of the Year: Mohini Nair, CNA

    When you work on a team, nothing means more than having a teammate who always jumps in to do the hard work without complaint. “Mohini is always ...

    Aug 11, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Receives Five-Star CMS Rating

    Adventist Health Clear Lake Hospital has received the Overall Hospital Quality Five-Star Rating for 2022 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

    Aug 10, 2022 More
  • Knight Cancer Institute awards grant to Adventist Health Portland Foundation

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute recently announced the latest recipients of grants from its Community Partnership Program . Adventist Health Portland ...

    Aug 9, 2022 More
  • 2022 Rising Star Nurse: Cynthia Boldt, RN

    The beginning of the huge Delta-variant COVID-19 surge was already washing over the Adventist Health Portland intensive care unit when new graduate ...

    Aug 5, 2022 More
  • Sahana Vishwanath, MD, Allergist, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler

    August 2, 2022 (Fowler, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler is pleased to welcome Sahana Vishwanath, MD, Allergist & Immunologist, who ...

    Aug 3, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Has Once Again Earned a Five-Star Rating

    Adventist Health St. Helena has once again earned a five-star rating , the highest-possible, through the Overall Hospital Star Ratings program by the ...

    Aug 3, 2022 More
  • Saul Antonio Diaz Martinez, MD, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler

    August 3, 2022 (Fowler, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office in Fowler is pleased to welcome Saul Antonio Diaz-Martinez, MD, Pediatrician, who ...

    Aug 2, 2022 More
  • Lisa Chapa, MSN, FNP, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office in Parlier

    August 1, 2022 (Parlier, Calif.) – Adventist Health Medical Office - Parlier is pleased to welcome Lisa Chapa, MSN, FNP, who joined our team in July. ...

    Aug 1, 2022 More
  • Video: Strategies to Overcome Burnout

    Nearly three-quarters of employees across all industries say they have experienced the effects of burnout, which is work-related stress that manifests ...

    Aug 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Establishes Oregon Supply Chain Network

    Adventist Health has established a new supply chain network to serve its Oregon hospitals, which include Adventist Health Portland and Adventist ...

    Jul 29, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Heart Experts Perform 100th Watchman Procedure

    The Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute’s structural heart program implanted its 100 th WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device at Adventist ...

    Jul 28, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Announces Availability of 3D Mammography Technology

    This service uses low radiation scanning to deliver safe, state-of-the-art results to patients. The gold standard of breast cancer detection is now ...

    Jul 27, 2022 More
  • 2022 Nurse of the Year: Heather Goold, RN

    Nurses often go the extra mile. When she’s needed, Heather goes the extra 10 miles. “Heather is one of the hardest working nurses on our unit. While ...

    Jul 25, 2022 More
  • 988: Help for crisis support is three numbers away

    988 – the new three-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicide crisis – is now available across the country to call or text during a ...

    Jul 25, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Recognized for Gold Stroke Plus Achievement Award

    This honor is backed by over 10 years of providing the best stroke care possible in Tillamook County through robotic technology and regional health ...

    Jul 21, 2022 More
  • Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy

    Ever wondered what you can do to boost your brain health? The same tips that help keep your body healthy also keep your brain healthy. And, they work ...

    Jul 20, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health and Rideout nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality ...

    Adventist Health and Rideout has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards for ...

    Jul 20, 2022 More
  • Lead exposure: should your child be tested?

    When you think of lead, you might think of pencils—but in fact, the classic yellow pencil contains graphite instead of lead. The switch was prompted ...

    Jul 20, 2022 More
  • Well Child and Sports Physical Events for Adolescents Announced

    Preparing for the fall and return to school includes an important list of events for adolescents ages 12 – 21. Be sure their well-child and/or sports ...

    Jul 19, 2022 More
  • Nephrologist joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Kingsburg

    KINGSBURG – Adventist Health Medical Office in Kingsburg is pleased to welcome Mustafa Kagalwalla, MD, who joins our organization in July. Dr. ...

    Jul 14, 2022 More
  • Living Big: Occupational Therapy Gets Hiker Back on Trail

    When Kristi came to occupational therapy at Adventist Health Portland, she had problems with balance and suffered from occasional falls due to ...

    Jul 13, 2022 More
  • WATCHMAN: A new option to reduce stroke risk for individuals with atrial fibrillation

    The Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute at Adventist Health and Rideout performed the Institute’s first implant of the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial ...

    Jul 6, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Howard Memorial Named Most Socially Responsible Hospital in the Nation

    JULY 6, 2022 (Willits, CA) — Adventist Health Howard Memorial is honored to be ranked #1 on the Lown Institute’s list of the country’s most socially ...

    Jul 6, 2022 More
  • Outstanding Partnership Formed Between Adventist Health Castle and Central Medical Clinic

    An outstanding partnership has been formed between Adventist Health Castle and Central Medical Clinic bringing together two organizations recognized ...

    Jul 5, 2022 More
  • Take a hike: Ten essentials to keep you safe on the trail

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    Jul 4, 2022 More
  • How to avoid dehydration this summer

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    Jul 3, 2022 More
  • Protect the Skin You're In

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    Jul 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Recognizes Honorees for Nursing and Associate Awards

    Adventist Health Tillamook announces honorees for their annual nursing DAISY Award® and annual associate of the year award, an important part of ...

    Jun 27, 2022 More
  • Independence Day safety tips for any celebration

    Whether you're hitting the beach, celebrating at home with family and friends, or enjoying a parade or fireworks show in town, make sure you're ...

    Jun 25, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Congratulates First Graduating Class of its Family Medicine and ...

    June 24, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) - Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is pleased to announce the first class of resident physicians will graduate from its ...

    Jun 24, 2022 More
  • Overcoming “Bad” Genes

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    Jun 24, 2022 More
  • Dentist joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Oakhurst

    OAKHURST – Adventist Health Medical Office Oakhurst is pleased to welcome Rosanna M. Lesniak, DMD, who joined our facility in June. Dr. Lesniak is a ...

    Jun 23, 2022 More
  • Water is key to surviving Portland's hottest days

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    Jun 23, 2022 More
  • Providing Support to a Community in Need Substance Use Treatment and Counseling with Adventist Healt ...

    The beautiful landscapes of Mendocino County range from vineyards to mountains to redwoods to the gorgeous coastline, but there also lies another ...

    Jun 22, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Clear Lake Appoints President

    Adventist Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Colleen Assavapisitkul, MSN, RN, CENP, HACP, as president at Adventist Health Clear Lake. ...

    Jun 21, 2022 More
  • Burn safety tips for summer

    As you swap out your raincoat for a tank top, Adventist Health's emergency room has some pointers to keep you and your family safe from burns this ...

    Jun 18, 2022 More
  • Rosanna M. Lesniak, DMD, Joins Adventist Health Medical Office Oakhurst

    Adventist Health Medical Office Oakhurst is pleased to welcome Rosanna M. Lesniak, DMD, who joined our facility in June. Dr. Lesniak is a general ...

    Jun 15, 2022 More
  • Bainbridge Park Grant Entry Selected as a Winner in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Program

    Adventist Health Mendocino Coast and the City of Fort Bragg are pleased to announce that Bainbridge Park has been selected as a winner in the State ...

    Jun 15, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Welcomes Two New Pharmacy Residents

    June 14, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) – Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is pleased to announce that two new pharmacy residents will be joining our team on June 27. ...

    Jun 15, 2022 More
  • Woman of the Year, Dr. Ramella Markarian is Honored for Dedication and Service to the City of Glenda ...

    Congratulations to Dr. Ramella Markarian, executive at Adventist Health Glendale. Dr. Markarian as the "2022 Woman of the Year" in recognition of her ...

    Jun 14, 2022 More
  • Avoid These Top Allergens

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    Jun 14, 2022 More
  • Leading-Edge Cardiovascular Care

    On May 11th, 2022, Representatives of Adventist Health St. Helena, the St. Helena Hospital Foundation and the Ghiringhelli family cut the ribbon to ...

    Jun 10, 2022 More
  • Bringing you the latest in health education

    Join us for events that are designed to help you experience your best healthy life. Adventist Health Castle invites you to be a healthier you. Mark ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Dr. Schoppy is now welcoming new ENT patients

    We are proud to reintroduce otolaryngology services to our community through the expertise of David Schoppy, MD. When it comes to your key senses of ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Guided By Surgeons, Powered By Robots

    With benefits that range from smaller incisions to help reduce scarring, to a reduced need for narcotic pain medicines post-op, the da Vinci surgical ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Welcomes 15 New Nurses to its Hospitals in Ukiah and Willits

    Adventist Health is pleased to welcome 15 new nurses to its clinical care teams at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley and Adventist Health Howard Memorial ...

    Jun 8, 2022 More
  • Pesky summer plants to avoid

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    Jun 7, 2022 More
  • The difference between having allergies and being sick

    Am I sick, or do I have allergies? Symptoms for allergies and an illness such as a cold or a sinus infection often start out the same — nasal ...

    Jun 7, 2022 More
  • 4 Ways Student-Athletes Can Prevent Injury

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    Jun 7, 2022 More
  • 3 Threats To Quality Of Life

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    Jun 6, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Expands Services on the Mendocino Coast to include Hospice

    Adventist Health in Mendocino County is pleased to announce an expansion of its hospice services to include Fort Bragg and the coastal community. ...

    Jun 6, 2022 More
  • Hillary Hoppe, at home

    She was born and raised in St. Helena. She obtained her BSN at Boise State University. While employed as a nurse and gaining experience in several ...

    Jun 3, 2022 More
  • Redefining Food

    Every week there seems to be a new diet that claims the ability to have amazing weight loss results. Food advertising permeates life from billboards ...

    May 24, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Announces Re-Start of Grief Support and Cancer Support Groups

    Beginning this June, grief support and cancer support groups facilitated by Adventist Health Tillamook are restarting after a long COVID-19 ...

    May 23, 2022 More
  • Helping your loved one with breast cancer: Tips from a cancer care navigator

    When someone we love has breast cancer, it’s easy to feel helpless. Knowing what to say or do is hard. Not being able to look into the future is ...

    May 20, 2022 More
  • Busting mental health myths

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    May 20, 2022 More
  • Formula shortage: keeping tummies full while shelves are empty

    Making sure your child is fed, happy and safe is top priority for parents and caregivers. That’s why the current formula shortage is causing so much ...

    May 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson Appointed to State of Oregon Emergency Medical ...

    Eric Swanson, president of Adventist Health Tillamook, has been appointed to the State of Oregon Emergency Medical Services (EMS) committee by Pat ...

    May 19, 2022 More
  • Transform Your Health

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    May 18, 2022 More
  • Yes, Oral Hygiene Matters

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    May 18, 2022 More
  • What’s Causing Your Abdominal Pain?

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    May 18, 2022 More
  • Addressing the Doctor Shortage

    Rural communities across the U.S. struggle to attract physicians. Adventist Health is filling that gap in Sonora. Advanced training for physicians ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale has earned our 15th consecutive Grade ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group!

    We are thrilled to announce that Adventist Health Glendale has earned our 15th consecutive Grade ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group! This momentous ...

    May 18, 2022 More
  • Catch Up on Your Child’s Immunizations

    Children 5 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to protect them against serious illness, hospitalization and death. Adventist Health in ...

    May 17, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford, Selma and Reedley earn A grades in patient safety

    Adventist Health Hanford, Adventist Health Selma and Adventist Health Reedley all received “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for spring 2022. This ...

    May 17, 2022 More
  • New Long-Term Patient Care Executive Appointed at Adventist Health Tillamook

    Adventist Health Tillamook has appointed Heather Thompson, RN, as their new Patient Care Executive (PCE) on the hospital executive team, replacing ...

    May 12, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    Adventist Health St. Helena received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Adventist Health St. ...

    May 10, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    May 10, 2022 (Ukiah, CA) — For the seventh consecutive time, The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, awarded Adventist ...

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  • Adventist Health selects Joyce Newmyer as Chief People Officer

    As Adventist Health continues to change and grow in ways that best serve our communities, we are thrilled to announce the selection of Joyce Newmyer ...

    May 5, 2022 More
  • Miller Report: COVID Vaccine for Infants and Toddlers

    Moderna announced last week that it is applying to the FDA to receive emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID vaccine in children ages 6 ...

    May 5, 2022 More
  • Co-Occurring Disorders

    May is Mental Health Awareness month. Mental health is something that everyone must seek to cultivate and balance. With daily life stressors and ...

    May 4, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Appoints Chief Digital Officer

    Adventist Health, a faith-inspired integrated healthcare system serving communities with more than 400 sites of care in California, Oregon and Hawaii, ...

    May 3, 2022 More
  • How to eat healthy when traveling

    As the world opens back up, many are taking vacations long delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. And while taking a trip can be a lot of fun, it also can ...

    May 1, 2022 More
  • When Fun In the Sun Isn’t

    Skin cancer is a concern at any age. However, as we age, it’s easy to drop our guard. And for many of us, protection from the sun is something we’ve ...

    May 1, 2022 More
  • Small incisions, big results

    Advanced robot-assisted technology makes recovery from complex surgeries easier. Between pain and long recovery times, surgery can feel daunting for ...

    Apr 28, 2022 More
  • Lessons Learned, Solutions Adopted

    Miller Report for the Week of April 25th, 2022; by William Miller, MD Last week, we discussed some of the problems that developed at Adventist Health ...

    Apr 28, 2022 More
  • Office stretches and exercises to stay fit

    Doing anything for too long in the workplace — even if that workplace is at home — can have negative health effects, whether it's sitting at your ...

    Apr 23, 2022 More
  • Lessons Learned, Opportunities for Improvement

    Miller Report for the Week of April 18th, 2022; by William Miller, MD One of the advantages of the affiliation with Adventist Health that we looked ...

    Apr 22, 2022 More
  • Miller Report: When Do Lockdowns Go Too Far? The Case of Shanghai.

    On March 28th, I reported on the new Omicron variant, BA.2. In that article, I mentioned that Shanghai, China’s largest city of 25 million was going ...

    Apr 13, 2022 More
  • A Pillar of Health

    If we had a pill that could boost our immune system, improve our memory, reduce stress, increase our attention spans, support weight loss, reduce the ...

    Apr 12, 2022 More
  • A Look Back to Giving Health, Wholeness and Hope in Armenia

    Caring for the whole person—body, mind and spirit—is the cornerstone of patient care at Adventist Health Glendale. The medical center’s mission is to ...

    Apr 8, 2022 More
  • Second COVID Booster Approved

    The FDA has approved the use of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines as a second booster last week. The scientific evidence supporting this decision ...

    Apr 6, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health facilitates donation of medical supplies for Ukraine

    Medical supplies and medications will be airlifted to Ukraine during the first week of April through a collaboration between Cardinal Health, the ...

    Apr 6, 2022 More
  • Howard Hero: Claudia Petruncio, MD

    We have another Howard Hero to share with our community this week and this one we are very excited about! This month our March Howard Hero is Claudia ...

    Apr 4, 2022 More
  • Ukiah Hero: OB Team

    This month we’re overjoyed to recognize a new Ukiah Hero who goes above and beyond in their work, but this time it’s not just one person, but a group ...

    Apr 4, 2022 More
  • Getting your garden growing

    Have you started planning your summer garden? With inflation pushing up the cost of groceries, having some fresh produce right out your back door is ...

    Apr 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tulare achieves reaccreditation from DNV, affirming commitment to quality care and ...

    TULARE – Adventist Health Tulare is pleased to announce that it has received full reaccreditation from DNV, one of the world’s leading certification, ...

    Mar 31, 2022 More
  • Family medicine physician now providing care at multiple Adventist Health Medical Offices

    HANFORD – Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Joshua Strunk, DO, who joined our organization in March. Dr. Strunk will care for patients at ...

    Mar 30, 2022 More
  • When March Madness Brings Monday Injuries

    Whether the NCAA tournament in Portland this year inspires you to get out and shoot hoops, or you're spending a warm weekend bending and digging in ...

    Mar 21, 2022 More
  • Family nurse practitioner now caring for patients at Hanford Rapid Care locations

    HANFORD – Adventist Health Rapid Care - Hanford is pleased to welcome E Sun Saesee, family nurse practitioner (FNP), to both of our rapid care ...

    Mar 17, 2022 More
  • Healthcare Staffing Shortages Remain a Challenge

    Miller Report for the Week of March 7th, 2022; by William Miller, MD; Chief of Staff at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast On October 4th, I reported on ...

    Mar 16, 2022 More
  • February Howard Hero- Leigh Austin

    We’re very excited to announce our next Howard Hero, Leigh Austin. Leigh is one of our front lobby volunteers at Adventist Health Howard Memorial and ...

    Mar 14, 2022 More
  • February Mendocino Coast Hero- Lorenzo Garrido

    We’re thrilled to announce the newest Mendocino Coast Hero for this month, Lorenzo Garrido. Lorenzo is a certified nurse’s assistant (CNA) on our team ...

    Mar 14, 2022 More
  • Certified nurse midwife now caring for women in Hanford

    HANFORD – Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford Women’s Health is pleased to welcome Bridget Saulsbury, a certified nurse midwife (CNM) to its ...

    Mar 11, 2022 More
  • Family medicine physician now caring for patients of all ages in Earlimart

    EARLIMART – Adventist Health Medical Office – Earlimart is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician Ogochukwu Imo, MD, to its ...

    Mar 11, 2022 More
  • Pediatrician now providing total care for children in Coalinga

    COALINGA – Adventist Health Medical Office – Coalinga is pleased to welcome board-certified pediatrician Vipin Jain, MD, to its medical staff. His ...

    Mar 10, 2022 More
  • In their own voices: What Registered Dietitian Nutritionists do to inspire health, wholeness and hop ...

    March 9 is National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. At Adventist Health, we celebrate both our inpatient and outpatient RDNs that serve ...

    Mar 7, 2022 More
  • What to do about chronic back pain?

    Many Americans experience pain in one form or another, but the most common type of pain is low back pain. It is the single leading cause of disability ...

    Mar 4, 2022 More
  • Daylight Sleepy Time: How to Manage the Time Change

    Love it or hate it, the time change from Daylight Saving Time and Standard can upset our normal sleep patterns. Your body's natural 24-hour sleep ...

    Mar 1, 2022 More
  • Nationally recognized care you can trust close to home

    Adventist Health St. Helena has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery and as one of ...

    Feb 28, 2022 More
  • February Ukiah Hero - Dr. Wang

    We’re very happy to announce our next Ukiah Hero, Hengbing Wang, MD. Dr. Wang is an Oncology and Infusion physician at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. ...

    Feb 23, 2022 More
  • Inspiring hope and overcoming stereotypes

    Lisa M. Harrell is proud of her work at Adventist Health Vallejo. She is a mental health technician and celebrates 12 years at our Vallejo campus on ...

    Feb 23, 2022 More
  • Diana J. White Cancer Institute Earns Re-Certification for Quality Care

    February 22, 2022 – Adventist Health Sonora is proud to announce that the Diana J. White Cancer Institute has earned re-certification from the Quality ...

    Feb 22, 2022 More
  • The continued pursuit of equality and inclusion

    We wanted to share from one of our associates as we acknowledge health and wellness pioneers during Black History Month. Dave Lawrence is a senior ...

    Feb 22, 2022 More
  • 5 Types of Abdominal Pain & Relief for Each

    Get to the bottom of abdominal bloating, cramping, aching or burning. Stomachaches can affect your ability to sit, sleep or walk comfortably. But the ...

    Feb 22, 2022 More
  • It takes skill, empathy and patience

    In celebration of National Phlebotomists Recognition Week, we hear from Caroline Garcia, a certified phlebotomy technician of our own. Learn more ...

    Feb 21, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Allotted Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatment Medication

    Updated February 17, 2022 . Expanded access of oral antiviral COVID-19 treatment medication is now available for patients that are unvaccinated, ...

    Feb 21, 2022 More
  • 3 Tips for Seasonal Allergies: Cleaning, Triggers, & More

    Be aware of seasonal allergies Andrew Ribner, MD, an otolaryngologist — also called an ear, nose and throat specialist, or ENT — at Adventist Health ...

    Feb 17, 2022 More
  • Dr. John Bohlman retires from treating patients, continues medical officer role until the end of 202 ...

    John Bohlman, MD, has started a new chapter at Adventist Health Tillamook, stepping down from full-time roles of primary care provider, surgeon and ...

    Feb 11, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Simi Valley adds Team Physician for the Los Angeles Rams as its Medical Director of ...

    Adventist Health Simi Valley is excited to announce that Dr. Casey G. Batten, MD, lead primary care sports medicine physician for the Super-Bowl bound ...

    Feb 10, 2022 More
  • Using The Da Vinci Robot for Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Advanced robot-assisted technology makes recovery from complex surgeries easier. Between pain and long recovery times, surgery can feel daunting for ...

    Feb 9, 2022 More
  • Patients More Likely to Experience Successful Treatment at Adventist Health Bakersfield, A ...

    Adventist Health Bakersfield is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and among the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country Bakersfield, ...

    Feb 8, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale Is One Of America’s 250 Best Hospitals

    Adventist Health Glendale has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, placing it in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, according ...

    Feb 8, 2022 More
  • Miller Report: Why the Discussion Around Seismic is Important

    Week of February 7th, 2022; by William Miller, MD; Chief of Staff at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital On February 3rd, a community forum was ...

    Feb 7, 2022 More
  • Make New Year’s Resolutions That Last

    Your healthiest year ever Adventist Health providers share how to put your wellness first all year long. Make improvements that last It’s easy to set ...

    Feb 7, 2022 More
  • January Howard Hero- Rose Michels

    Our latest Howard Hero is known for her kindness, compassion, positive attitude and overall excellence in patient care. She exudes our mission and ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Gastrointestinal Issues: Gut Relief & Triggers

    Adventist Health Hanford’s Gastroenterology Center is your one-stop shop for outpatient GI services. The center offers care for heartburn, swallowing ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism: Effects & Treatment

    Your thyroid helps your body make energy - here’s how it can go wrong. When you eat, your body undergoes chemical reactions to convert food into ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Gifts From (and For) the Heart

    It’s Heart Month, which makes heart-related gifts come to mind as Valentine’s Day approaches. We talked with Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular ...

    Feb 4, 2022 More
  • Lifestyle Medicine and Immunity

    Headlines across the country report lockdowns. Cities arrest citizens for not wearing masks. Protests rage over civil freedoms. People are divided ...

    Feb 3, 2022 More
  • Olympic Fitness: Ice Dancing

    Lloyd Center. Clackamas Town Center. Mountain View. For many of us who grew up in the Portland/Vancouver area in the 80s and 90s, those names remind ...

    Feb 2, 2022 More
  • Howard Memorial Paralysis Patient Fights to Stay Mobile

    When Kathryn Popelka visited Adventist Health Howard Memorial complaining that she’d lost feeling in her limbs, she wasn’t sure what was wrong. Though ...

    Feb 2, 2022 More
  • An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm & Lifesaving Vascular Repair

    Last year, Glendale resident Archie Zeinali had a routine CT scan for a hernia in his abdomen. What doctors found was a far more pressing concern: an ...

    Feb 2, 2022 More
  • Bicycle donation supports school retention and boosts physical activity in Mexico

    Adventist Health and World Vision International have partnered to donate and distribute bicycles to middle school and high school students in Mexico. ...

    Feb 1, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Appoints Interim Patient Care Executive

    Adventist Health Tillamook has appointed Patricia Stone, DNP, MSN, RN, to interim patient care executive, filling a role that was vacated by retired ...

    Jan 28, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health restructures senior leadership team

    ROSEVILLE, CA – Adventist Health on Wednesday announced a restructuring of its senior leadership to further support its associates, mission and 2030 ...

    Jan 28, 2022 More
  • Patient would recommend AHMO-Kingsburg dental care team "to God himself"

    Like most people, Kingsburg’s Leona Matthews has never really looked forward to visiting the dentist. But Matthews, the first dental patient at ...

    Jan 28, 2022 More
  • Rethinking The Numbers

    Miller Report for the Week of January 24th, 2022; by William Miller, MD; Chief of Staff at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital If prior ...

    Jan 26, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford among only 13 California hospitals to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal ...

    Adventist Health Hanford has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care in Sepsis Certification by demonstrating ...

    Jan 25, 2022 More
  • Women’s Heart Health

    Friday, February 4, 2022 is National Wear Red Day, a showing of support in the fight against cardiovascular disease. This year make sure it is more to ...

    Jan 24, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health recognized for keeping toddlers safe in Parlier

    A commitment to keep young children in Parlier safe from life-threatening diseases has earned Adventist Health Medical Office – Parlier praises. The ...

    Jan 24, 2022 More
  • Ignore the Noise

    For many of us, January brings New Year's resolutions, commercials for gym memberships, and another dietary fad. This bombardment of pressure and ...

    Jan 21, 2022 More
  • Students’ medical assistant (MA) goals within reach thanks to reimbursement from the Kings County ...

    CENTRAL VALLEY – When students signed up for a new Medical Assistant Program through Adventist Health and COPE Health Solutions on September 30, 2021, ...

    Jan 21, 2022 More
  • New Heart Valve, New Lease on Life

    Thomas Amabisca was no stranger to heart problems when his doctor noticed a little murmur five or six years go. Back in the 1980s, he was diagnosed ...

    Jan 19, 2022 More
  • Family nurse practitioner now providing care and treatment in Selma

    An experienced medical professional is now practicing at Adventist Health Medical Office – Selma. Board-certified family nurse practitioner Roxanna ...

    Jan 19, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Portland providers receive NCQA Diabetes Recognition

    The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized Adventist Health Portland’s Amy Kinzie, ANP; Leonard Bertheau, DO; and William ...

    Jan 10, 2022 More
  • New Year, New YOU!

    Or at least that’s what so many of us tell ourselves. We pick out that thing that has been bothering us and make a resolution- a vow- to change it ...

    Jan 7, 2022 More
  • Internal medicine physician now caring for patients in Parlier

    PARLIER – Adventist Health Medical Office – Parlier is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine physician Josias G. De Trinidad, MD, to ...

    Jan 4, 2022 More
  • Baby girl makes her New Year’s debut in Hanford

    HANFORD – The team at Adventist Health Hanford’s Birth Center helped welcome Kings County’s first baby of the year at 2:28 a.m. on January 1, 2022. ...

    Jan 4, 2022 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Allotted Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatment Medication

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    Jan 1, 2022 More
  • Do I need a lung cancer screening?

    Of all cancers, lung cancer is one of the deadliest. It's the cause of 1 out of every 4 cancer deaths nationwide . A key reason: Lung cancer is rarely ...

    Dec 31, 2021 More
  • Keep the Gain, Lose the Pain

    As 2022 rolls in, are you adding "get in shape" to your goals? If so, you’re not alone. "Getting back to exercise is a common New Year’s resolution," ...

    Dec 29, 2021 More
  • Glendale Neonatologist Back In The Saddle For Rose Parade

    Dr. John Mapp, a longtime neonatologist at Adventist Health Glendale, often reconnects with families and children he’s helped through over the years – ...

    Dec 29, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Offices Announce Free Take-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

    January 13, 2021 Update: We are still awaiting delivery of the free take-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government. All patients who are ...

    Dec 28, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health’s World Vision donations continue to help Central Valley communities

    CENTRAL VALLEY – What started as Cecibel Ventura filling up her red minivan with food for those in need, has turned into her loading up large boxes of ...

    Dec 28, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Glendale launches Go Heart program to encourage healthy living

    Adventist Health Glendale introduces Go Heart, a free community well-being program in partnership with the American Heart Association aimed at ...

    Dec 21, 2021 More
  • December Daisy Winner- Tara Goldberg

    We are so proud to honor our next recipient for the DAISY award this quarter. Our newest awardee is known by her peers and patients as loving, ...

    Dec 20, 2021 More
  • December DAISY Award Winner- Chris Sumner

    We are thrilled to honor our second DAISY Award winner at our hospital this month. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards excellence in ...

    Dec 20, 2021 More
  • COVID Testing at Adventist Health Tillamook Medical Offices

    COVID testing in Tillamook County has become a necessary service for not only confirming if you’re sick, but a wide range of topics related to travel, ...

    Dec 19, 2021 More
  • December Howard Hero- Ashley Baldwin

    This month, we have an incredibly deserving Howard Hero. Ashley Baldwin is a practice lead at our Redwood Medical Clinic. She was nominated by her ...

    Dec 17, 2021 More
  • Our next Mendocino Coast hero truly embodies living our value of “Be Brilliant” and “Be Curious”.

    She is known by her peers and patience as enjoyable, gentle, upbeat, compassionate, kind, courteous— the list is never ending! When we speak about ...

    Dec 17, 2021 More
  • December Ukiah Hero- Krishnil Sudanan

    Our latest Ukiah Hero truly fits the bill when it comes to living our value of “Be a Force For Good”. He is helpful, kind, caring and is a true asset ...

    Dec 17, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst welcomes physician assistant to medical staff

    OAKHURST – Board-certified Physician Assistant Kevin Violette, PA-C, is now caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office – Oakhurst. ...

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tulare logo joins LifeStar Ambulance’s fleet of EMS vehicles

    TULARE – LifeStar Ambulance and Adventist Health Tulare’s joint commitment to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to Central Valley residents is ...

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena launches the GetWell inpatient experience app

    The GetWell inpatient experience app launches today at Adventist Health St. Helena. This patient-centered platform engages and empowers patients to ...

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • How Santa can have a healthier new year

    Dec 14, 2021 More
  • Give the gift of holiday cheer

    The holidays are a time to spread happiness and goodwill to all. But for many of us, our focus lands solely on our friends and family. To get to the ...

    Dec 10, 2021 More
  • New Year’s resolutions for your mind, body and spirit

    A new year ahead means setting goals for the next 365 days. For many people, the problem with resolutions is that they’re not specific enough. Instead ...

    Dec 10, 2021 More
  • Is it COVID or the flu? What to do if you get sick this winter

    During the winter, many of us are likely to get a cold or the flu. But how can you tell if your symptoms are the flu or COVID-19? Signs and symptoms ...

    Dec 10, 2021 More
  • Developing a Healthy Lifestyle One Day at a Time

    When patients come to me to discuss how they can improve their health or manage diseases, the most frequently asked questions are “How can I lose ...

    Dec 9, 2021 More
  • Another first! Adventist Health hospitals only facilities on the West Coast to offer new technology ...

    Bakersfield, Calif. – Did you know nearly 5 million people go to an Emergency Room (ER) for head injuries and concussions each year? That means more ...

    Dec 9, 2021 More
  • Conquering the Grand Canyon Run

    North Rim or South Rim? This question often plagues visitors as they plan a trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Adventist Health Portland physical ...

    Dec 8, 2021 More
  • Earthquakes, Floods and Wildfires: Prepare Now, Before Disaster Strikes

    With swarms of earthquakes off the Oregon coast, plus our normal brushes with forest fires, floods and landslides, natural disasters are a natural ...

    Dec 8, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health family medicine physician receives “40 Under 40” recognition

    HANFORD – An online business publication has recognized Adventist Health family medicine physician Jyothi Patri, MD, MHA, FAAFP, HDMC, as one of 40 ...

    Dec 2, 2021 More
  • Finding His Own Way

    How one heart patient’s research led him to a better solution When Jeff Rawlins’ heartbeat became so irregular he had to visit the emergency room in ...

    Dec 1, 2021 More
  • The flu shot: What is it and why do I need one every year?

    As we enter another fall and winter season with COVID-19 variants still circulating, it's important not to forget the vaccine that comes around every ...

    Dec 1, 2021 More
  • Holiday hospitality at Adventist Health Sonora

    Adventist Health Sonora is proud to take part in this year’s nonprofit Christmas Tree Lane put on by the Sonora Chamber of Commerce. Fruits and ...

    Dec 1, 2021 More
  • Hospice Invites Community to Celebrate and Remember Loved Ones

    Adventist Health Hospice serving Tillamook County invites the community to “Light Up a Life” through donations to hospice in memory or in honor of ...

    Nov 18, 2021 More
  • Healthcare leaders Adventist Health and Kern Medical partner to create area’s premier medical networ ...

    Kern County’s healthcare poised for generational leap as leading providers join forces to recruit top talent, creating a “more healthy” region with ...

    Nov 17, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Bakersfield & Adventist Health Delano nationally recognized with ‘A’ Leapfrog ...

    Adventist Health Bakersfield and Adventist Health Delano both received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. Adventist Health ...

    Nov 16, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare expands services with addition of interventional cardiologi ...

    Adventist Health Medical Office – Tulare is pleased to welcome board-certified interventional cardiologist Ankur Gupta, MD, to its practice. Dr. Gupta ...

    Nov 15, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Appoints New Rideout President

    Chris Champlin, a health system executive with more than 20 years’ experience, has been named the new president of Adventist Health and Rideout, the ...

    Nov 15, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Appoints New Rideout President

    Chris Champlin, a health system executive with more than 20 years’ experience, has been named the new president of Adventist Health and Rideout, the ...

    Nov 15, 2021 More
  • Burn the Bulge: Portland Area Turkey Trots

    The giant tree has arrived in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Hundreds of turkeys are filling the freezers at grocery stores all over the Portland metro ...

    Nov 14, 2021 More
  • Diabetes and Hearing Loss: The Silent Threat

    Although more than 10% of Americans live with diabetes, most of us don’t realize how it can impact hearing. Damage to hearing is literally a silent ...

    Nov 12, 2021 More
  • Calling All Quitters

    It's a great day to become a quitter! Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, can be a memorable date in history if you decide to make it your day to quit smoking. ...

    Nov 11, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health St. Helena Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

    Adventist Health St. Helena received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Adventist Health St. ...

    Nov 10, 2021 More
  • Dr. Paul Welch, MD OB/GYN promoted to Ambulatory Medical Director of Adventist Health Tillamook

    Adventist Health Tillamook is proud to announce that effective November 1 Paul Welch, OB/GYN at Women’s and Family Health has been promoted to ...

    Nov 10, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford and Selma once again earn A grades in patient safety

    For the second time this year, Adventist Health Hanford and Adventist Health Selma have earned “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The Leapfrog ...

    Nov 10, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Portland Named One of Most Socially Responsible Hospitals

    The Lown Institute, a health care think tank, has named Adventist Health Portland one of the nation’s most socially responsible hospitals . Adventist ...

    Nov 8, 2021 More
  • The Great American Smokeout®

    It's a great day to become a quitter! November 18, 2021 can be a memorable date in history if you decide today’s the day to quit smoking. It’s the ...

    Nov 8, 2021 More
  • Seasonal sadness remedies

    The changing of the seasons can bring on more than just a shift in weather — the seasons can also affect our mood. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ...

    Nov 5, 2021 More
  • Men’s health screenings to consider this "Movember"

    You were made for more: more adventure, more travel, more time with family. Your health is critical to being ready for more. This Movember, we’re ...

    Nov 5, 2021 More
  • When To Get A Flu Shot?: Peak Season, Antibodies, Needle Free Injections

    Is it too late to get the flu shot? Prepare your family The Centers for Disease Control and PREVENTION recommends that anyone ages 6 months and older ...

    Nov 5, 2021 More
  • Family Nurse Practitioner joins two Adventist Health locations

    ORANGE COVE & OROSI – Victoria Lopez, certified family nurse practitioner, has joined Adventist Health medical offices in Orange Cove and Orosi. She ...

    Nov 4, 2021 More
  • COVID Vaccine Gets Go-ahead for Use in Children Ages 5-11

    Miller Report for the Week of November 1st, 2021; by William Miller, MD; Chief of Staff at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital On October 29 th ...

    Nov 3, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Medical Office – Sanger welcomes physician assistant

    SANGER – Adventist Health Medical Office – Sanger is pleased to welcome board-certified physician assistant Kristen Lehr, PA-C, to its family medicine ...

    Nov 1, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health donates equipment to Fresno Pacific University nursing programs

    Adventist Health and Fresno Pacific University are working together to ensure the next generation of nurses is ready to care for residents in the ...

    Nov 1, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Patient Care Executive Announces January 2022 Retirement

    After an over four-decade-long career in healthcare and executive leadership Kathy Saxon, RN and patient care executive, has announced her retirement ...

    Nov 1, 2021 More
  • Perseverance through the unexpected

    Lindsay Helvey, MSN, APRN, FNP-C It is often said, “You never know where life will take you.” In Lindsay Helvey’s case, she would never have believed ...

    Oct 28, 2021 More
  • The COVID-19 Pandemic and Substance Abuse

    The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges for people with substance use disorder and people recovering from addiction around the US. At ...

    Oct 27, 2021 More
  • Rheumatologist ready to care for patients at Adventist Health - Fowler

    FOWLER – Adventist Health is pleased to announce the addition of Milena Lopes Cavalcante, MD, to the medical staff. She is board certified in internal ...

    Oct 27, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health appoints Kerry Heinrich as next CEO

    ROSEVILLE, CA – Kerry Heinrich, JD, will serve as the next CEO of Adventist Health, Board Chair John Freedman announced this week. Heinrich brings a ...

    Oct 27, 2021 More
  • Conquering breast cancer

    Here’s how one woman stayed positive through her treatment. When Kelly MacMillan missed her annual mammogram, she figured she would just wait another ...

    Oct 25, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health and ADRA partner to send medical supplies to Africa during third wave of COVID-19

    Six shipping containers filled with medical supplies from Adventist Health are on their way to Africa to assist with COVID-19 emergency responses in ...

    Oct 22, 2021 More
  • Putting Care at the Center 2021 with Adventist Health’s Well-Being Division

    A mobile health unit. A sustainable homeless collaborative. Ecosystems for care and social needs. Pediatric trauma screenings. These aren’t always the ...

    Oct 22, 2021 More
  • It’s official: Ribbon-cutting held for ‘power up’ of new mobile unit

    The mission of Adventist Health is to “live God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope,” which includes offering the best healthcare to people ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Portland to participate in the Great ShakeOut

    Following FEMA’s National Preparedness Month in September, individuals and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest will participate in the Great ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford earns Blue Distinction® Center+ for quality and cost-efficiency in Knee and ...

    HANFORD – Adventist Health Hanford has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • More family care options for the community of Hanford

    Adventist Health Medical Office – Hanford Same Day is pleased to welcome Pinky Calica, FNP, to its team. She has more than 20 years of experience ...

    Oct 20, 2021 More
  • September Ukiah Hero: Sarah Valadez-Moreno

    At the end of September, we celebrated another amazing Ukiah Hero. Sarah Valadez-Moreno, was nominated for nearly all of our values including, “Be ...

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  • September Howard Hero: Crystal Kimball

    At the end of September, we were thrilled to award another amazing Howard Hero for the month. Crystal Kimball is a big part of our Adventist Health ...

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  • September Mendocino Coast Hero: Brittney Platt

    At the end of September, we celebrated another amazing team member that’s a part of our lab at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast. Brittney Platt ...

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  • Adventist Health Reedley is a Healthgrades 5-star recipient

    For the second year in a row, Adventist Health Reedley receives 5-stars for the treatment of pneumonia, according to Healthgrades, the leading ...

    Oct 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Hanford achieves 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award

    Adventist Health Hanford has been recognized as a Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award TM recipient. This distinction places the hospital ...

    Oct 19, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Selma achieves 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award

    Hospital in the top 10% in nation for patient safety Adventist Health Selma has been recognized as a Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award ...

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  • Adventist Health Selma is a Healthgrades 5-star recipient

    Hospital excels in gallbladder removal surgery and treatment of respiratory failure SELMA – Adventist Health Selma receives 5-stars when it comes to ...

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  • Adventist Health Hanford is a Healthgrades 5-star recipient

    Hospital excels in gallbladder removal surgery and treatment of respiratory failure and heart attack HANFORD – Adventist Health Hanford receives ...

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  • Adventist Health celebrates three years in Tulare

    TULARE – Three years ago today, critical healthcare services returned to Tulare when the city’s only hospital reopened, joining a network of four ...

    Oct 15, 2021 More
  • Helping patients through their breast care journey

    HANFORD – When it comes to breast care, women often delay appointments out of fear, or uncertainty on how to navigate the process. To help ease those ...

    Oct 13, 2021 More
  • COVID-19 patient welcomes care through Adventist Health Hospital@Home

    When Terri Miller took a COVID-19 test in order to travel to Maui, she got the surprise of her life. She tested positive, despite having no symptoms. ...

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  • Why the flu shot continues to be important this year

    Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year according to the Centers for ...

    Oct 12, 2021 More
  • A supportive team and first-time mom welcomed baby girl at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

    Maureen began her journey to motherhood as many do, choosing a doctor that was the perfect fit for her family. Her checklist included a doctor that ...

    Oct 11, 2021 More
  • The big impact of safe prescription disposal. How to dispose of unused medications safely

    Across the United States, there is a quiet but crucial public safety and public health issue related to improper prescription medication disposal, ...

    Oct 7, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health Tillamook Announces Fall 2021 Flu Clinics

    Adventist Health Tillamook announces the following Flu Vaccination Clinic dates across their coastal rural health clinics in Manzanita, Tillamook, ...

    Oct 6, 2021 More
  • Pediatric Endocrinologist Joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler

    Board-certified pediatric endocrinologist Betty Shum, MD, is now caring for patients at Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler. She treats a number ...

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  • Why the flu shot continues to be important this year

    Every flu season is different, and influenza can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year according to the Centers for ...

    Sep 30, 2021 More
  • Gastroenterologist joins Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler

    FOWLER – Adventist Health Medical Office - Fowler is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified gastroenterologist Christopher Orpiano, DO. ...

    Sep 28, 2021 More
  • Adventist Health responds to third wave of COVID-19 in Africa

    Six shipping containers filled with medical supplies from Adventist Health are on their way to Africa this week to assist with COVID-19 response in ...

    Sep 24, 2021 More